Compare 3D Printing Materials
◻️ Chemical Resistance
◻️ Flame Resistance
◻️ Moisture Resistance
◻️ Transparency
◻️ Corrosion Resistance
◻️ Flexibility
◻️ Stiffness
◻️ Wear Resistan
◻️ Dimensional Stability
◻️ Impact Resistance
◻️ Strength
◻️ Durability
◻️ Large Format
◻️ Strength-to-Weight
◻️ Economical
◻️ Lightweight
◻️ Temperature Resistance
◻️ Chemical Resistance
◻️ Flame Resistance
◻️ Moisture Resistance
◻️ Transparency
◻️ Corrosion Resistance
◻️ Flexibility
◻️ Stiffness
◻️ Wear Resistance
◻️ Dimensional Stability
◻️ Impact Resistance
◻️ Strength
◻️ Durability
◻️ Large Format
◻️ Strength-to-Weight
◻️ Economical
◻️ Lightweight
◻️ Temperature Resistance
◻️ Chemical Resistance
◻️ Flame Resistance
◻️ Moisture Resistance
◻️ Transparency
◻️ Corrosion Resistance
◻️ Flexibility
◻️ Stiffness
◻️ Wear Resistance
◻️ Dimensional Stability
◻️ Impact Resistance
◻️ Strength
◻️ Durability
◻️ Large Format
◻️ Strength-to-Weight
◻️ Economical
◻️ Lightweight
◻️Temperature Resistance
◻️ Chemical Resistance
◻️ Flame Resistance
◻️ Moisture Resistance
◻️Transparency
◻️ Corrosion Resistance
◻️ Flexibility
◻️ Stiffness
◻️ Wear Resistance
◻️ Dimensional Stability
◻️ Impact Resistance
◻️ Strength
◻️ Durability
◻️ Large Format
◻️ Strength-to-Weight
◻️ Economical
◻️ Lightweight
◻️ Temperature Resistance
Tab 2 content.
Aluminum Alloys
Process: SLM
Impact Resistance
Flexibility
Wear Resistance
3D printed aluminum alloy is an advanced technology that constructs complex metal parts by melting aluminum powder layer by layer. Known for its high strength, lightweight, and excellent thermal conductivity, it’s used in aerospace, automotive, and medical fields. This process allows for complex designs, reduces material waste, speeds up prototype development, and enhances production efficiency and design flexibility.
Tensile Strength
Elongation
Hardness
45 kpsi
3%
120
Max. Part Size:
269.24mm x 320.04mm x 406.4mm
Min. Feature Size:
1.01mm
Stainless Steel
Process: SLM
Impact Resistance
Flexibility
Wear Resistance
3D printed stainless steel utilizes layer-by-layer fusion of stainless steel powder, often through Selective Laser Melting (SLM). This process produces parts with exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and durability, commonly using alloys like 316L and 17-4 PH. It supports complex geometries and intricate internal structures, making it ideal for aerospace, medical devices, and industrial components. This technique enhances material efficiency, accelerates production cycles, and offers extensive design flexibility.
Tensile Strength
Hardness
Elongation
92kpsi
94
58%
Max. Part Size:
269.24mm x 320.04mm x 406.4mm
Min. Feature Size:
1.01mm
Titanium Alloys
Process: SLM
Impact Resistance
Flexibility
Wear Resistance
3D printed titanium alloy, typically using Ti-6Al-4V, is made through Electron Beam Melting (EBM) or Selective Laser Melting (SLM). It offers high strength-to-weight ratio, biocompatibility, and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for aerospace, medical implants, and high-performance engineering. This process supports complex designs, reduces waste, and enhances prototyping speed and design flexibility.
Tensile Strength
Hardness
Elongation
130
350
10%
Max. Part Size:
269.24mm x 320.04mm x 406.4mm
Min. Feature Size:
1.01mm
Copper Alloys
Process: SLM
Impact Resistance
Flexibility
Wear Resistance
3D printed copper alloy, commonly using materials like C18150, is produced via Selective Laser Melting (SLM). This technique yields parts with excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, high strength, and corrosion resistance. It is ideal for applications in electronics, heat exchangers, and aerospace components. The process enables intricate geometries, reduces material waste, accelerates production time, and offers significant design flexibility.
Tensile Strength
Hardness
Elongation
65kpsi
100
15%
Max. Part Size:
269.24mm x 320.04mm x 406.4mm
Min. Feature Size:
1.01mm
ABS
Process: FDM
Impact Resistance
Flexibility
Wear Resistance
3D printed ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is created using Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), where the filament is extruded layer by layer. This thermoplastic polymer is known for its toughness, impact resistance, and ease of post-processing. It’s commonly used for prototyping, functional parts, and consumer products. The process allows for detailed designs, offers good dimensional stability, and provides a balance between strength and flexibility, making it suitable for various industrial and manufacturing applications.
Tensile Strength
Hardness
Elongation
6kpsi
60
5%
Max. Part Size:
269.24mm x 320.04mm x 406.4mm
Min. Feature Size:
1.01mm
Nylon
Process: SLS
Temperature Resistance
Wear Resistance
Flexibility
Moisture Resistance
3D printed Nylon, usually produced using SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) or FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling), offers high strength, flexibility, and durability. It’s ideal for functional prototypes and end-use parts in automotive and aerospace industries. The process allows for intricate designs, wear-resistant, and lightweight components, providing excellent chemical resistance and versatility.
Tensile Strength
Hardness
Elongation
6 kpsi
75
20%
Max. Part Size:
119.38mm x 71.12mm x 99.06mm
Min. Feature Size:
0.25mm
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Process: FDM
Flexibility
3D printed Polylactic Acid (PLA) uses Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) to extrude the filament layer by layer. This biodegradable thermoplastic is known for its ease of printing, low warping, and good surface finish. Ideal for prototypes, educational projects, and consumer products, PLA supports detailed designs, offers good dimensional accuracy, and is environmentally friendly.
Tensile Strength
Hardness
Elongation
7 kpsi
80
5%
Max. Part Size:
490mm x 390mm x 200mm
Min. Feature Size:
0.3mm
Resin
Process: SLA
Flexibility
3D printed resin, typically using Stereolithography (SLA) or Digital Light Processing (DLP), produces parts with high precision, smooth surfaces, and fine details. Known for its rigidity and strength, resin is ideal for dental models, jewelry, and detailed prototypes. The process allows for intricate designs, quick curing times, and excellent dimensional accuracy, making it suitable for applications requiring high detail and surface quality.
Tensile Strength
Hardness
Elongation
5kpsi
70
3%
Max. Part Size:
490mm x 390mm x 200mm
Min. Feature Size:
0.3mm