Additive Manufacturing Materials

ABSPlus is a versatile and tough 3D printing material, resistant to impact due to its strong and durable characteristics. 3D printed parts with this thermoplastic require hands-free soluble support.

Available in 9 colors:

• white
• ivory
• black
• dark grey
• dark blue
• red
• fluorescent yellow
• nectarine
• olive

• Tensile Strength, Yield: 31 MPa
• Tensile Modulus: 2200 MPa
• Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) at 66 psi: 96℃
• Impact Toughness: IZOD Impact, notched, 106 J/m XZ axis

• General-purpose prototyping
• Concept models
• Functional prototypes
• Jigs and fixtures
• Production parts

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM )

Its strength is superior to standard ABS, and the translucent nature of ABSi is beneficial for monitoring material flow and light transmission, most commonly used for medical and automotive applications.

Available colors: Translucent Amber, Translucent Red and Translucent Natural

• • Tensile Strength: 37 MPa (5400 psi)
  • Tensile Modulus: 1920 MPa (277,000 psi)
  • Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): 116°C (240°F)
  • Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) at 66 psi: 0.125″ unannealed
  • Heat Deflection Temeprature (HDT) at 264 psi: 0.125″ unannealed

• Functional Prototyping
• Conceptual Modelling
• Digital Manufacturing

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

The ABS-M30™ filament combines the design freedom of FDM® technology with the versatility and capability of ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) which is well-known for its strength and toughness, yet lightweight and resilient.

Features:

• Opaque
• Impact-resistance
• Strong and durable
• Dimensionally stable
• Hands-free support removal

Available in 6 colors:

• ivory
• white
• black
• red
• blue
• dark grey

• Ultimate tensile strength: 32 MPa
• Izod Unnotched: 7%
• Elongation at Break:
  • 300 ohms (electrical resistance)
  • 8.1% (XZ orientation) and 1.8% (ZX orientation)

• General-purpose prototyping
• Concept models
• Functional prototypes
• Jigs and fixtures
• Production parts

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

Characteristics:

• Biocompatible
• Opaque
• Strong and durable
• Impact-resistant
• Dimensionally stable
• Accurate, reliable functional testing

• Tensile Strength: 31 MPa (XZ Axis), 26 MPa (ZX Axis)
• Tensile Modulus: 2180 MPa
• Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) at 66 psi: 96 °C
• Impact Toughness: IZOD Impact, notched -160 J/m XZ axis

• Medical device components
• Medical or pharmaceutical prototypes
• Functional prototypes
• Jigs and fixtures
• Manufacturing tooling
• Production parts

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

• Main characteristics:
  • Opaque
  • Strong and durable
  • UV-stable
  • Dimensionally stable
  • Ten colours
  • Can be smoothed to achieve the gloss of injection-moulded parts

• Izod Impact, Unnotched: 321 J/m
• Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): 98ºC
• Flexural Strength:
  • 60 MPa XZ axis
  • 48 MPa ZX axis
• Tensile Strength:
  • 29 MPa XZ axis
  • 27 MPa ZX axis
• Ultimate Tensile Strength: 33 MPa
• Elongation at Break: 9%

• Prototyping
• Jigs & Fixtures
• Outdoor commercial & infrastructure use
• Low-volume production parts

• Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

It has the highest flexural strength of any FDM thermoplastic, resulting in the highest stiffness-to-weight ratio. The combination of high strength, stiffness and lightweight, makes it an optimal replacement for heavier metal components.

• XZ Axis orientation:
  • Flexural Strength: 142 MPa
  • Tensile Strength: 76 MPa

Typical applications include:

• strong, lightweight tooling, functional prototyping and select end-use parts.

• Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

PC’s attributes make it a good choice for 3D printed prototypes, parts and tools that demand higher material properties than ABS or ASA.
FDM PC is available in white and is compatible with both breakaway and soluble support materials.

• Tensile Yield Strength (XZ axis): 60 MPa
• Izod Impact, Notched:
  • 73 J/m XZ axis
  • 28 J/m ZX axis
• Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): 138°C
• Flexural Strength:
  • 89 MPa XZ axis
  • 68 MPa ZX axis

• Functional prototyping
  • Concept models, early prototyping and functional prototypes.
• Manufacturing tooling
  • Jigs, fixtures and manufacturing aids.
• Production parts
  • Low-volume production and highly customized parts.

• Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

• Main Highlights:
  • Best impact resistance of any FDM material
  • Excellent feature definition and surface finish
  • Hands-free support removal
  • Available in black colour only

• Izod Impact, Notched: 214 J/m XZ axis
• Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): 110ºC
• Flexural Strength:
  • 59 MPa XZ axis
  • 41 MPa ZX axis
• Tensile Strength:
  • 29 MPa XZ axis
  • 28 MPa ZX axis

• Automotive parts and prototype, electronics and telecommunications
• Functional prototypes
• Jigs and fixtures
• Manufacturing tooling
• Production parts

• Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

ABS-ESD7 has the strength and durability of the ABS with carbon to provide electrostatic dissipative (ESD) properties.
For applications where a static charge could damage components, impair the performance, or cause an explosion, ABS-ESD7 offers a safe and suitable FDM material for printing. This prevents a build-up of static electricity so that it doesn’t produce a static shock or cause other materials like powders, dust, and fine particles to stick to it.

• Ultimate Tensile Strength: 35 MPa
• Elongation at Break: 2-3%
• Izod Impact, Notched: 28 J/m XZ axis
• Heat Deflection (HDT) at 264 psi, 0.125″ unannealed: 82℃ or 180℉
• Heat Deflection (HDT) at 66 psi, 0.125″ unannealed: 96℃ or 204℉
• Volume Resistivity (ASTM D257): 3.0 x 109 – 4.0 x 1010 ohm-cm

• Prototypes, Fixtures, and Support Equipment for Electronics:
  • End-use components
  • Electronic products
  • Assemblies of electronic components
  • Concept models for prototypes for static-sensitive applications
  • Tooling: jigs and fixtures and support tooling used in static-critical fabrication and packaging applications

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

PC-ISO is a bio-compatible thermoplastic that provides medical, pharmaceutical, and food-packaging designers the ability to print strong, heat-resistant models, tools, and fixtures straight from CAD.

Available in two colours:

• white
• translucent natural

• Izod Impact, Notched: 107 J/m XZ axis
• Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): 133ºC
• Flexural Strength: 90 MPa XZ axis
• Tensile Strength: 57 MPa XZ axis

• Food and drug packaging
• Medical device manufacturing
• Jigs and fixtures
• Tooling
• Strong production parts
• Other applications requiring higher strength and sterilization

• Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

The certified grade of this material is biocompatible and approved for food contact with NSF 51 and ISO 10993/USP Class VI certifications.

• Izod Impact, Notched: 41 J/m XZ axis
• Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): 216ºC
• Flexural Strength:
  • 144 MPa XZ axis
  • 77 MPa ZX axis
• Tensile Strength:
  • 64 MPa XZ axis
  • 42 MPa ZX axis

Easily produce large custom tools for:

• metal
• plastic
• composite part fabrication
• medical tools such as surgical guides that can withstand steam autoclaving

• Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

With physical properties similar to end-use plastics such as ABS and Polypropylene, Accura Xtreme plastic is excellent for functioning prototypes and short-run production projects. Its excellent durability, accuracy and aesthetics make a great model for mimicking the appearance of a final production part.

• Impact Strength: 35-52 J/m
• Heat Deflection Temperature, HDT:
  • 62°C @ 66 PSI
  • 54°C @ 264 PSI
• Flexural Strength: 51-71 MPa
• Tensile Strength: 38-44 MPa

• Form, fit and function prototypes
• Durable and challenging assemblies
  • Snap-fit assemblies
  • Assemblies with self-tapping screws
  • Tough enclosures
  • Consumer electronic components
• General-purpose prototyping

• Stereolithography (SLA)

High clarity plastic that simulates the properties and appearance of polycarbonate and ABS.

• ASTM D638
  • Tensile Strength: 46-53 MPa
  • Tensile Modulus: 2270-2640 MPa
  • Elongation at Break: 3-15%
• ASTM D790
  • Flexural Strength: 72-84 MPa
  • Flexural Modulus: 1980-2310 MPa
• Impact Strength: 40-58, ASTM D256

• Prints requiring high clarity
  • head lamps
  • lenses
  • visualization models
  • transparent assemblies
• Medical models and devices
• General-purpose prototyping
• Concept and marketing models

• Stereolithography (SLA)

Acurra 55’s mechanical properties allow printed models to serve as functional prototypes that are strong enough to simulate ABS without the need for moulding or machining. Its low viscosity allows for a simple cleaning and finishing process while increasing system throughput.

ASTM D638

• • Tensile Strength: 63-68 MPa
  • Tensile Modulus: 3200-3800 MPa
  • Elongation at Break: 5-8%
• ASTM D790
  • Flexural Strength: 88-110 MPa
  • Flexural Modulus: 2690-3240 MPa
• Impact Strength: 12-22 J/m, ASTM D256

• Short-run production parts
• Interior automotive components
• Testing of functional assemblies
• Concept and marketing models

• Stereolithography (SLA)