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Materials

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PEEK, PPS and multi-material printing.

Our capabilities for engineering prototypes, functional parts and jigs include PEEK, PPS and multi-material printing. We match rigid and flexible functions, including combinations involving TPU or EPDM, to the part and its operating conditions.

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Compare materials and select one for technical review. Machine profiles and availability are confirmed for each order.

FDM – standard and engineering filaments

Multicoloured house model printed in PLA Matte — Sample model · PLA Matte Image source: Bambu Lab

PLA

Visual models with a wide colour choice. Each variant retains its own formulation and finish. PRINCORE Matt properties will be added after the exact grade is confirmed.

Figurines · Architectural models · Labels · Presentation models

Grey printed PA6-GF25 mould half with holes on a cutting mat — Mould half · Fiberon PA6-GF25 Image source: Polymaker

PA6-GF25

PA6 with 25% glass fibre. Moisture affects stiffness and dimensions; distinguish dry and conditioned test states.

Fixtures · Brackets · Tooling aids · Functional prototypes

Close-up of a printed CarbonX PETG+CF drone skid showing its layer texture — Drone skid · CarbonX PETG+CF Image source: 3DXTECH / @ReaperGhost187

PETG-CF

Carbon-filled PETG for dimensionally stable engineering models. Fibre filling does not remove print-direction effects.

Assembly aids · Housings · Gauges · Brackets

Flexible model tyres printed in TPU 95A HF with different tread patterns — Model tyres · TPU 95A HF Image source: Bambu Lab / @p3rr1ff3ry

TPU 95A HF

Flexible filament for compliant regions. It is not TPU for AMS; feed systems and interfaces require separate checks.

Protective caps · Grip zones · Buffers · Flexible prototypes

Open electronics enclosure and lids printed in PC FR — Electronics enclosure · PC FR Image source: Bambu Lab

PC-FR

Flame-retardant polycarbonate. Material test results do not certify a printed part.

Housing concepts · Covers · Functional prototypes · Engineering demonstrators

Printed ABS-GF hooks and holders in several colours — Hooks and holders · ABS-GF Image source: Bambu Lab

ABS-GF

Glass-filled ABS for stiff part concepts with a matte finish. Abrasive filament.

Fixtures · Housings · Covers · Brackets

Grey cutaway turbine model printed in ABS+ on a table — Sample part · ABS+ Image source: eSUN

ABS+

Modified ABS for robust functional prototypes. Warping and part orientation require a suitable profile.

Housings · Brackets · Controls · Functional prototypes

SLA – Formlabs resins

White Rigid 10K Resin sample part with a circular opening and mounting holes — Sample part · Rigid 10K Resin Image source: Formlabs

Rigid 10K Resin

Glass-filled SLA resin for highly stiff, precise parts with a smooth matte surface. Suitable for evaluating fixtures, tooling and dimensionally stable prototypes.

Fixtures and brackets · Mould inserts and thermoforming tools · Aerodynamic test models

Coloured astronaut figurine shown as a Formlabs Color Kit application example — Coloured sample figurine · Color Kit Image source: Formlabs

Color Kit

Colour kit using Color Base and pigments for SLA models in a single mixed colour. It does not provide multicolour regions within one part. Confirm the kit/base version and matching TDS.

Product models · Fit checks · Functional demonstrators

Black ribbed bellows printed in Silicone 40A Resin — Bellows · Silicone 40A Resin Image source: Formlabs

Silicone 40A Resin

Silicone material for elastic prototypes. Qualify the printing and post-processing workflow separately.

Product models · Fit checks · Functional demonstrators

Two soft translucent connectors printed in Flexible 50A Resin V2 — Connectors · manufacturer example in Flexible 50A V2 Image source: Formlabs

Flexible 50A Resin

Soft functional resin for elastic models. Properties apply only to the documented post-cure conditions. The available PDF lists V1 and FLELCL02/V2; this version discrepancy must be resolved before approval.

Product models · Fit checks · Functional demonstrators

Transparent textured grip sleeve printed in Flexible 80A Resin V1 — Grip sleeve · manufacturer example in Flexible 80A V1 Image source: Formlabs

Flexible 80A Resin

Flexible resin for rubber-like part concepts. Record the resin version and post-cure conditions.

Product models · Fit checks · Functional demonstrators

Black textured enclosure with lid printed in Tough 2000 Resin V2 — Enclosure and lid · Tough 2000 Resin V2 Image source: Formlabs

Tough 2000 Resin V2

Tough, stiff functional resin for loaded prototypes. Keep V2 separate from previous generations.

Product models · Fit checks · Functional demonstrators

Open printed enclosure with a living hinge in Tough 1000 Resin — Enclosure with living hinge · Tough 1000 Resin Image source: Formlabs

Tough 1000 Resin

Tough functional resin for compliant prototypes and repeated deformation.

Product models · Fit checks · Functional demonstrators

Two black housing shells printed in Black Resin V5 — Housing shells · Black Resin V5 Image source: Formlabs

Black Resin V5

Black model resin for high-contrast details and product models.

Product models · Fit checks · Functional demonstrators

Transparent part printed in Clear Resin V5 with internal channels — Transparent part · Clear Resin V5 Image source: Formlabs

Clear Resin V5

Clear model resin. Optical clarity depends on geometry and finishing.

Product models · Fit checks · Functional demonstrators

Grey SLA housing printed in Grey Resin V5 with ribs, holes and snap hooks — Housing · Grey Resin V5 Image source: Formlabs

Grey Resin V5

Grey model resin for visual form and fit checks.

Product models · Fit checks · Functional demonstrators

Special applications – high-temperature FDM

Impeller from the PEEK-CF material family; not a verified CF20 example — Material example: INTAMSYS PEEK-CF · not a verified CF20 example Image source: INTAMSYS

PEEK-CF20

PEEK with 20% carbon fibre. This is high-temperature FDM and requires a dedicated machine profile.

Stiff brackets · Process aids · Engineering demonstrators

Black printed drone frame shown by the manufacturer for THE K11 PEEK GF10 — Drone frame · THE K11 PEEK GF10 Image source: Kexcelled

PEEK-GF10

PEEK with 10% glass fibre. For stable part concepts made under qualified high-temperature conditions.

Fixtures · Housing concepts · Functional prototypes

Natural-coloured printed panels and housing parts in PEI 9085 — Panels and housing parts · PEI 9085 Image source: INTAMSYS

PEI 9085

PEI-based high-performance material. Material test evidence does not approve a specific application.

Housing concepts · Covers · Engineering brackets

Black engineering parts and impeller printed in THE K11 PEEK CF10 — Engineering parts · THE K11 PEEK CF10 Image source: Kexcelled

PEEK-CF10

PEEK with 10% carbon fibre for stiff engineering applications. Account for abrasion and print orientation.

Fixtures · Brackets · Engineering demonstrators

Black impeller and engineering bracket printed in PEEK-CF — Impeller and bracket · PEEK-CF Image source: INTAMSYS

PEEK-CF

Carbon-reinforced PEEK from INTAMSYS. This grade is kept separate from other PEEK-CF formulations.

Stiff brackets · Fixtures · Functional prototypes

Natural-coloured printed PEEK housing with a flange and side connections — Housing · ThermaX PEEK Image source: 3DXTECH

PEEK

High-performance thermoplastic for demanding functional parts. Crystallinity and annealing affect its properties.

Process aids · Engineering brackets · Sliding-part prototypes

Amber printed duct section in PEI 1010 by INTAMSYS — Material example: INTAMSYS PEI 1010 · a different brand from the offered filament Image source: INTAMSYS

PEI 1010

High-temperature PEI for stiff engineering parts. Drying, a heated chamber and process control are essential.

Fixtures · Heat-exposed brackets · Housing concepts

Beige branched pipe connector printed in PPSU by INTAMSYS — Material example: INTAMSYS PPSU · a different brand from the offered filament Image source: INTAMSYS

PPSU

High-performance thermoplastic for demanding thermal and chemical environments. Machine and part qualification is required.

Engineering brackets · Process aids · Functional prototypes

EXPLORE THE ENGINEERING

Design for both material and print direction

Loads, temperature and layer structure affect part function. Consider material and design together for engineering polymer parts, including PEEK, PPS and multi-material solutions.