Material |
Properties |
Common Applications |
PLA (Polylactic Acid) |
Biodegradable, easy to print, good stiffness, low warp. |
Educational models, packaging prototypes, consumer goods like toys and household items. [Link "PLA" to a page with detailed information about its chemical composition, mechanical properties (including tensile strength, flexural modulus, etc.), how we optimize the printing process for PLA to achieve the best results (such as temperature and speed settings), and real-world case studies of successful PLA applications.] |
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) |
Good impact resistance, toughness, heat resistance up to a certain extent. |
Automotive parts, toys, household appliances, and electronic enclosures. [Link "ABS" to a page that explores its properties in-depth (such as chemical resistance and abrasion resistance), our experience in printing with ABS for different applications, and tips and tricks for handling ABS during the printing process to avoid issues like warping and layer adhesion problems.] |
Nylon |
High strength, flexibility, excellent abrasion resistance. |
Engineering components, gears, bearings, wearable devices, and industrial tooling. [Link "Nylon" to a page discussing its outstanding mechanical properties, its suitability for functional and load-bearing parts, the challenges and solutions in 3D printing nylon (such as moisture absorption and print temperature control), and examples of how nylon parts have been used in demanding applications.] |
Resin (for SLA) |
High resolution, smooth surface finish, good optical clarity, can be rigid or flexible. |
Jewelry, dental models, miniatures, and custom artworks. [Link "Resin" to a page that details the different types of resins we use (such as standard resins, clear resins, and flexible resins), their curing properties (including curing time and shrinkage rate), post-processing techniques to enhance the appearance and performance of resin-printed parts (like polishing, painting, and dyeing), and case studies of intricate resin-printed projects.] |
Metal Powders (for SLS) |
High strength, good thermal conductivity, excellent durability, can be alloyed for specific properties. |
Aerospace components, industrial tooling, medical implants, and high-performance automotive parts. [Link "Metal Powders" to a page with in-depth information about the metal powders we work with (including stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and their alloys), the sintering process and parameters, the quality control measures for metal 3D printing (such as density and porosity control), and the latest advancements and applications in metal additive manufacturing.] |