FDM Materials

Real Stable Thermoplastics

FDM materials allow you to manufacture real parts that are tough enough for prototyping, functional testing, installation, and most importantly — end use. Real production thermoplastics are stable and have no appreciable warpage, shrinkage, or moisture absorption, like the resins (and powders) in competitive processes.

Real Accuracy
Because thermoplastics are environmentally stable, part accuracy (or tolerance) doesn’t change with ambient conditions or time. This enables FDM parts to be among the most dimensionally accurate.

ABSplus thermoplastic (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene):

Environmentally stable - no appreciable warpage, shrinkage or moisture absorption
40 percent stronger than standard ABS material

ABS-M30 thermoplastic (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene):

25-70 percent stronger than standard ABS material
Greater tensile, impact, and flexural strength
Layer bonding is significantly stronger for a more durable part
Versatile Material: Good for form, fit and moderate functional applications

ABS-M30i thermoplastic (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene):

Biocompatible (ISO 10993 certified) material
Ideal material for medical, pharmaceutical and food packaging industries
Sterilizable using gamma radiation or ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization methods

ABSi thermoplastic:

Translucent material
Ideal for automotive tail lens applications
Good blend of mechanical and aesthetic properties
Available in translucent natural, red and amber colors

PC-ABS thermoplastic (polycarbonate acrylonitrile butadiene styrene):

Most desirable properties of both PC and ABS materials
Superior mechanical properties and heat resistance of PC
Excellent feature definition and surface appeal of ABS ]
Highest impact strength

PC thermoplastic (polycarbonate):

Most widely used industrial thermoplastic
Accurate, durable, and stable for strong parts
Superior mechanical properties and heat resistant
High tensile strength and can handle high temperatures

PC-ISO thermoplastic:

Biocompatible (ISO 10993 certified) material
Ideal material for medical, pharmaceutical and food packaging industries
Sterilizable using gamma radiation or ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization methods
Best fit for applications requiring higher strength and sterilization

PPSF/PPSU thermoplastic (polyphenylsulfone):

Highest heat and chemical resistance of all FDM materials
Mechanically superior material, greatest strength
Sterilizable via steam autoclave, EtO, plasma, chemical, and radiation sterilization
Ideal for applications in caustic and high heat environments

FDM Thermoplastic Material - ULTEM 9085

ULTEM 9085 is a thermoplastic developed primarily for the aerospace industry and also has applications in the marine and other niche industries. ULTEM 9085 is a strong, lightweight, flame-retardant thermoplastic widely used in aircraft interiors. The material has a V-Zero rating for flame, smoke and toxicity (FST). ULTEM 9085 is certified for use on commercial aircrafts, which will allow manufacturers to bypass a lengthy certification process. The material is an ideal candidate for functional prototyping and end use parts applications in the aerospace and marine industry.

V-Zero rating for flame, smoke & toxicity (FST)
High strength to weight ratio
High heat deflection temperature (320° F / 160° C)
Flight & other certifications in aerospace industry