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Standard, Decorative & Engineering

3D Printing Materials

We have a vast range of 3D printing materials and colours available for almost every requirement.  We also offer recycled plastics in our most common materials offering a great alternative for you and your customers where sustainability is paramount.  If you’re not sure where to start, please don’t hesitate to contact us for help & advice.

Low Cost Prototyping | Decorative & Creative | Sustainable Materials | Functional Parts | Flexible Parts | Outdoor Applications | Specialist & Engineering

Low Cost Prototyping

Our low cost options provide effective 3d printing solutions when managing cost is a priority and basic form and fit is the primary use.

3D Printing with PLA Plastic

Standard PLA

FDM

PLA is perfect for prototyping, decorative or light duty functional prints where the product will stay indoors, out of prolonged direct sunlight or temperatures above ~60 degrees C.


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Functional Parts

Many of our materials can be used for functional end use parts depending on the application.  When printing, we’re also able adjust print parameters to focus on managing cost, increasing rigidity or strength in a chosen material.  If you aren’t sure what material may be best, we’re here to help, just ask.

3D Printing with PLA Plastic

NYLON PA12

MJF

Our strongest and most durable material suited to most applications with high temperature resistance and fully isotropic properties when printed with the MJF process.  Nylon 12 can be dyed black from the natural grey finish.


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PETg

FDM

PETG is a perfect material for both indoor and outdoor applications where strength, UV and greater heat resistance to PLA is required.


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3D Printing with PLA Plastic

PLA

FDM

PLA is perfect for prototyping, decorative or functional prints where the product will stay indoors, out of prolonged direct sunlight or temperatures above ~60 degrees C.


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3D Printing with PLA Plastic

Carbon Filled
FDM

Carbon fibre is known for being strong, yet lightweight and features an attractive, matte black surface finish, with reduced layer visibility for enhanced visual effect.


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3D Printing with PLA Plastic

ABS
FDM

ABS is well known for its suitability for applications subject to higher temperatures and requiring strength & longevity. 3D models must allow for upto 8% shrinkage.


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Decorative & Creative

Primarily using PLA, a vast array of colours and finishes are available from Pantone specific colours to high gloss silk finishes,matt finishes, rainbow, wood, glow-in-the-dark and even colour changing colours when subjected to UV or heat.

3D Printing with PLA Plastic

Standard PLA

FDM

PLA is perfect for prototyping, decorative or functional prints where the product will stay indoors, out of prolonged direct sunlight or temperatures above ~60 degrees C.


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3D Printing with PLA Plastic

Silk PLA
FDM

High gloss finish and silk-like surface with a higher impact strength than normal PLA.  Applications is very suitable for lamps, vases, clothing decoration and craft gifts.


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3D Printing with PLA Plastic

Matte PLA

FDM – 70% Recycled Plastic

Matte PLA aesthetical matte effect. Its surface diffuses light to give it a matt look, and creates a rough feeling.


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3D Printing with PLA Plastic

Cosmic (Glitter) PLA

FDM – 10% Recycled Plastic

Cosmic PLA provides an attractive sparkle to your prints with the added benefit of disguising the layer lines.


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Sustainable Materials

Developed using recycled materials, our recycled filament options provide a great alternative to our core materials whilst having a positive effect on your (and our) sustainability goals.

3D Printing with PLA Plastic

Recycled PLA

FDM – up to 55% Recycled Plastic

PLA is perfect for prototyping, decorative or functional prints where the product will stay indoors, out of prolonged direct sunlight or temperatures above ~60 degrees C.


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Recycled ABS
FDM – up to 100% Recycled Plastic

ABS is well known for its suitability for applications subject to higher temperatures and requiring strength & longevity. 3D models must allow for upto 8% shrinkage.


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3D Printing with PLA Plastic

Recycled PETg

FDM – up to 89% Recycled Plastic

PETG is a perfect material for both indoor and outdoor applications where strength, UV and greater heat resistance to PLA is required.


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3D Printing with PLA Plastic

ASA

FDM – 50% Recycled Plastic

ASA has a strength similar to ABS and has the added benefit of being UV resistant. This makes it an excellent choice for outdoors applications.


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Flexible Parts

Flexible prints are possible, and whilst there’s some limitations, we have a range of materials available in both FDM and SLA printing processes to match your requirements.

3D Printing with PLA Plastic

TPU

FDM

TPU is perfect for flexible prints, it adds elasticity to your models whilst still being very durable.


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Outdoor Applications

Outdoor application must use UV stable materials for your 3d print or you will find your prints begin to degrade and fail over time, particularly in exposed locations.

3D Printing with PLA Plastic

NYLON PA12

MJF

Our strongest and most durable material suited to most applications with high temperature resistance and fully isotropic properties. 

PA12 Spec Sheet


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3D Printing with PLA Plastic

PETg

FDM

PETG is a perfect material for both indoor and outdoor applications where strength, UV and greater heat resistance to PLA is required.


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3D Printing with PLA Plastic

ASA

FDM

ASA has a strength similar to ABS and has the added benefit of being UV resistant. This makes it an excellent choice for outdoors applications.


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Specialist & Engineering

The range of specialist 3d printing materials is expanding all the time.  Here’s a few of the applications and materials we offer, however we’re adding new materials all the time!

3D Printing with PLA Plastic

Carbon Fibre

FDM

Carbon fibre is known for being strong, yet lightweight and features an attractive, matte black surface finish, with reduced layer visibility for enhanced visual effect.


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3D Printing with PLA Plastic

Castable Filament

FDM

Castable filament is designed to produce patterns for investment casting of metal and has a clean burnout without residue.


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