3D printing Materials Used in FDM
- Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
- ABS-M30i
- ULTEM 1010
- ULTEM 9085
- NYLON 6
- NYLON 12
- NYLON 12 CF
- Polylactic acid (PLA)
- ASA
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Polycarbonate-ISO (PC-ISO)
Applications
- Props & cosplay items
- Functional prototypes
- Physical replicas of medical models
- Prosthetics
- Concept models
- Pre-surgical models
- Tools, jigs, and fixtures
- Customized domestic products
The first 3D printing technology ever developed was stereolithography, which is still one of the most widely used techniques today. This technology creates a final product with the appropriate three-dimensional shape by fusing tiny, powdered particles of plastic, metal, ceramic, or glass. SLA 3D printers use a laser to polymerize the liquid resin, turning it into a stiff plastic. Due to its ability to create high-precision, isotropic, and waterproof prototypes with delicate features and a beautiful surface finish in various sophisticated materials, SLA resin 3D printers have become incredibly popular.
3D Printing Materials Used in SLA
- ABS resin plastic
- Accura 25
- Transparent resin plastic
- White Soft Resin(flexible)
- Temperature resin plastic
Applications
- Snap-fit assemblies
- Exhibition or display models
- Designer Models
- Concept-based prototypes
- Dental models
- Rapid tooling, jigs & fixtures
- Transparent coverings
- Investment casting patterns
- Molds and casting patterns
One of the most widely used additive manufacturing processes, selective laser sintering, employs a powerful laser to fuse tiny powdered pieces of plastic, ceramics, metals, or glass into a mass with the appropriate three-dimensional shape. A powerful laser is used in this 3D printing method to fuse small polymer powder particles into a hard mass. There is no need for particular support structures because the part is supported during printing by the unfused powder. SLS works incredibly well with intricate geometries, including internal cavities, flimsy walls, and undercuts. SLS-printed products offer exceptional mechanical qualities, with strength on par with that of injection-molded components.
3D Printing Materials Used in SLS
- Nylon PA2200
- Flexible PEBA 2301 Plastics
- Glass Filled Nylon PA3200
- Alumide
- Nylon 12 Powder
- Nylon 11 Powder
- Nylon 12 GF
- Nylon 11 CF Powder
Applications
- Medical device prototyping
- Prosthetics and orthotics like limb replacements and braces
- Mockups of existing products
- Custom automotive or motorcycle parts
- Replacement parts
- Aftermarket parts
- End-use parts
- Surgical models and tools
- Spare parts
Polyjet Printing
The advantages of both plastic and powder-based methods are combined in the entire 3D printing system known as polyjet technology. It has the ability to create thin walls and sophisticated geometries using the broadest range of materials now imaginable with any technology, with microscopic layer accuracy and precision down to 0.014 mm. Additionally, it provides the most power, efficiency, dependability, reliability, and versatility in a single print. If you want to give your prototype a little extra in terms of style, substance, and accuracy, polyjet is the way to go. Additionally, polyjet printing generates precise and smudge-free prototypes, tools, and parts.
3D printing Materials Used in Polyjet Printing
- Digital ABS plus
- Vero White
- Agilus 30
- RGD 450
- Basic Vero
- Vero Clear
- MED 610
Applications
- Rapid prototyping
- Replicas of human organs
- Concept modeling
- Prototyping for complex parts
- Preclinical testing parts
- Zero slip or soft surfaces
- Prosthetic limbs
- Flexible, rubber-like models
Multi-Jet Modeling (MJM)
In the MJM process, photopolymers that have been stacked on top of one another are cured using UV light. MJM coats concrete surfaces with liquid acrylic polymer layers utilizing a printer and one or more nozzles. The printhead follows predefined instructions (made using a CAD model) till the whole production of a layer (made using a CAD model). Additionally, this technique completely eliminates the need for manual labor during support removal. It enables a comprehensive matte finish of even the most delicate features and intricate internal cavities without causing any harm.
3D Printing Materials Used in MJM Technology
- Transparent Acrylic
- Frosted Details
- UV Cured Acrylic Plastics
- Castable Wax
Applications
- High-detail and intricate components
- Precise mold and casting templates
- Design prototypes
- Filigreed concept-based models
- Models with thin walls
- High-end model making
- Models with a delicate design
A computer-controlled high-power laser beam is used in the 3D printing process known as “direct metal laser sintering” to melt and fuse layers of metallic powder together. When you wish to avoid investing time and money on tooling and producing low-volume products, DMLS is the perfect option. DMLS parts may be digitally stored and manufactured on-demand, which reduces inventory costs and increases design options. The final products made using this method are precise, have superb surface quality, and have mechanical attributes that are almost wrought. Also, two powder bed fusion (PBF) methods that are relatively equivalent to one another are DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) and SLM (Selective Laser Melting). With each method, laser beams are used to melt a particular pattern of metal powder. The machines construct complicated parts utilizing sophisticated metal alloys by repeating this procedure in consecutive levels.
3D Printing Materials Used in DMLS
- Stainless Steel 316L
- Titanium
- NickelAlloy IN625
- NickelAlloy IN718
- MS1 Steel
- Cobalt Chrome
Applications
- Functional prototypes
- Die and Mold Inserts
- End-use parts
- Custom Implants
- Waveguides
- Prototyping of production-grade materials
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
A 3D printing technique called Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) uses powdered thermoplastics to quickly build intricate objects that are accurate and finely detailed. MJF 3D printing services have swiftly emerged as the go-to additive manufacturing (AM) solution for industrial applications due to its ability to reliably and quickly provide components with superior tensile strength, precise feature resolution, and well-defined mechanical characteristics.
3D Printing Materials Used in MJF
- HP Premium Nylon PA12
- PA11
- PA12GB
Applications
- Functional prototypes
- End-use parts
- Engine housing
- Bellow
- Baffles
- Jigs and fixtures
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