Plastic 3D Printing
Choose from a wide range of thermoset resins, thermoplastics, and elastomers for rapid prototyping and production parts. Get an instant quote today.
Certifications
ISO 9001:2015
Stereolithography (SLA)
Stereolithography (SLA) uses an ultraviolet laser to cure a thermoset resin until the 3D-printed part is formed. SLA is a good choice for cosmetic parts due to smooth surface finishes and fine feature detail.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Selective laser sintering (SLS) uses a CO2 laser to fuse a thermoplastic powder into a final part. SLS parts are durable and suitable for rapid prototyping, functional testing, and end-use applications.
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
Multi Jet Fusion selectively applies fusing and detailing agents across a bed of thermoplastic powder, which are then fused by heating elements to form each layer. Like SLS, MJF uses thermoplastic materials so parts are durable and suitable for prototyping and end-use applications.
PolyJet
PolyJet uses a jetting process where small droplets of liquid photopolymer onto a build platform and cured in layers that form elastomeric parts. PolyJet can print parts with multiple colors and hardnesses.
Material Properties of 3D Printing Plastics
Our plastic 3D printing material options consist of thermoset resins for quality surface finishes, thermoplastic nylons for functional prototypes, and elastomers like TPU for flexible parts.
| Material | 3D Printing Process | Colour | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS-Like White (Accura Xtreme White 200) |
SLA | White | 55 MPa +/- 10 MPa | 3,300 MPa +/- 400 MPa | 9% +/- 5% |
| ABS-Like Gray (Accura Xtreme Gray) |
SLA | Grey | 40 MPa +/- 8 MPa | 2,000 MPa +/- 400 MPa | 9% +/- 5% |
| ABS-Like Black (Accura 7820) |
SLA | Black | 55 MPa +/- 10 MPa | 2,900 MPa +/- 400 MPa | 5% +/- 3% |
| ABS-Like Translucent/Clear (WaterShed XC 11122) |
SLA | Translucent/Clear | 55 MPa +/- 10 MPa | 2,900 MPa +/- 400 MPa | 6% +/- 3% |
| MicroFine | SLA | Green | 60 MPa +/- 10 MPa | 2,600 MPa +/- 400 MPa | 8% +/- 4% |
| Material | 3D Printing Process | Colour | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA 12 Smooth White | SLS | White | 50 +/- 4 MPa | 2,000 +/- 200 MPa | 11 +/- 4% |
| PA 12 Vapour Smooth White | SLS | Black | 46 +/- 4 MPa | 1,900 +/- 200 MPa | 15 +/- 4% |
| PA 12 Carbon Filled Smooth Black | SLS | Black | 85 +/- 5 MPa | 8,300 +/- MPa | 3.2 +/- 2% |
| PA 12 Flex Pure Black | SLS | Black | 50 +/- 4 MPa | 2,000 +/- 200 MPa | 4 +/- 2% |
| PA 12 Smooth Light Grey | MJF | Grey | 49 +/- 4 MPa | 1,900 +/- 200 MPa | 12 +/- 4 % |
| PA 12 Glass Beads Smooth Grey | MJF | Grey | 30 MPa | 2,500 MPa | 10% |
| PA 11 Smooth Grey | MJF | Grey | 52 +/- 4 MPa | 1,800 +/- 200 MPa | 35 +/- 5% |
| PA 11 Vapour Smooth Black | MJF | Black | 52 +/- 4 MPa | 1,800 +/- 200 MPa | 50 +/- 10% |
| Material | 3D Printing Process | Colour | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC-Like Advanced High Temp (Accura 5530) |
SLA | Translucent/Amber | 50 +/- 10 MPa | 3,400 +/- 400 MPa | 3 +/- 2% |
| Ceramic-Like Advanced High Temp (PerFORM) |
SLA | White | 70 +/- 10 MPa | 10,00 +/- 1,000 MPa | 1.5 +/- 1% |
| Material | 3D Printing Process | Colour | Tensile Tear Strength | Tensile Strength | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| True Silicone | SLA | 1.9 N/mm2 - 9.1 N/mm2 | >1,00% - 270% | ||
| TPU 88A Pure Black | SLS | Black | -- | 2- +/- 5 MPa | 520 +/- 50% |
| UltrasintTM TPU-01 Pure Grey | MJF | Grey | -- | 9 +/- 2 MPa | >220% |
| UltrasintTM TPU-01 Vapour Smooth Black | MJF | Black | -- | 9 +/- 2 MPa | >220% |
| Digital Photopolymer (30A) |
PolyJet | White Black Clear |
5.0-7.0 Kg/cm | 2.4-3.1 MPa | 220-270% |
| Digital Photopolymer (40A) |
PolyJet | White Black Clear |
6.0-8.0 Kg/cm | 3.0-4.0 MPa | 190-210% |
| Digital Photopolymer (50A) |
PolyJet | White Black Clear |
7.0-9.0 Kg/cm | 3.0-4.0 MPa | 170-210% |
| Digital Photopolymer (60A) |
PolyJet | White Black Clear |
7.0-10.0 Kg/cm | 3.5-4.5 MPa | 150-170% |
| Digital Photopolymer (70A) |
PolyJet | White Black Clear |
12.0-14.0 Kg/cm | 4.0-6.0 MPa | 120-140% |
| Digital Photopolymer (85A) |
PolyJet | White Black Clear |
22.0-26.0 Kg/cm | 6.0 - 10.0 MPa | 70-90% |
| Digital Photopolymer (95A) |
PolyJet | White Black Clear |
26.0-30.0 Kg/cm | 10.0-14.0 MPa | 50-70% |
| 3D Printed Silicone (35 A) | 3D Printed Silicone | White | 3.1 Kg/cm | 0.5-0.8 MPa | 160% |
| 3D Printed Silicone (65 A) | 3D Printed Silicone | White | 9 Kg/cm | 2.0-2.5 MPa | 160% |
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High Precision 3D Printing with MicroFine
MicroFine™ is an SLA material only available through Protolabs. The material enables us to achieve features as small as 0.07mm. In terms of its mechanical properties, the material is fairly durable, rigid, and most similar to an ABS plastic. Smaller features built in MicroFine are best dialed in when parts are around or less than 25mm x 25mm x 25mm.
Our Plastic 3D Printers on Site
Our fleet of plastic 3D printers consist of a range of machines to support various material options, build volumes, and resolutions (normal, high, and micro).
> Stereolithography: Viper, ProJets and iPros
> Selective Laser Sintering: sPro60 and sPro140
> Multi Jet Fusion: HP Jet Fusion
> PolyJet: OBJET 500 Connex 3 and Keyence AGILISTA 3200W
