SLS Impact resistant Materials
SLS is used for both prototyping and small-batch production of functional plastic parts with good mechanical properties.
PA 12
Description
Applications
SLS is used for both prototyping and small-batch production of functional plastic parts with good mechanical properties.
Strengths
No support material required,Excellent mechanical properties,Can produce complex geometries
Weaknesses
Higher cost than FDM,Longer lead times than FDM
Characteristics
Price
Lead Time
< 5 days
Wall Thickness
0.7 mm
Tolerances
±0.3% with a lower limit of ±0.3 mm (±0.012″)
Max part size
42 x 50 x 42 cm
Layer height
100
Available materials
PA 12
Standard PA 12 has all-around great mechanical properties and chemical resistance and is ideal for functional parts and prototypes.
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MJF Impact resistant Materials
HP's Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) can be used for both prototyping and small-batch-production of functional plastic parts.
HP PA 12
Description
Applications
HP's Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) can be used for both prototyping and small-batch-production of functional plastic parts.
Strengths
No support material required,Excellent mechanical properties,Can produce complex geometries
Weaknesses
Higher cost than FDM,Longer lead times than FDM
Characteristics
Price
Lead Time
< 6 days
Wall Thickness
0.6 mm
Tolerances
±0.3% with a lower limit of ±0.3 mm (±0.012″)
Max part size
38 x 28 x 38 cm
Layer height
80
Available materials
HP PA 12
HP PA 12 has excellent mechanical properties and chemical good resistance to chemicals. It is ideal for functional parts and prototypes.
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Industrial FDM Impact resistant Materials
Industrial FDM
Stratasys ASA
Description
Applications
Industrial FDM
Strengths
Larger build size compared to Desktop FDM,Industrial-grade materials,Tighter tolerance compared to Desktop FDM
Weaknesses
Expensive printing
Characteristics
Price
Lead Time
< 2 days
Wall Thickness
0.8 mm
Tolerances
± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm (± 0.012")
Max part size
Layer height
200 - 100
Available materials
Stratasys ASA
ASA has good mechanical properties, similar to ABS, with improved UV stability and high chemical resistance. Commonly used for outdoor applications.
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FDM Impact resistant Materials
FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turn around times.
Prototyping ASA
Prototyping ABS
Description
Applications
FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turn around times.
Strengths
Low-cost,Fast turnaround times
Weaknesses
Limited dimensional accuracy,Print layers are likely to be visible
Characteristics
Price
Lead Time
< 2 days
Wall Thickness
0.8 mm
Tolerances
±0.5% with a lower limit of ±0.5 mm (±0.020″)
Max part size
50 x 50 x 50 cm
Layer height
200 - 100
Available materials
Prototyping ASA
ASA has good mechanical properties, similar to ABS, with improved UV stability and high chemical resistance, but less defined details than PLA. Commonly used for outdoor applications.
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Prototyping ABS
ABS (FDM) has good mechanical properties, with excellent impact strength, superior to PLA, but less defined details. Commonly used for enclosure prototypes.
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