FDM
Advantage of FDM technology is possibility to choose from huge spectrum of materials. We proudly present best materials for 3D printing that we use most. Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages, has different properties and application. Chart below will help you choose optimal material for your requirements. It is designed to show each material features in simplest and clear way.
Description | The most popular plastic used for production of surrounding items. |
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Examples of application in industry | LEGO bricks, household appliances, casings for electronic equipment |
Description | Popular material used for rapid prototyping |
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Examples of application in industry | dental implants, disposable packaging and dishes, cheap and fast prototypes |
Description | Durable and low shrink material used mostly for printing large-size |
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Examples of application in industry | packaging for food and beverages, fibers production, vessels, casings, components |
Description | Material used for large prototypes that require high dimensional precision |
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Examples of application in industry | architectural models, casing, used as supporting material |
Description | Ulepszony technologicznie ABS |
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functional prototypes, components requiring durability and resistance to time |
PETT/GLASS
Description | Transparent material ideal for all kinds of concept models that should imitate glass |
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Examples of application in industry | optical components, packaging for food and beverages, transparent covers |
Wood
Description | A composite material that consist 30-40% of real wood. |
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Examples of application in industry | decorative elements imitating wood, figurines, furniture details |
TPU/TPE/Ninja Flex/PLA SOFT
Description | The most flexible materials in our offer. Their hardness starts from 85A Shore. Perfect for all kinds of prototypes of rubber, gaskets, toys, covers and handles. |
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Examples of application in industry | flexible casings for mobile phones, elements imitating rubber, seals, toys |
Description | Blend of PC and ABS |
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Examples of application in industry | side covers, automotive parts, key structural components, parts working in high temperatures |
PA (NYLON)
Description | Very popular in industry, durable and elastic. Most common for SLS 3D printers. |
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Examples of application in industry | molds, clothes, light and strong gears, fishing lines, drone parts |
PC
Description | Long lasting and transparent material comparable to aluminium due to its durability. Very resistant to impacts and breaks. |
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Examples of application in industry | optical media (ex. CD dics), covers, police shields, glass replacements |
Typically (when client hasn’t chosen colour on his own) we make models in white, ivory, grey or black. We can offer basic colour pallette and we can also paint models on special RAL value based hue.
We gladly test new materials for customer needs. For special request we can offer dissolvable support materials (made of PVA or HIPS) for better surface quality of a model and services such as chemical smoothing, sanding, drilling, glueing, filling, covering with epoxy resin etc.
SLS
We realise SLS prints from PA12 (PA2200) polyamide powder available in white colour.
SLA
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