Graphite SLS
A cost-effective reinforced PA12 material with an excellent black surface finish and mechanical properties. Lighter than comparable glass-filled nylon materials.
Temperature resistance °C: 176
Density g/cm3: 1.10
Impact strength (notched) J/m: 37
Tensile strength MPa: 58
Tensile modulus MPa: 4,240
Minimum features: 0.8mm
Smallest hole: 1.5mm
Minimum clearance: 0.1mm (for parts that need to fit together)
Minimum gap between merged parts: 1mm
- SLS Typical Tolerances: ±0.13% (min ±0.15mm) SLS Guaranteed Tolerances ±0.50% (min ±0.30mm)
Carbon SLS
A specialised carbon-fibre filled PA12, ideal for functional components that need to be light and strong. It has the highest strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios of any 3D printed SLS plastic.
Temperature resistance °C: 176
Density g/cm3: 1.09
Impact strength (notched) J/m: 53
Tensile strength MPa: 76
Tensile modulus MPa: 7,100
Minimum features: 0.8mm
Smallest hole: 1.5mm
Minimum clearance: 0.1mm (for parts that need to fit together)
Minimum gap between merged parts: 1mm
- SLS Typical Tolerances: ±0.13% (min ±0.15mm) SLS Guaranteed Tolerances ±0.50% (min ±0.30mm)
PA12 (MJF)
A robust thermoplastic that produces high-density parts with balanced property profiles and strong structures.
Temperature resistance °C: 175
Density g/cm3: 1.01
Impact strength (notched) J/m: 35
Tensile strength MPa: 48
Tensile modulus MPa: 1,800
Minimum features: 0.7mm
Smallest hole: 1.0mm
Minimum clearance: 0.1mm (for parts that need to fit together)
Minimum gap between merged parts: 1mm
- MJF Typical Tolerances: ±0.30% (min ±0.20mm) MJF Guaranteed Tolerances ±0.50% (min ±0.35mm)
PerFORM (Ceramic-like) SLA
High accuracy, low shrinkage, stable and temperature resistant epoxy. This material can also give an exceptionally smooth surface finish when sanded.
Temperature resistance °C: 132
Density g/cm3: 1.61
Impact strength (notched) J/m: 17
Tensile strength MPa: 70
Tensile modulus MPa: 10,500
- SLA Typical Tolerances: ±0.10% (min ±0.13mm) SLA Guaranteed Tolerances ±0.40% (min ±0.25mm)
Clear ABS-Like (DSM Watershed XC 11122)
A general purpose plastic with excellent elongation to break, water resistance and optical clarity.
- Temperature resistance °C: 50
- Density g/cm3: 1.12
- Tensile strength MPa: 50
- Tensile modulus MPa: 2,770
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