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ABS-Like MicroFine™ (Green)
Material
PlasticProcess
SLADescription
ABS-Like MicroFine™ material is available in opaque green colour. This ABS-like material has been custom formulated by DSM for micro-resolution stereolithography and is capable of producing features as small as 0.025mm.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 60 +/- 10 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 2600 +/- 400 MPa |
| Heat Deflection | 59°C |
| Elongation | 8 +/- 4% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
127mm x 127mm x 50mm (*recommended max part size is 25mm x 25mm x 25mm)
Min. Feature Size:
0.07mm (micro resolution)
Attributes
Stiffness
Micro-resolution
Prototyping Only
ABS-Like Black (Accura 7820)
Material
PlasticProcess
SLADescription
ABS-Like Black is a durable material for general purpose prototyping. Its deep black colour and glossy, cosmetic up-facing surfaces offer the appearance of a moulded part. Part sidewalls and down-facing surfaces will have a matte finish. The material has good dimensional stability and moisture resistance.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 55 +/- 10 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 3000 +/- 400 MPa |
| Heat Deflection | 51°C |
| Elongation | 5 +/- 3% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
247mm x 247mm x 250mm (normal and high resolution)
Min. Feature Size:
0.25mm (normal resolution)/ 0.13mm (high resolution)
Attributes
Dimensional Stability
Moisture Resistance
Prototyping Only
ABS-Like Grey (Accura Xtreme Grey)
Material
PlasticProcess
SLADescription
ABS-Like Grey is a widely used, all-purpose material that provides flexibility relative to other SLA resins. It is an ideal stereolithography material for durability and heat tolerance. Parts built with ABS-Like Grey will have a look and feel similar to an injection-moulded part.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 40 +/- 8 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 2000 +/- 400 MPa |
| Heat Deflection | 62°C |
| Elongation | 9 +/- 5% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
585mm x 585mm x 380mm (normal resolution)
Min. Feature Size:
0.25mm (normal resolution only)
Attributes
Durability
Strength
Temperature Resistance
Flexibility
Prototyping Only
ABS-Like Translucent/Clear (WaterShed XC 11122)
Material
PlasticProcess
SLADescription
ABS-Like Translucent/Clear offers a unique combination of low moisture absorption and near-colourless transparency. Custom finishing is required to achieve functional clarity. Its tensile strength and elongation at break are among the highest of 3D-printed, thermoset material.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 55 +/- 10 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 2900 +/- 400 MPa |
| Heat Deflection | 45.9 - 54.5°C |
| Elongation | 6 +/3% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
736mm x 635mm x 533mm (normal resolution)/ 247mm x 247mm x 250mm (high resolution)
Min. Feature Size:
0.25mm (normal resolution)/ 0.13mm (high resolution)
Attributes
Moisture Resistance
Transparency (with post-processing)
Prototyping Only
ABS-Like White (Accura Xtreme White 200)
Material
PlasticProcess
SLADescription
ABS-Like White is a widely used, all-purpose material that provides flexibility relative to other SLA resins. It is an ideal stereolithography material for durability. Compared to the average value for injection-moulded ABS, it will have a slightly higher tensile strength but lower elongation at break. ABS-Like White’s heat deflection is the lowest of all SLA materials.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 55 +/- 10 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 3300 +/- 400 MPa |
| Heat Deflection | 47°C |
| Elongation | 9 +/- 5% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
736mm x 635mm x 533mm (normal resolution)/ 247mm x 247mm x 250mm (high resolution)
Min. Feature Size:
0.25mm (normal resolution)/ 0.13mm (high resolution)
Attributes
Strength
Dimensional Stability
Flexibility
Prototyping Only
Carbon EPX 82
Material
PlasticProcess
Carbon DLSDescription
Carbon EPX 82 is a high-strength epoxy-based engineering material with excellent long-term durability and mechanical properties comparable to lightly glass-filled thermoplastics (e.g. 20% GF-PBT, 15% GF-Nylon).
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 84 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 2,800 MPa |
| Heat Deflection | 130 °C |
| Elongation | 8% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
400 x 250 x 460mm³
Min. Feature Size:
0.5mm
Attributes
Strength
Durability
Toughness
Carbon EPX 86FR
Material
PlasticProcess
Carbon DLSDescription
Carbon EPX 86FR is a flame-retardant resin that offers functional toughness, high strength, and long-term stability. It works well in a variety of applications that require UL 94 V-0 or FAR 25.853(a) ratings.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 90 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 3,300 MPa |
| Heat Deflection | 135 °C |
| Elongation | 10% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
188mm x 117mm x 325mm
Min. Feature Size:
0.5mm
Attributes
Strength
Temperature Resistance
Chemical Resistance
Flame Resistance
Carbon FPU 50
Material
PlasticProcess
Carbon DLSDescription
Carbon FPU 50 exhibits the highest elongation of any of the 3D printing thermoset resins at 200% making it the most flexible option. Available in black, it falls under the PP-like category of 3D printing resins.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 28 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 690 MPa |
| Heat Deflection | -- -- |
| Elongation | 200% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
189mm x 118mm x 326mm
Min. Feature Size:
0.5mm
Attributes
Fatigue Resistance
High Elongation
Carbon RPU 70
Material
PlasticProcess
Carbon DLSDescription
RPU 70 is a tough, rigid material that is a good choice for parts requiring strength, toughness, and moderate heat-resistance.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 41 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 1,690 MPa |
| Heat Deflection | -- -- |
| Elongation | 100% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
189mm x 118mm x 326mm
Min. Feature Size:
0.5mm
Attributes
Durability
Flame Resistance
Ceramic-Like (Advanced HighTemp PerFORM)
Material
PlasticProcess
SLADescription
Ceramic-Like White (Advanced High Temp) combines superior high heat tolerance with strength and stiffness. A thermal post-cure can be used to further improve mechanical properties and its heat resistance, however, it will be more brittle.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 75 +/- 10 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 10,500 +/- 1000 MPa |
| Heat Deflection | 268°C (with thermal post-cure) |
| Elongation | 1 +/- 0.5% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
585mm x 585mm x 380mm (normal resolution)/ 247mm x 247mm x 250mm (high resolution)
Min. Feature Size:
0.25mm (normal resolution)/ 0.13mm (high resolution)
Attributes
Strength
Stiffness
Temperature Resistance (with thermal post-cure)
Prototyping and End-Use-Parts
PA 12 40% Glass-Filled White
Material
PlasticProcess
SLSDescription
PA12 40% Glass-Filled White is a polyamide powder loaded with glass spheres that add stiffness and dimensional stability. The material possesses higher thermal resistance than unfilled polyamides and exhibits excellent long-term wear resistance. Due to the glass additive, it has decreased impact and tensile strengths compared to other nylons.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 42 +/- 4 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 3600 +/- 400 MPa |
| Heat Deflection | 157°C |
| Elongation | 5 +/- 2% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
292mm x 320mm x 406mm
Min. Feature Size:
1.0mm
Attributes
Stiffness
Wear Resistance
Strength
Dimensional Stability
Prototyping and End-Use-Parts
PA 12 Black
Material
PlasticProcess
MJFDescription
PA 12 Black is a high tensile strength nylon. Final parts are dyed black, and they exhibit quality surface finishes and slightly more isotropic mechanical properties when compared to SLS. When more detail is required, PA 12 can achieve smaller minimum feature resolution 0.5mm as compared to SLS materials 0.75mm. PA 12 Black is the best material option for designs that incorporate living hinges.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 49 +/- 4 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 1900 +/- 200 MPa |
| Heat Deflection | 175°C |
| Elongation | 12 +/- 4% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
284mm x 380mm x 380mm (*recommended max 200mm x 200mm x 200mm)
Min. Feature Size:
0.5mm
Attributes
Economical
Strength
Water Tight
Air Tight
Isotropic Properties
Prototyping and End-Use-Parts
PA 12 Carbon Filled Black
Material
PlasticProcess
SLSDescription
PA12- Carbon Filled Black is an anthracite grey nylon characterised by extreme stiffness and high temperature resistance, coupled with electric conductivity properties and light weight. It can be used for both functional prototypes and end-use parts. The carbon-fibre filler provides different mechanical properties based on the considered three axis direction. This material exhibits a good surface quality and smoother finish compared to other SLS nylons.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 85 +/- 5 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 8300 +/- 400 MPa |
| Heat Deflection | 170 +/- 5°C) |
| Elongation | 3.2 +/- 2% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
490mm x 490mm x 740mm
Min. Feature Size:
0.80mm
Attributes
Temperature Resistance
Stiffness
Strength
Conductivity
Prototyping and End-Use-Parts
PA 12 Flame Retardant Grey
Material
PlasticProcess
MJFDescription
PA 12 Flame Retardant is a halogen-free, UL94-certified material that can be used across a wide range of industries. It opens up new possibilities by combining the design freedom of 3D printing with flame-retardant properties.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 46 |
|---|---|
| E-module | 2540 |
| Heat Deflection | 172 |
| Elongation | 4% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
284mm x 380mm x 380mm (*recommended max 200mm x 200mm x 200mm)
Min. Feature Size:
0.5mm
Attributes
Flame Resistance
prototyping and End-Use-Parts
PA11 Black
Material
PlasticProcess
MJFDescription
PA 11 Black provides excellent ductility and temperature resistance without sacrificing tensile strength. It offers one of the highest elongation break thresholds in the nylon family.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 52 +/- 4 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 1800 +/- 200 MPa |
| Heat Deflection | 185 +/- 5°C |
| Elongation | 30 +/- 5% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
284mm x 380mm x 380mm (*recommended max 200mm x 200mm x 200mm)
Min. Feature Size:
0.5mm
Attributes
Flexibility
High Elongation
Temperature Resistance
Prototyping and End-Use-Parts
PA12 Glass Beads Black
Material
PlasticProcess
MJFDescription
PA12-Glass Beads Black is a 40% glass bead polyamide with excellent stiffness and dimensional stability. The material possesses higher thermal resistance than unfilled polyamides and exhibits excellent long-term wear resistance. Due to the glass additive, it has decreased impact and tensile strengths compared to other nylons.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 30 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 2500 MPa |
| Heat Deflection | 174°C |
| Elongation | 10% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
284mm x 380mm x 380mm (*recommended max 200mm x 200mm x 200mm)
Min. Feature Size:
0.50 mm
Attributes
Stiffness
Wear Resistance
Strength
Dimensional Stability
Prototyping and End-Use-Parts
PA12 White
Material
PlasticProcess
SLSDescription
PA 12 White is an economical material choice for functional prototypes and end-use parts. It offers high impact and temperature resistance, is very durable, and remains stable under a range of environmental conditions. The nylon material exhibits a white finish with a slightly rougher surface texture compared to other nylons.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 50 +/- 4 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 2000 +/- 200 MPa |
| Heat Deflection | 163°C |
| Elongation | 11% +/- 4% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
676mm x 367mm x 564mm
Min. Feature Size:
0.75mm
Attributes
Strength
Stiffness
Economical
Prototyping and End-Use-Parts
PC-Like Advanced High Temp (Accura 5530)
Material
PlasticProcess
SLADescription
PC-Like Advanced High Temp is best used for parts that need strength and stiffness combined with high temperature resistance. With a thermal post-cure, the part’s heat deflection can be improved even further, but at the expense of durability.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 45 +/- 10 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 3900 +/- 400 MPa |
| Heat Deflection | 170 – 250°C (with thermal post-cure) |
| Elongation | 1.5 +/- 1% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
247mm x 247mm x 250mm (normal resolution)
Min. Feature Size:
0.25mm (normal resolution)/ 0.13mm (high resolution)
Attributes
Strength
Stiffness
Temperature Resistance (with thermal post-cure)
Prototyping and End-Use-Parts
Aluminium
Material
MetalProcess
DMLSDescription
Aluminium (AlSi10Mg) is comparable to a 3000 series alloy that is used in casting and die casting processes. It has good strength-to-weight ratio, high temperature and corrosion resistance, and good fatigue, creep and rupture strength. Material property values below are measured after stress relief.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 360 +/- 30 MPa |
|---|---|
| Elongation | 6 +/-5% |
| Hardness | 120 +/- 5 HBW |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
300mm x 300mm x 380mm (normal resolution)/ 250mm x 250mm x 300mm (high resolution)
Min. Feature Size:
1mm
Attributes
Lightweight
Strength-to-Weight
Thermal Conductivity
Prototyping and End-Use-Parts
Inconel 718
Material
MetalProcess
DMLSDescription
Inconel is a high strength, corrosion resistant nickel chromium superalloy ideal for parts that will experience extreme temperatures and mechanical loading. Final parts built in Inconel 718 receive stress relief application. Solution and aging per AMS 5663 is also available to increase tensile strength and hardness. Material property values below are measured after solution and aging heat treatment.
Protolabs Europe also holds DNV Qualification of Manufacture Certification for this material.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 960 +/- 50 MPa |
|---|---|
| Elongation | 30 +/- 5% |
| Hardness | Ca. 30 HRC |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
250mm x 250mm x 300mm (normal and high resolution)
Min. Feature Size:
1mm
Attributes
Corrosion Resistance
Temperature Resistance
Strength
Prototyping and End-Use-Parts
Maraging Steel
Material
MetalProcess
DMLSDescription
Maraging Steel 1.2709 is a pre-alloyed ultra high strength steel in fine powder form. Its composition corresponds to US classification 18% Ni Maraging 300, European 1.2709 and German X3NiCoMoTi 18-9-5. This kind of steel is characterized by having very good mechanical properties, and being easily heat-treatable using a simple thermal age-hardening process to obtain.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 1100 +/- 100 MPa |
|---|---|
| Elongation | 8 +/- 3% |
| Hardness | 33-37 HRC |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
250mm x 250mm x 300mm (normal and high resolution)
Min. Feature Size:
1mm
Attributes
Strength
Temperature Resistance
Hardness
Prototyping and End-Use-Parts
Stainless Steel 316L
Material
MetalProcess
DMLSDescription
Stainless steel 316L is a workhorse material used for manufacturing acid and corrosion resistant parts. Final parts built in 316L receive stress relief application.
Material property values below are measured after stress relief.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 570 +/- 30 MPa |
|---|---|
| Elongation | 40 +/- 5% |
| Hardness | 85 +/- 5 HRB |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
250mm x 250mm x 300mm (high resolution)/ 71mm x 71mm x 80mm (Ø100mm x 80mm) (Fine Resolution)
Min. Feature Size:
1mm (high resolution)/ 0.5mm (fine resolution)
Attributes
Corrosion Resistance
Strength
Chemical Resistance
Prototyping and End-Use-Parts
Titanium
Material
MetalProcess
DMLSDescription
Titanium (Ti6Al4V) is a workhorse alloy. The mechanical properties of Ti6Al4V are comparable to wrought titanium for tensile strength, elongation, and hardness. Final parts built in Ti6Al4V receive vacuum stress relief application. Material property values below are measured after stress relief.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 1200 +/- 50 MPa |
|---|---|
| Elongation | 8 +/- 2% |
| Hardness | 33 +/-2 HBW |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
250mm x 250mm x 300mm (normal and high resolution)/ 71mm x 71mm x 80mm (Ø100mm x 80mm) (fine resolution)
Min. Feature Size:
1mm (normal resolution)/ 0.5mm (fine resolution)
Attributes
Lightweight
Corrosion Resistance
Biocompatability
High Strength
Prototyping and End-Use-Parts
3DP Silicone (60-65%)
Material
ElastomerProcess
PolyjetDescription
Thermolabile silicone prototypes can be produced with the Protolabs 3D silicone print. The material 3DP silicone is used, which is available in Shore A hardnesses 35 and 65. The printed parts have a very good elasticity and have a milky-white appearance.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 0.5 - 2.5 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | -- |
| Elongation | 160% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
297mm x 210mm x 200mm
Min. Feature Size:
0.80mm
Attributes
Temperature Resistance
Good Elasticity
Prototyping Only
Digital Photopolymer (30A-95A)
Material
ElastomerProcess
PolyjetDescription
PolyJet provides the ability to choose a desired hardness or combine material properties into a single build, which makes it ideal for prototyping overmolding parts. Shore A hardnesses of 30A, 40A, 50A, 60A, 70A, 85A, 95A, and rigid are available in these colours: clear/translucent, white, and black.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 2.4 - 65 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | -- |
| Elongation | 10 - 270% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
490mm x 390mm x 200mm
Min. Feature Size:
0.80mm
Attributes
Impact Resistance
Two-toned colouring
Flexibility
Replicates Overmoulding
Prototyping Only
TPU-88A Black
Material
ElastomerProcess
SLSDescription
This thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) combines rubber-like elasticity and elongation with good abrasion and impact resistance. It can be leveraged to produce both prototypes and functional parts.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 20 +/- 5 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 72 +/- 16 MPa |
| Elongation | 520 +/- 50% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
330mm x 280mm x 440mm
Min. Feature Size:
1.0mm
Attributes
Flexibility
Durability
Tear and Abrasion Resistance
Prototyping and End-Use-Parts
Ultrasint™ TPU-01 - 88A Black
Material
ElastomerProcess
MJFDescription
This thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) combines rubber-like elasticity and elongation with good abrasion and
impact resistance. It has high chemical resistance to oil and grease, making it an ideal candidate for automotive
applications. Furthermore, it possesses high UV resistance. This material has been specifically developed to
optimise lattice structure designs and shows high accuracy and detail resolution. It can be leveraged to produce
both prototypes and functional parts.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength | 9 +/- 2 MPa |
|---|---|
| E-module | 75 MPa |
| Elongation | >220% |
Resolution
Max. Part Size:
284mm x 380mm x 280mm (*suggested max 200mm x 200mm x 200mm)
Min. Feature Size:
0.5mm
Attributes
Flexibility
Durability
Tear and Abrasion Resistance
Prototyping and End-Use-Parts
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