FDM Printing (Filament)
FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turn around times. However it does have limited dimensional accuracy and print layers are likely visible.
Available Material:
- Standard PLA: Used for low-cost, non-functional prototyping. Offers greater detail than ABS but is more brittle. Unsuitable for high temperature applications.
- Woodfill PLA: Contains wood, bamboo, or cork-based pulverized material, resulting in parts with a unique wood-like appearance.
- Metalfill PLA: Contains steel, copper, bronze or other metal particles that give parts a metallic surface finish and unique properties.
- PETG: A thermoplastic material with the strength and durability of ABS filament and improved mechanical properties over PLA with excellent chemical and moisture resistance.
- TPU: Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), is a flexible filament that is resistant to abrasion, grease and oil. TPU boasts a Shore Hardness of 95.
- Nylon: Nylon is an incredibly strong, durable, and versatile 3D printing material. Has superior mechanical properties than ABS and high chemical and abrasion resistance. Used for functional parts requiring high fatigue strength.
Max Print Volume: 250 x 210 x 210mm
SLA Printing (UVResin)
SLA is most suitable for visual applications where an injection mold-like, smooth surface finish, and a high level of feature detail are required. However, this material is brittle and not recommended for functional parts.
Max Print Volume: 130 x 130 x 180mm