For instance, the printer may extrude a second substance that would act as support for the object being created during the printing procedure1. Later, the support material might be eliminated or dissolved.
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
- Functional prototypes
- Concept models
- Tools, jigs, and fixtures
- Prosthetics
- Pre-surgical models
- Customized domestic products
- Props & cosplay items
Stereolithography technology is one of the fast-prototyping printing methods that is best suited for printing intricate and precise details. In a matter of hours, the printer creates the 3D objects using an ultraviolet laser. An object is created using SLA technology by selectively curing a polymer resin layer by layer with an ultraviolet (UV) laser beam.
3D Printing Materials Used in SLA
- ABS resin plastic
- Accura 25
- Transparent resin plastic
- White Soft Resin(flexible)
- Temperature resin plastic
Applications
- Concept-based prototypes
- Dental models
- Investment casting patterns
- Rapid tooling, jigs & fixtures
- Designer models
- Snap-fit assemblies
- Exhibition or display models
- Transparent coverings
- Molds and casting patterns
In the SLS process, small powder particles are fused together by a powerful laser to form a mass with the desired three-dimensional shape. By initially scanning the layers or cross-sections on the surface of a powder bed, the laser selectively fuses powder. In order to build up the object to be made, a layer of powdered material is applied using a roller to the top of the layer beneath it. The powdered material is then laser sintered in accordance with a predetermined pattern. Due to the properties produced, selective laser sintering (SLS) is frequently used for the production of polymer parts.
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
- Functional prototypes
- Investment casting patterns
- Wind tunnel models
- Rapid manufacturing of tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
- Mockups of existing products
- Medical device prototyping
- Prosthetics and orthotics
- Production of replacement spare parts,
- Custom automotive hardware
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
A quick method of creating prototypes and finished products by employing the process of 3D printing is called Multi Jet Fusion (MJF). MJF provides engineering-grade materials with excellent all-around characteristics. In addition, MJF offers a better surface polish, finer details, more consistent mechanical qualities, and quicker manufacturing times. Final products made using MJF have higher-quality surface finishes, finer feature resolution, and more reliable mechanical properties than those made using processes like selective laser sintering.
3D Printing Materials Used in MJF
- HP Premium Nylon PA12
- PA11
- PA12GB
Applications
- Functional nylon prototypes
- End-use production parts
- Spares with high quality surface finishes
- Customized dental molds
- Customizable medical prosthetics
A sophisticated 3D printing method that incorporates the benefits of both plastic and powder-based techniques is called polyjet technology. Additionally, it provides the best single print combination of strength, efficiency, dependability, quality, and flexibility. If you want to offer your prototype a competitive edge in terms of design, materials, and accuracy, polyjet is the method to go with.
3D printing Materials Used in Polyjet Printing
- Digital ABS plus
- Vero White
- Agilus 30
- RGD 450
- Basic Vero
- Vero Clear
- MED 610
Applications
- Concept modeling
- Rapid prototyping
- Prototyping for complex parts
- Preclinical testing parts
- Replicas of human organs
- Prosthetic limbs
- Flexible, rubber-like models
- Zero slip or soft surfaces
Multi-Jet Modeling (MJM)
Multi-Jet Modeling (MJM), also referred to as additive manufacturing or 3D printing, uses multiple layers of photopolymer that are stacked on top of one another and then UV-cured. The creation of things with a smooth surface and fine details is achievable thanks to multi-jet modeling.
3D Printing Materials Used in MJM Technology
- Transparent Acrylic
- Frosted Details
- UV Cured Acrylic Plastics
- Castable Wax
Applications
- High-detail and intricate parts
- Filigreed concept-based models
- Design prototypes
- High-end model making
- Models with a delicate design
- Models with thin walls
- Precise mold and casting templates
DMLS is essentially very much like SLS, but it makes use of metal powder. The entire amount of powder that hasn’t been consumed becomes the object’s support structure. The next print can be made with leftover powder. The DMLS process is frequently used to create parts that have good surface finishes, outstanding physical qualities, and are frequently stronger than the standard metal itself. They can be employed with ceramics and metal super alloys, which are challenging to work with in conventional ways.
3D Printing Materials Used in DMLS
- Stainless Steel 316L
- Titanium
- NickelAlloy IN625
- NickelAlloy IN718
- MS1 Steel
- Cobalt Chrome
Applications
- Prototyping of production-grade materials
- Functional prototypes
- End-use parts
- Waveguides
- Custom Implants
- Die and Mold Inserts
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