PLA
- Low cost thermoplastic for basic models
- Good material for visual prototypes
- Biodegradable, eco-friendly and easy to print
ABS
- Most popular/widely used thermoplastics in 3D printing
- Most compatible with finishing applications (smoothing, coating, bonding)
- Suitable for almost all jigs & fixtures
- Can be used up to 90°C/194F
ASA
- Most popular/widely used thermoplastics in 3D printing
- Most compatible with finishing applications (smoothing, coating, bonding)
- ASA - UV resistant
- Suitable for almost all jigs & fixtures
- Can be used up to 90°C/194F
PC
- High impact strength and durability
- MRI Transparent (medical devices)
- Very easy to print
- Great for jigs & fixtures (rigid)
- Good dimensional stability
- Can be used up to 110°C/230F
PA (Nylon)
- Great wear resistance
- Strong layer adhesion (Semi-Crystalline)
- High strength-to-flex ratio
- Wide range of applications (end-use parts, jigs & fixtures, functional testing
- Can be used up to 180°C/356F
PA-CF
- Carbon Fiber allows for consistent extrusion and surface consistency
- Good strength-to-stiffness ratio
- Great wear resistance
- Wide range of applications and use cases
- Matte surface improves part aesthetics
