3D Printed Materials
Our 3D printing capabilities are focused on very smooth, high strength applications for prototyping, tool holding, fixturing and low volume production.
Typical 3D printing materials we offer
The 3D printing materials listed below are standard with our equipment. There are many materials in the market for low-cost printing, high-speed printing, metal printing and more. Our printing capabilities are focused on high strength and prototyping applications where tight tolerances (0.10mm / 0.0039"), temperature resistance and wear resistance are vital.
Onyx®
Onyx® is a micro carbon fiber filled nylon that yields accurate parts with near flawless surface finish. Few materials have the versatility of Onyx; it offers high strength, toughness, and chemical resistance when printed alone, and can be reinforced with Continuous Fibers to yield aluminum-strength parts. Today, there are more than a million Onyx parts in the field transforming manufacturing.
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Common applications are: Plastic part replacement / housings / sensor mounts / cosmetic prototypes.
Smooth TPU 95A
Smooth TPU 95A is a rubber-like material that when used with Markforged composite printers offers product developers and manufacturers the ability to create flexible, impact-absorbent parts on demand.
Common applications are: seals and gaskets / shock absorbers / protective coverings / straps, bands, drive belts / non-marring work holding and grips / wheels and treads.
Precise PLA
Precise PLA is our easy-to-print plastic for precision concept modeling and validation. Based on the most common 3D printing prototyping material, Precise PLA 3D prints without warping and comes in a variety of colors. Best of all, it’s affordable. So you can use as much as you need to fine-tune your designs before implementation.
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Common applications are: Part prototypes / fit checks / color coded indicators.
Fiberglass
Continuous Fiber fiberglass is a material capable of yielding parts 10x stronger than ABS when laid into a Composite Base material like Onyx®. Fiberglass provides a more affordable alternative to Carbon Fiber.
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Common applications are: Soft jaws / medium-strength tooling / insulative reinforcement / hand tools.