3D Printing Materials
- Strength, flexibility, and durability comparison
- Heat resistance and material performance
- Selecting the ideal material for projects
Plastic Materials
ABS-Like Black is a durable material ideal for general prototyping. Its sleek black color and glossy upper surfaces resemble molded parts, while the sidewalls and underside have a matte finish. The material is known for its strong dimensional stability and moisture resistance, making it well-suited for creating functional prototypes.
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 55 MPa | 3,000 MPa | 51°C | 5% | 254mm x 254mm x 254mm | 0.254mm | Moisture Resistance, Durability | SLA |
US | 7 ksi | 435 ksi | 124°F | 5% | 10 in. x 10 in. x 10 in. | 0.010 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 40 MPa | 2,000 MPa | 62°C | 9% | 635mm x 736mm x 533mm | 0.254mm | Strength, Large Format, Durability | SLA |
US | 5.8 ksi | 290 ksi | 144°F | 9% | 25 in. x 29 in. x 21 in. | 0.010 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 60 MPa | 2,600 MPa | 59°C | 8% | 127mm x 127mm x 63.5mm | 0.0635mm | Durability | SLA |
US | 8.7 ksi | 377 ksi | 138°F | 8% | 5 in. x 5 in. x 2.5 in. | 0.0025 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 55 MPa | 2,900 MPa | 50.5°C | 6% | 635mm x 736mm x 533mm | 0.254mm | Durability, Transparency, Large Format, Moisture Resistance | SLA |
US | 7.9 ksi | 421 ksi | 123°F | 6% | 25 in. x 29 in. x 21 in. | 0.010 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 55 MPa | 3,300 MPa | 47°C | 9% | 635mm x 736mm x 533mm | 0.254mm | Strength, Flexibility, Large Format, Durability | SLA |
US | 7.9 ksi | 421 ksi | 123°F | 9% | 25 in. x 29 in. x 21 in. | 0.010 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 90 MPa | 3,300 MPa | 135 °C | 10% | 117mm x 188mm x 325mm | 0.5mm | Chemical Resistance, Strength, Temperature Resistance, Flame Resistance | Carbon DLS |
US | 13 ksi | 480 ksi | 275 °F | 10% | 4.6 in. x 7.4 in. x 12.8 in. | 0.020 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 28 MPa | 690 MPa | -- | 200% | 118mm x 189mm x 326mm | 0.5mm | -- | Carbon DLS |
US | 4 ksi | 100 ksi | -- | 200% | 4.6 in. x 7.4 in. x 12.8 in. | 0.020 in. | -- | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 41 MPa | 1,690 MPa | -- | 100% | 118mm x 189mm x 326mm | 0.5mm | Durability, Flame Resistance | Carbon DLS |
US | 6 ksi | 245 ksi | -- | 100% | 4.6 in. x 7.4 in. x 12.8 in. | 0.020 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 87 MPa | 10600 MPa | 284°C | 1.30% | 140mm x 249mm x 495mm | 0.25mm | Stiffness, Dimensional Stability, Temperature Resistance | HPS |
US | 12.6 ksi | 1,537 ksi | 543°F | 1.30% | 5.5 in. x 9.8 in. x 19.4 in. | 0.010 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 75 MPa | 10,500 MPa | 268°C | 1% | 254mm x 254mm x 254mm | 0.254mm | Strength, Stiffness, Temperature Resistance | SLA |
US | 10.9 ksi | 1,523 ksi | 514°F | 1% | 10 in. x 10 in. x 10 in. | 0.010 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 38 MPa | 3,100 MPa | 184°C | 3% | 304mm x 269mm x 406mm | 0.762mm | Temperature Resistance, Stiffness, Strength, Durability, Dimensional Stability | SLS |
US | 5.5 ksi | 450 ksi | 363°F | 3% | 12.6 in. x 10.6 in. x 16 in. | 0.03 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 52 MPa | 1,800 MPa | 188°C | 30% | 304mm x 269mm x 406mm | 0.762mm | Temperature Resistance, Flexibility, Durability, Dimensional Stability | SLS |
US | 7.5 ksi | 261 ksi | 370°F | 30% | 12.6 in. x 10.6 in. x 16 in. | 0.03 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 50 MPa | 3,500 MPa | 157°C | 5% | 304mm x 269mm x 406mm | 0.762mm | Strength, Stiffness, Wear Resistance, Dimensional Stability, Durability, Strength-to-Weight | SLS |
US | 7.2 ksi | 508 ksi | 315°F | 5% | 12.6 in. x 10.6 in. x 16 in. | 0.03 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 30 MPa | 3,500 MPa | 175°C | 8.5% | 380mm x 284mm x 380mm | 0.5mm | Economical, Temperature Resistance, Durability, Stiffness, Dimensional Stability | MJF |
US | 4.4 ksi | 508 ksi | 347°F | 8.5% | 14.9 in. x 11.1 in. x 14.9 in. | 0.020 in. | As above | As above |
PA 12 Black is a strong nylon material, ideal for high-tensile applications. Final parts are dyed black and feature smooth surfaces with more isotropic mechanical properties than SLS materials. It offers finer resolution (0.02 in minimum feature size) compared to SLS (0.03 in) and is the best choice for designs requiring living hinges due to its durability and flexibility.
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 49 MPa | 1,900 MPa | 175°C | 21% | 380mm x 284mm x 380mm | 0.5mm | Economical, Strength, Durability, Dimensional Stability, Wear Resistance, Lightweight | MJF |
US | 7.1 ksi | 276 ksi | 347°F | 21% | 14.9 in. x 11.1 in. x 14.9 in. | 0.020 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 46 MPa | 1,900 MPa | 175°C | 13% | 269mm x 320mm x 406mm | 0.762mm | Strength, Economical Wear Resistance, Lightweight | SLS |
US | 6.7 ksi | 276 ksi | 347°F | 13% | 10.6 in. x 12.6 in. x 16 in. | 0.030 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 50 MPa | 2,000 MPa | 177°C | 11% | 431mm x 482mm x 482mm | 0.762mm | Strength, Economical, Durability, Dimensional Stability, Wear Resistance, Lightweight, Large Format | SLS |
US | 7.3 ksi | 290 ksi | 351°F | 11% | 17 in. x 19 in. x 19 in. | 0.03 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 45 MPa | 3,900 MPa | 170 – 250°C | 1.5% | 254mm x 254mm x 254mm | 0.254mm | Strength, Stiffness, Temperature Resistance, Moisture Resistance, Transparency | SLA |
US | 6.5 ksi | 566 ksi | 338 – 482°F | 1.5% | 10 in. x 10 in. x 10 in. | 0.010 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 75 MPa | 3,500 MPa | 54°C | 7% | 635mm x 736mm x 533mm | 0.254mm | Transparency, Stiffness, Large Format | SLA |
US | 10.8 ksi | 508 ksi | 129°F | 7% | 25 in. x 29 in. x 21 in. | 0.010 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 18 MPa | 850 MPa | -- | 15% | 269mm x 304mm x 269mm | 1.01mm | Flexibility, Chemical Resistance, Dimensional Stability | SLS |
US | 2.6 ksi | 123 ksi | -- | 15% | 10.6 in. x 12.6 in. x 10.6 in. | 0.04 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 35 MPa | 1,600 MPa | 61°C | 25% | 254mm x 254mm x 254mm | 0.254mm | Flexibility, Transparency, Durability | SLA |
US | 5 ksi | 232 ksi | 142°F | 25% | 10 in. x 10 in. x 10 in. | 0.010 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Heat Deflection | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 51 MPa | 1806 MPa | 63°C | 10% | 140mm x 249mm x 495mm | 2.5mm | Strength | HPS |
US | 7.4 ksi | 261.9 ksi | 145°F | 10% | 5.5 in. x 9.8 in. x 19.4 in. | 0.100 in. | As above | As above |
Metal Materials
Aluminum (AlSi10Mg) is a high-performance alloy with properties similar to a 3000 series alloy, commonly used in casting and die casting. It offers excellent strength-to-weight ratio, high resistance to temperature and corrosion, and superior fatigue, creep, and rupture strength. The material’s properties are measured after stress relief, ensuring its durability in demanding applications.
Tensile Strength | Elongation | Hardness | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 345 MPa | 8% | 59 HRB | 800mm x 400mm x 500mm | 0.381mm | Lightweight, Strength-to-Weight, Large Format, Stiffness, Dimensional Stability | DMLS |
US | 50 ksi | 8% | 59 HRB | 15.7 in. x 31.5 in. x 19.7 in. | 0.015 in. | As above | As above |
Cobalt-Chrome (Co28Cr6Mo) is a superalloy composed of cobalt and chromium, known for its high strength-to-weight ratio. It offers excellent resistance to creep and corrosion, making it ideal for use in demanding applications. This material is used in the Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) process for creating durable parts.
Tensile Strength | Elongation | Hardness | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 1,200 MPa | 14% | 38 HRC | 330mm x 245mm x 245mm | 0.15mm | Corrosion Resistance, Strength, Temperature Resistance, Stiffness, Dimensional Stability | DMLS |
US | 176 ksi | 14% | 38 HRC | 13.0 in. x 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. | 0.006 in. | As above | As above |
Inconel 718 is a nickel-based superalloy known for its exceptional strength, resistance to corrosion, and ability to withstand extreme heat and mechanical stress. Commonly used in aerospace and demanding industrial applications, it delivers reliable performance in high-stress environments. Post-manufacturing processes, such as stress relief and solution-aging treatments, further optimize its mechanical properties, including tensile strength and durability.
Tensile Strength | Elongation | Hardness | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 1,435 MPa | 18% | 46 HRC | 800mm x 400mm x 500mm | 0.15mm | Corrosion Resistance, Temperature Resistance, Strength, Large Format, Stiffness, Dimensional Stability | DMLS |
US | 208 ksi | 18% | 46 HRC | 15.7 in. x 31.5 in. x 19.7 in. | 0.006 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | Elongation | Hardness | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 1,360 MPa | 13% | 42 HRC | 330mm x 245mm x 245mm | 0.15mm | Corrosion Resistance, Strength, Durability, Stiffness, Dimensional Stability | DMLS |
US | 198 ksi | 13% | 42 HRC | 13.0 in. x 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. | 0.006 in. | As above | As above |
Stainless Steel 316L is commonly used for acid and corrosion-resistant parts. Parts made from 316L undergo stress relief treatment, and the material properties are measured post-treatment. This material is ideal for applications requiring high corrosion resistance. For more details, refer to the official page.
Tensile Strength | Elongation | Hardness | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 635 MPa | 58% | 94 HRB | 330mm x 245mm x 245mm | 0.15mm | Corrosion Resistance, Strength, Durability, Dimensional Stability | DMLS |
US | 92 ksi | 58% | 94 HRB | 13.0 in. x 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. | 0.006 in. | As above | As above |
Titanium (Ti6Al4V) is a versatile alloy known for its high tensile strength, elongation, and hardness, similar to wrought titanium. Final parts undergo vacuum stress relief, with material properties measured after this treatment. It’s commonly used in industries that require strong, durable materials. For more details, check the official page.
Tensile Strength | Elongation | Hardness | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 990 MPa | 18% | 33 HRC | 330mm x 245mm x 245mm | 0.15mm | Temperature Resistance, Lightweight, Strength-to-Weight, Corrosion Resistance, Stiffness, Dimensional Stability, Durability | DMLS |
US | 144 ksi | 18% | 33 HRC | 13.0 in. x 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. | 0.006 in. | As above | As above |
Elastomer Materials
PolyJet technology allows for varying hardness and the combination of material properties in a single build, making it ideal for prototyping overmolded parts. With Shore A hardness ranging from 30A to rigid, it offers options in clear, translucent, white, and black colors, enabling a diverse range of design possibilities.
Tensile Strength | E-module | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 2.75 - 60 MPa | -- | 17.5% - 245% | 390mm x 490mm x 200mm | 0.3mm | Flexibility | Polyjet |
US | 0.40 - 8.7 ksi | -- | 17.5% - 245% | 15.4 in. x 19.3 in. x 7.9 in. | 0.012 in. | As above | As above |
Tensile Strength | E-module | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 4 MPa | 40.5 MPa | 210% | 320.04mm x 269.24mm x 406.4mm | 1.01mm | Flexibility, Impact Resistance, Wear Resistance | SLS |
US | 0.6 ksi | 5.8 ksi | 210% | 12.6 in. x 10.6 in. x 16 in. | 0.04 in. | As above | As above |
True silicone is a 100% pure silicone material offered in various shore-A hardness options. It is ideal for producing functional prototypes and end-use products, with a temperature range of -30°C to +180°C (-22°F to +356°F). This versatility makes it suitable for applications requiring flexibility and durability in demanding conditions.
Tensile Strength | E-module | Elongation | Max. Part Size | Min. Feature Size | Characteristics | Process | |
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Metric | 5 - 8.5 Mpa | -- | >1,000% - 360% | 71.12mm x 119.38mm x 99.06mm | 0.25mm | Temperature Resistance, Wear Resistance, Flexibility, Moisture Resistance | SLA |
US | 0.711 - 1,233 ksi | -- | >1,000% - 360% | 2.8 in. x 4.7 in. x 3.9 in. | 0.01 in. | As above | As above |

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