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ABS
A widely used engineering thermoplastic known for its toughness and impact resistance. ABS is commonly used for enclosures, housings, and functional mechanical parts.
Key Advantages
Good impact strength
Moderate heat resistance
Easy to post process and install heat set inserts
Typical applications
Enclosures, brackets, housings, fixtures, and general purpose functional parts.
PLA
A general purpose material optimized for ease of printing and surface quality. Best suited for visual prototypes and low load applications.
Key Advantages
Excellent surface finish
High dimensional accuracy
Cost effective
Typical applications
Concept models, visual prototypes, low stress parts, and fit checks.
Nylon (PA)
Nylon materials are known for their toughness, fatigue resistance, and wear properties. Often used for demanding mechanical applications.
Key Advantages
High strength and toughness
Excellent wear and fatigue resistance
Suitable for snap fits and moving assemblies
Typical applications
Gears, brackets, clips, hinges, and functional mechanical components.
Formlabs General Purpose Resins
We currently offer Formlabs general purpose resins, selected for their consistency, surface quality, and reliability across a wide range of applications.
Key Advantages
High resolution and fine feature detail
Smooth surface finish
Tight dimensional tolerances
Typical applications
High detail prototypes, cosmetic models, small enclosures, and form and fit testing.
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