Materials for 3D Printing Services

Materials in the Additive Manufacturing industry are changing and enhancing on a daily basis. We test new materials as they launch when we see a fit for their use in high-volume or large-format 3D printing.

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3D PRINTING METHODS

Our 3D Printing Methods

FDM/FFF for Production

(Filament Extrusion)
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Build Sizes:
12'' x 12'' x 24''
14'' x 14'' x 14''
12'' x 12'' x 24''
10'' x 10'' x 10''
8'' x 8'' x 8''
Daily Cubic Inch Ouput:

SLS for Production

(Laser Sintering)
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Build Size:
9'' x 9'' x 9''
Daily Cubic Inch Output:

FDM/FFF for Large Objects

(Filament Extrusion)
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Build Size:
39'' x 39'' x 27''
Daily Cubic Foot Output:

GDP for Large Objects

(Gel Dispensing Printing)
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Build Size:
70'' x 57'' x 43''
Daily Cubic Foot Output:
NEW & FAVORITE MATERIALS

New & Favorite Materials

Carbon-Filled

PLA, PETG AND PP
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Applications
Carbon-Filled filaments offer improved strength while maintaining good toughness and an appealing matte look.  Ideal for functional-use parts that require high performance, impact strength, and a sleek look.

PLA Pro

Substitute for PETG & ABS
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Applications
Combining high toughness and high rigidity, this professional PLA offers engineering properties without compromising the ease of printing of regular PLA. Perfect candidate for a wide range of applications including end use parts for consumer goods.

Mettalic Shades & Silk

PLA
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Applications
For artistic or marketing projects, the “new look” filaments available now really up the ante when it comes to the look and feel of 3D printed parts.  The choice is no longer left to boring solid colors.

Polypropylene

PP
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Applications
PP filament provides a balance of impact resistance and dimensional accuracy while enabling the production of watertight, lightweight, and chemically resistant parts.  Great for parts that need to bend such as living hinges.

Dimengel 20-FR

PLA, PETG AND PP
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Applications
20-FR (DIM 20-FR) is the world’s first flame-retardant 3D printing thermoset gel to produce large parts. The polymer complies with the highest standard for flame-retardant materials, serving a range of industries, including automotive, marine, aerospace, rail, and scenic fabrication.

Dimengel 300

PLA, PETG AND PP
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Applications
Dimengel 300 (DIM 300) is a translucent3D printing photo polymeric gel for fast production of large parts. It is suitable for multiple industries and facilitates a range of applications such as translucent prototyping, design verification, interior design, architecture, scenic displays, and a range of advertising applications.

Dimengel 110

PLA, PETG AND PP
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Applications
Dimengel 100 (DIM 100) delivers solid objects straight off the printer. This unique material facilitates support-less, non-vertical parts, tops, and ceilings. The objects are hollow, semi-translucent, and can be illuminated.

Dimengel 90

PLA, PETG AND PP
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Applications
Dimengel 90 (DIM 90) is a cost-effective derivative of the DIM 100, offering the same wide range of applications and finishing options without illumination. DIM 90 facilitates support-less, non-vertical hollow parts, tops, and ceilings.

PP

Polypropylene
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Applications
Polypropylene (PP) is a low warpage, easy processing, and high value material. Applications include food contact, chemical, automotive, medical, packaging, snap fits, sports equipment, living hinges, and more.

Ti6Al4V

Titanium
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Applications
Stainless steel grade with high temperature & corrosion resistance. Applications include aerospace, medical, compressor blades and discs, electrical power plants, heat exchangers, automotive, chemical engineering, energy technologies, and more.

316L

Stainless Steel
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Applications
Typically used for components with high demands for corrosion resistance. Easily welded. Applications include custom tools, end-of-arm tooling, functional metal prototypes, spare and obsolete parts, complex bracketry, marine, food processing equipment, and more.

M2

Tooling Steel
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Applications
A hardenable, high-speed steel with well-balanced toughness, wear resistance and high hardness. M2 is typically used in tooling applications such as drills, milling cutters, and reamers.
MATERIAL GROUPINGS

Material Groupings

General Use

PLA, PLA-Pro, PETG, TPU, ABS, Nylon12(SLS)

Typical Uses and Characteristics

Affordable functional-use parts, production runs, prototyping, concept models, sales models, translucent parts, flexible parts, food safe products, moderately strong parts.
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Sustainable

PolyTerra PLA, Recycled PETG, Recycled PLA

Typical Uses and Characteristics

Sustainable materials are either made to biodegrade, are made with recycled materials, and/or are made with intentional carbon-reducing practices and recyclable components such as a cardboard filament spool-holder.
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Carbon Filed

PLA-CF, PETG-CF, PP-CF

Typical Uses and Characteristics

Carbon-Filled filaments offer improved strength while maintaining good toughness and an appealing matte look. Ideal for functional-use parts that require high performance, impact strength, and a sleek look.
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Engineering

PP, PC, ASA, PP, PC, PE, PETG-ESD, PETG-FR, ABS-FR

Typical Uses and Characteristics

Production runs, durable, impact resistant, stiff/rigid, UV resistance, chemical resistance, high/low temperature resistance, fire resistance/flame retardant, electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, ESD safe, living hinges.
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Artistic

PVB (PolySmooth), PLA-Color Change, PLA-Metallic, PLA-Silk, PLA-Wood

Typical Uses and Characteristics

Marketing models, sales models, tradeshow give-a-ways, trophies, awards, retail items, artistic projects.
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Ideal for high-quantity production of small functional-use parts
Top 5 Use-Cases & Characteristics:
Chemical Resistant
High Temperature Resistant
Short-Run Production
Strong
Functional Use Parts
printing Method:
SLS
PLA
Polylactic Acid
PLA filament is an easy-to-print plastic made from renewable resources like corn starch, and is likely the most used 3D printing material.
Top 5 Use-Cases & Characteristics:
Short-Run Production
Translucent
Event Props (Large Items)
Multiple Color Options
Sales Models
printing Method:
FDM/FFF
PLA-Pro
Polylactic Acid
PLA-Pro filament was developed to combine the ease-of-printing of PLA and the strength properties of PETG and ABS.
Top 5 Use-Cases & Characteristics:
Functional Use Parts
Short-Run Production
Strong
Durable
Multiple Color Options
printing Method:
FDM/FFF
PETG
Polyethylene Terephthalate
PETG filament is a tough, chemical-resistant plastic offering durability and ease of printing.
Top 5 Use-Cases & Characteristics:
Durable
High Temperature Resistant
Short-Run Production
Food Safe Products
Multiple Color Options
printing Method:
FDM/FFF
PLA-CF
Carbon-Reinforced Polylactic Acid
PLA-CF filament is a carbon fiber-reinforced PLA, combining ease of printing with increased rigidity and strength.
Top 5 Use-Cases & Characteristics:
Stiff
Smoothable
Artistic/Creative
Lightweight
Short-Run Production
printing Method:
FDM/FFF
PETG-CF
Carbon-Reinforced Polyethylene Terephthalate
PETG-CF filament is a carbon fiber-reinforced PETG, combining the durability of PETG with lighweight rigidity and strength.
Top 5 Use-Cases & Characteristics:
Smoothable
Durable
Functional Use Parts
Lightweight
Short-Run Production
printing Method:
FDM/FFF
PCTG
Polyethylene Terephthalate-Glycol
PCTG filament is a strong, impact-resistant plastic similar to PETG but with improved clarity and chemical resistance.
Top 5 Use-Cases & Characteristics:
Strong
Impact Resistant
Translucent
Chemical Resistant
Functional Use Parts
printing Method:
FDM/FFF
PP-CF
Carbon-Reinforced Polypropylene
PP-CF (carbon-reinforced polypropylene) is a durable, lightweight filament ideal for high-strength, functional 3D printed parts.
Top 5 Use-Cases & Characteristics:
Chemical Resistant
Stiff
Lightweight
Functional Use Parts
Durable
printing Method:
FDM/FFF
TPU
Thermoplastic polyurethane
TPU filament is a flexible, rubber-like plastic used for creating elastic and impact-resistant prints.
Top 5 Use-Cases & Characteristics:
Flexible
Impact Resistant
Durable
Functional Use Parts
printing Method:
FDM/FFF
ABS
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
ABS filament is a durable, heat-resistant plastic used in 3D printing, known for its strength and flexibility.
Top 5 Use-Cases & Characteristics:
Durable
Functional Use Parts
High Temperature Resistant
Multiple Color Options
Smoothable
printing Method:
FDM/FFF
ASA
Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate
ASA filament is a UV-resistant plastic ideal for outdoor applications, combining strength and weather resistance.
Top 5 Use-Cases & Characteristics:
UV Resistant
Functional Use Parts
Durable
High Temperature Resistant
Short-Run Production
printing Method:
FDM/FFF
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Full List of Materials

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FDM/FFF (Filament Extrusion)
  • ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
  • ABS-FR (Flame Retardant Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
  • ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate)
  • PA12-CF (Polymide Nylon 12, Carbon Fill)
  • PA12-GF (Polymide Nylon 12, Glass Fill)
  • PA6 CoPa (PolymideCopolymer Nylon 6/Nylon 6.6)
  • PA6-CF (Polymide Nylon 6, Carbon Fill)
  • PA6-GF (Polymide Nylon 6, Glass Fill)
  • PC (Polycarbonate)
  • PC-ABS (Polycarbonate + Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
  • PC-FR (Flame Retardant Polycarbonate)
  • PC-PBT (Polycarbonate + Polybutylene Terephthalate)
  • PCTG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol Modified)
  • PE (Polyethylene )
  • PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)
  • PETG-CF (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol, Carbon Fill)
  • PETG-ESD (ESD Safe Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)
  • PETG-FR (Flame Retardant Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)
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FDM/FFF (Filament Extrusion) (.cont)
  • PLA (Polylactic Acid)
  • PLA –Pro (Enhanced Polylactic Acid)
  • PLA-CF (Polylactic Acid, Carbon Fill)
  • PLA-ColorChange (Polylactic Acid, Color Changing)
  • PLA-Metallic (Polylactic Acid in Metallic Shades)
  • PLA-Silk (Polylactic Acid in Silk Shades)
  • PLA-Wood (Polylactic Acid, Wood Fill)
  • PolyTerra PLA (Eco-Friendly Polylactic Acid)
  • PP (Polypropylene)
  • PP-CF (Polypropylene)
  • PVB (Polyvinyl Butyral) (PolySmooth)
  • RecycledPETG (Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)
  • RecycledPLA (Recycled Polylactic Acid)
  • ThermicZed (Alfateiko)
  • TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane)
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SLS (Laser Sintering)
  • PA12 (Polymide 12 (Nylon 12))
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SLSPlastics (Laser Sintering) (Large Volume Contracts Only)
  • PA11(Polymide 11 (Nylon 11))
  • PE (Polyethylene)
  • PP (Polypropylene)
  • TPU (Thermoplastic Urethane)
  • TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer)
  • PEEK (Polyketone)
  • PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate)
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SLSMetals (Laser Sintering) (Large Volume Contracts Only)
  • 316L (Stainless Steel 316L)
  • 17-4PH (Stainless Steel 17-4PH)
  • M2 (Tool Steel M2)
  • Ti6Al4V (Titanium Ti6Al4V)
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GDP(Gel Dispensing Printing)
  • Dimengel100 (General-Use Photo Polymeric Acrylic Gel)
  • Dimengel110 (High Definition Photo Polymeric Acrylic Gel)
  • Dimengel20-FR (Flame Retardant Photo Polymeric Acrylic Gel)
  • Dimengel300 (Fast Production Photo Polymeric Acrylic Gel)
  • Dimengel400 (High-Performance Photo Polymeric Acrylic Gel)
  • Dimengel90 (Cost Effective Photo Polymeric Acrylic Gel)

*This is a full list of materialsfrom our current set of material manufacturers, not necessarily a full list of all 3D printing materials.

LIST OF MATERIALS
QUESTION AND ANSWERS

FAQ

What if I need a material that is not on your list?

For FDM/FFF materials, we can print it ifthe printing specifications (nozzle temperature, bed temperature, enclosed vsopen chamber, etc) ofthe material match the specifications of equipment that we run then we canprint it.  That said, we are only able tobranch out to new materials if the printing job is for production quantities,not one-offs.

How do I get a price on a material not listed on your online pricing tool?

Please email sales@3dprintingtech.com andinclude your STL file(s) along with material(s) and quantity(ies)needed.

Do you print in metal?

We have equipment that can print in metalpowders, and  are in the process ofexploring when to bring the processing capability of a metal print fully onlineas a part of our future roadmap.  At thistime, we can discuss this capability for large contracts.