SLA - Stereolithography
FDM - Fused Deposition Modeling
Zcorp - Z Corp 3D Printing
PJET - Polyjet
SLS - Selective Laser Sintering
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Materials:
The chart below provides a comparison of materials offered by Xpress3D. The ratings are based on some common applications and uses.
Some materials may not be currently available based on our service bureau's offerings.
The information presented are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should not be used for design specifications or quality control purposes. End-use material performance can be impacted by, but not limited to, part design, end-use conditions, test conditions, etc. Actual values will vary with build conditions.
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Technology/
Material Family |
Accurate |
Fine
Feature
Detail |
Strong |
Smooth
Surface |
Functional
Testing |
Semi-
transparent
Options |
Flexible |
Colors
Options |
Multiple
Colors
Within
Part |
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| ABS |
1 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
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Yes |
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| ABSi |
1 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
Yes |
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Yes |
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| Polycarbonate |
1 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
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| Polycarbonate - ISO |
1 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
PC-ISO-T |
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Yes |
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| Polycarbonate-ABS |
1 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
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| Clear |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Yes |
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| Vero |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
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Yes |
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| Tango |
1 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
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Yes |
Yes |
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| Plastic Powder |
1 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
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Yes |
Yes |
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| Accura 50 White |
1 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
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| Somos 10120 WaterClear |
1 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
Yes |
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| Somos 11120 WaterShed |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Yes |
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| Somos 14120 White |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
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| Somos 18420 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
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| Somos 7120 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
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| Somos 9120 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
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Partial |
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| Somos 9920 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
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| DuraForm GF |
2 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
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| DuraForm PA |
2 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
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Stereolithography |
Z Corp 3D Printing |
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Selective Laser Sintering |
Polyjet |
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Fused Deposition Modeling |
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SLA
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Somos 7120 - A high speed general use resin
that is heat and humidity resistant. For more information on this material
please read the material technical data sheet.
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Somos 9120 - A robust accurate resin for
functional parts. For more information on this material
please read the material technical data sheet.
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Somos 9920 - A durable resin whose properties mimic polypropylene.
Offers superior chemical resistance, fatigue properties, and strong memory retention.
For more information on this material please read the material technical data sheet.
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Somos 10120 WaterClear - A general purpose resin with mid range
mechanical properties. Transparent parts are possible if finished properly. Note that finishing for transparent parts must be special ordered.
For more information on this material please read the material
technical data sheet.
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Somos 11120 WaterShed - Produces strong, tough, water-resistant parts.
Many of its mechanical properties mimic that of ABS plastic. For more information on this material
please read the material
technical data sheet.
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Somos 14120 White - A low viscosity liquid photopolymer that produces
strong, tough, water-resistant parts. For more information on this material please read the material
technical data sheet.
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Somos ProtoTool - ProtoTool is a high density material that transcends currently available stereolithography resins by
offering superior modulus and temperature resistance. For more information on this material please read the material
technical data sheet.
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Accura 50 White - A durable, accurate material for producing functional prototypes with the look and feel of molded ABS.
For more information on this material please read the material
technical data sheet.
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RenShape 5260 - A durable white resin that closely simulates ABS plastic.
For more information on this material please read the material
technical data sheet.
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FDM
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Polycarbonate/ABS - Blend of Polycarbonate (PC) and ABS plastic.
This blend combines the strength of PC with the flexibility of ABS. PC/ABS blends are used
in production of parts for the automotive, electronic, telecommunications, and toy industries,
among others. This blend has excellent thermal and mechanical properties. It is significantly
stronger than ABS, and feature detail is similar to that of ABS modeling material.
For more information on this material please read the material
technical data sheet. |
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ABS - A strong, durable industrial-grade ABS plastic in a wide variety of colors.
Its strength is 60 to 80% that
of injection molded ABS plastic.
For more information on this material please read the material
technical data sheet. |
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ABSi - A strong, durable ABS plastic with a higher impact strength than regular ABS. Its appearance is semi-translucent in a wide choice of colors.
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Polycarbonate - Arguably the strongest plastic
rapid prototyping material available. Its strength is 60 to 80% that
of injection molded polycarbonate plastic.
For more information on this material please read the material
technical data sheet. |
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Polycarbonate - ISO - PC-ISO meets both ISO 10993-1
and USP Class VI standards. Class VI is the most stringent of the six USP
ratings. According to these standards, device manufacturers are responsible
for re-certifying the material for their specific application. PC-ISO can
be sterilized using either the gamma radiation or ethylene oxide (EtO) method.
For more information on this material please read the material
technical data sheet. |
ZCorp
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Plaster Powder - Hi-res plaster based material
which is infiltrated with a cyanoacrylate or an epoxy resin which adds
considerable strength.
Parts using this material can be built with multiple colors within the same part. |
PJET
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Clear PolyJet Resin (FC720) - An accurate resin
for models with fine feature detail and ultra-smooth surface finish. Material has a good
impact strength and an elongation at break of 20% which enables snap fits. It produces
strong and robust parts.
For more information on this material please read the material
technical data sheet. |
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VeroWhite PolyJet Resin (FC830) -
An accurate resin
for models with fine feature detail and ultra-smooth surface finish. Material has a good
impact strength and an elongation at break of 20% which enables snap fits. It produces
strong and robust parts. For more information on this material please read the material
technical data sheet. |
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VeroBlue PolyJet Resin (FC840) - An accurate resin
for models with fine feature detail and ultra-smooth surface finish. Material has a good
impact strength and an elongation at break of 20% which enables snap fits. It produces
strong and robust parts. For more information on this material please read the material
technical data sheet. |
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TangoGray PolyJet Resin (FC950) -
Similar to rubber or silicone, parts from this material can easily stretch to mate with other components. TangoGray has a hardness of 75 Shore A, providing controlled flexibility and elasticity. For more information on this material please read the material
technical data sheet. |
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TangoBlack PolyJet Resin (FC970) -
Similar to rubber or silicone, parts from this material can easily stretch to mate with other components. TangoBlack provides maximum elasticity with a hardness of 61 Shore A. For more information on this material please read the material
technical data sheet. |
SLS
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DuraForm PA - Polyamide material that delivers exceptional durability.
For more information on this material please read the material
technical data sheet.
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DuraForm GF - Polyamide material, with glass bead, that delivers exceptional durability.
For more information on this material please read the material
technical data sheet.
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