Drop File

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is a material commonly used to make many manufactured household items such as helmets, toys, and more. It is ductile and has high durability and is able to withstand high stress and temperature. This material is suitable for items that are frequently handled, dropped, or in contact with areas that have high heat. This material is great for mechanical prototyping and other use cases in which strength is needed.

• Strength: High

• Flexibility: Medium Low

• Durability: High

• Temperature Resistance: Deformation around 100C/212F

Common Use Cases: Gears, Phone Cases, Toys, Automotive Trim Components, Electrical Enclosures

Max Part Size: 500mm x 500mm x 500mm (19.6in x 19.6in x 19.6in)

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most commonly used materials and can be found in water bottles, clothing fibers, and food containers. PETG is a great middle-ground between PLA and ABS and this material is also suitable for items that are frequently handled, dropped, or in contact with areas that have high heat. This material is great for mechanical prototyping and other use cases in which strength and impact resistance is needed.

• Strength: High

• Flexibility: Medium

• Durability: High

• Temperature Resistance: Deformation around 100C/212F

Common Use Cases: Snap Fit Enclosures, Mechanical Parts

Max Part Size: 500m x 500mm x 500mm (19.6in x 19.6in x 19.6in)

(THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER)/(THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE) (TPU/TPU)  is a flexible material that feels and acts just like rubber. TPE is commonly used in automotive parts and household appliances. TPE can withstand more abuse than the other materials and is perfect for models that need to flex, bend, or compress. 

• Strength: Medium

• Flexibility: Very High

• Durability: High

• Temperature Resistance: Deformation around 70C/158F

Common Use Cases: Rubber Stopper, Phone Cases, Toys, Wearables

Max Part Size: 500mm x 500mm x 500mm (19.6in x 19.6in x 19.6in)

Nylon, a popular family of synthetic polymers is a popular material used in many industrial applications. Compared to most other types of material, it ranks as the number one contender when together considering strength, flexibility, and durability. It is perfect for robotics, industrial parts, functional prototypes, mechanical parts, and more.

• Strength: Very High

• Flexibility: High

• Durability: Very High

• Temperature Resistance: Deformation around 110C/230F

Common Use Cases: Hinges, Buckles, Gears, Tools

Max Part Size: 300mm x 300mm x 300mm (11.8in x 11.8in x 11.8in)

Carbon Fiber Polycarbonate (CFPC) is a stiff and rigid high strength Polycarbonate material that is impregnated with carbon fiber that has lower weight and higher strength and when compared to other materials. Due to its structural strength and low density, CFPC is a fantastic candidate for mechanical components and functional components.

• Strength: Very High

• Flexibility: Medium

• Durability: High

• Temperature Resistance: Deformation around 110C/230F

Max Part Size: 300mm x 300mm x 300mm (11.8in x 11.8in x 11.8in)

Very high-quality prints with high quality and resolution. Perfect for use cases that need high detail and precision. Compared to other materials this gives the best quality with parts visually close to injection modeled parts. This material is perfect for concept models, miniatures, jewelry, model making, and more.

• Strength: Medium

• Flexibility: Low

• Durability: Medium

• Temperature Resistance: Deformation around 110C/230F

Common Use Cases: D&d Miniatures, Jewelry prototypes, Scale Model Parts