Materials

Graphite SLS

A cost-effective reinforced PA12 material with an excellent black surface finish and mechanical properties. Lighter than comparable glass-filled nylon materials.

  • Temperature resistance °C: 176
  • Density g/cm3: 1.10
  • Impact strength (notched) J/m: 37
  • Tensile strength MPa: 58
  • Tensile modulus MPa: 4,240
  • Minimum features: 0.8mm
  • Smallest hole: 1.5mm
  • Minimum wall thickness: 0.8mm
  • Minimum clearance: 0.1mm (for parts that need to fit together)
  • Minimum gap between merged parts: 1mm
  • SLS Typical Tolerances: ±0.50% (min ±0.30mm)
Carbon SLS

A specialised carbon-fibre filled PA12, ideal for functional components that need to be light and strong. It has the highest strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios of any 3D printed SLS plastic.

  • Temperature resistance °C: 176
  • Density g/cm3: 1.09
  • Impact strength (notched) J/m: 53
  • Tensile strength MPa: 76
  • Tensile modulus MPa: 7,100
  • Minimum features: 0.8mm
  • Smallest hole: 1.5mm
  • Minimum wall thickness: 0.8mm
  • Minimum clearance: 0.1mm (for parts that need to fit together)
  • Minimum gap between merged parts: 1mm
  • SLS Typical Tolerances: ±0.50% (min ±0.30mm)
PA12 (MJF)

A robust thermoplastic that produces high-density parts with balanced property profiles and strong structures.

  • Temperature resistance °C: 175
  • Density g/cm3: 1.01
  • Impact strength (notched) J/m: 35
  • Tensile strength MPa: 48
  • Tensile modulus MPa: 1,800
  • Minimum features: 0.7mm
  • Smallest hole: 1.0mm
  • Minimum wall thickness: 0.6mm
  • Minimum clearance: 0.1mm (for parts that need to fit together)
  • Minimum gap between merged parts: 5mm
  • MJF Typical Tolerances: ±0.50% (min ±0.35mm)
PerFORM (Ceramic-like) SLA

High accuracy, low shrinkage, stable and temperature resistant epoxy. This material can also give an exceptionally smooth surface finish when sanded.

  • Temperature resistance °C: 132
  • Density g/cm3: 1.61
  • Impact strength (notched) J/m: 17
  • Tensile strength MPa: 70
  • Tensile modulus MPa: 10,500
  • Minimum wall thickness: 0.5mm
  • SLA Typical Tolerances: ±0.40% (min ±0.25mm)
Clear ABS-Like (DSM Watershed XC 11122)

A general purpose plastic with excellent elongation to break, water resistance and optical clarity.

  • Temperature resistance °C: 50
  • Density g/cm3: 1.12
  • Tensile strength MPa: 50
  • Tensile modulus MPa: 2,770