PLA
StandardStiff, dimensionally stable and cost-effective. The default for visual prototypes and fit checks.
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Over 25 engineering polymers, in stock.
Every material listed here is one we actually run today on the X1 Carbon and H2D. Tell us the environment your part lives in — load, temperature, chemicals, UV — and we will specify the right one.
The range
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26 materials
PLA Tough
StandardPLA stiffness with meaningfully better impact resistance. Good for parts that get handled.
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PLA Medical
StandardFormulated for medical and educational models. Ask us about documentation before specifying.
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PETG
StandardThe all-rounder. Tougher than PLA, mild chemical resistance, low warp. Our most-used material.
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PETG-AHT
StandardHigher-temperature PETG variant for parts that see warmth without justifying a full engineering polymer.
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HIPS
StandardLight, machinable and easily bonded. Also used as a soluble support material.
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PP
StandardPolypropylene. Excellent chemical resistance and fatigue life — the material for living hinges.
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ABS
EngineeringImpact resistant and heat tolerant. Machines, sands and glues well for finished enclosures.
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ASA
EngineeringABS properties plus genuine UV and weather stability. Our first pick for anything outdoors.
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PC
EngineeringPolycarbonate. High strength and the best heat resistance in our unfilled range.
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PA6
EngineeringNylon 6. Tough and abrasion resistant — the material for gears, bushings and wear parts.
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PA12
EngineeringNylon 12. Lower moisture uptake than PA6, so more dimensionally stable in humid conditions.
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PA12-HT
EngineeringHigh-temperature nylon for under-bonnet and near-process applications.
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PLA-CF
CompositeCarbon-filled PLA. Very stiff with a matte finish, for jigs that must not flex.
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PETG-CF
CompositeCarbon-filled PETG. Added rigidity and heat resistance with PETG's easy processing.
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ABS-GF
CompositeGlass-filled ABS. Reduced warp and improved stiffness over standard ABS.
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ASA-CF
CompositeCarbon-filled ASA. Stiff, UV stable and low warp — outdoor brackets and housings.
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PA6-CF
CompositeCarbon-fibre nylon. One of the strongest parts we can make — structural brackets and tooling.
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PA6-GF
CompositeGlass-fibre nylon. Similar strength to PA6-CF with better electrical insulation.
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PA12-CF
CompositeCarbon-fibre PA12. Stiff and stable, with low moisture uptake for humid environments.
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PA12-GF
CompositeGlass-fibre PA12. Balanced stiffness and toughness with good dimensional stability.
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PPA-CF
High performanceHigh-performance polyamide. Excellent heat and chemical resistance for demanding parts.
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PPS-CF
High performanceOur most chemically resistant material. Withstands aggressive solvents and sustained heat.
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TPU
FlexibleRubber-like and abrasion resistant. Gaskets, seals, bumpers, grips and vibration damping.
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TPE
FlexibleSofter and more elastic than TPU, where a part needs to stretch and recover.
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TPC
FlexibleFlexible copolyester with better heat and chemical resistance than standard TPU.
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Comparison
Choosing between them
A quick relative guide for the materials we are asked about most. Ratings are comparative within our own range, not absolute values.
| Material | Strength | Heat resistance | UV stability | Chemical resistance | Typical use |
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| PLA | Concept and display models | ||||
| PETG | Machine guards and panels | ||||
| ABS | Electronics enclosures | ||||
| ASA | Outdoor housings and covers | ||||
| PC | High-load brackets and clevises | ||||
| PA6-CF | Structural brackets | ||||
| PPS-CF | Gears in chemical service | ||||
| TPU | Gaskets and seals |
Ratings are a relative guide only and printed part performance depends heavily on orientation, infill and wall count. Full manufacturer datasheets are available on request for any material listed — just ask when you enquire.
Not sure which material you need?
Describe the job the part has to do and the conditions it will see. We will specify it — and tell you if a cheaper material would do just as well.