Materials
Here shows frequently-used materials at ProtoWe
Guide of Contents
3D Printing Materials
SLA Materials
ABS-like material, resistant to normal temperature (40-50°C), meeting most of the appearance verification and common assembly requirements. Common used for automotive, aerospace, medical equipment, industrial consumer goods, etc.
ABS-like material, resistant to normal temperature (40-50°C), meeting most of the appearance verification and common assembly requirements. Common used for automotive, aerospace, medical equipment, industrial consumer goods, etc.
ABS-like material, resistant to normal temperature (40-50°C), Good quality with smooth surface. Common used for automotive, medical, consumer electronics, etc
ABS-like material. It is gray-black, with a smooth surface, good toughness, good plasticity and good strength. Resistant to normal temperature (40-50°C). Common used for concept or function prototypes of automotive, medical, consumer electronics etc.
ABS-like material. Grey, high temperature resistant to 96° C. Could used for aerospace, heavy machinery.
ABS-like material. Temperature resistance: 40-50℃, transparency up to 90%, high definition, moisture-proof and waterproof. The final product effect is only translucent if the post-processing is not selected for full-transparency. Used for automotive, aerospace and other industries. For post-processing of fully transparent parts, please select fully transparent processing.
ABS-like material. The temperature resistance is 40~50°, and the tearing property is average. The SLA process can only do 60 shore A. For the remaining shore A, please choose other processes. Could used for automotive, aerospace, medical equipment, industrial consumer goods, etc.
SLS Materials
High temperature resistance of about 100 ℃, high strength, stable performance can be used as a product.
Good toughness, suitable for fittings.
Temperature resistance: 100°C, impact resistance, wear resistance, strong toughness, impact resistance, and self-lubricating.
High strength, cost-effective than metal.
Mechanical, impact-resistant, temperature-resistant to 110°C, UV-resistant. Used for automotive interior and exterior decoration, communication equipment, 3C electronics, household appliances, etc.
Wear-resistant, high temperature resistance 100°C, oil resistance, good dimensional stability. Could used for Medical devices, oral surgery, pharmaceutical and food packaging industries.
Wear resistance, high temperature 160°C mechanical properties, strong dimensional stability, recyclable.
High temperature resistance of 100°C, UV resistance, aging resistance, scratch resistance, impact resistance, anti-static, self-cleaning.
Mechanical properties of aluminum alloys. Used for automotive, aerospace, medical equipment.
Mechanical properties of stainless steel. Used for automotive, aerospace, medical equipment.
Mechanical properties of mold steel.
High strength, good corrosion resistance, high heat resistance, excellent mechanical properties and biocompatibility. Could used for aerospace, aircraft, racing cars, biomedical implants and other high-performance engineering applications.
Vacuum Casting Materials
Vacuum Casting Materials
This is the classic and most popular ABS compound.
Flame retardant resin (UL94-V0 specification)
High temp, most popular ABS compound in the EU. Auto/medical/chemically stable – up to 40 parts per silicone tool.
Transparent. Mainly simulates filled ABS or PC.
PP resin compound – living hinges possible (typically 30 to 50 bends before breaking).
UV stable. Great for glossy, clear parts. Can be tinted or colored. This is the classic acrylic substitute.
Translucent silicone that can be used as VC mold tool and also to fabricate VC part.
Translucent and Food Grade. It is a platinum cured silicone.
Rubber/TPE resin. Variable hardness, 40 – 85 Shore A. Can be over-molded.
Transparent rubber substitute. Variable hardness, 40 – 70 Shore A. Translucent colors possible.
CNC Machining Materials
CNC Machining Materials
- Improved corrosion resistance over 7075
- General purpose aluminum with Medium strength
- Good formability, weldability
- Containes magnesium and silicon
- Higher strength over Aluminum 6061
- Good fatigue strength
- Most commonly used stainless steel
- Low carbon
- Better weldability and formability
- Increased corrosion and chemical resistance over 304
- Increased resistance to cracking and pitting
- Free machining
- Less corosion resistant than 300 series
- Can be heat treated
- Higher magnetism than 304 and 316 stainless steel
- Oxidation and corrosion resistance
- Good corrosion resistance
- Resistant to most chemicals
- Plate stock
- Oxygen-free electrical copper
- High electrical conductivity
- Good corrosion resistance in most environments
- Weak against acids, halogens sulphides and ammonia solutions
- Excellent dimensional stability, good impact strength
- Stiffness an minimum levels of creep, better impact resistance
- Excellent machinability
- General purpose Nylon
- Fair flame resistance and good machining
- Excellent chemical and corrosion resistance
- Good flame resistance
- Low cost
- Good toughness and strength
- Direct hardening and heat treatable
- Harder than CR 1018
- Light-weight and high strength
- High temperature and corrosion resistance