PA12 CF

 

PA12 CF is a Polyamide 12 (PA12,Nylon12)-based 3D printing filament, reinforced with Carbon Fibre chopped strand. Carbon fibre enhances Nylon’s stiffness, strength, rigidity, shrink ratio and surface quality, as well as improving chemical and thermal resistance.

• Fantastic stiffness and strength
• Excellent heat resistance
• Less warp and water uptake

Applications

• Metal substitute
• End-use part and tooling
• Functional parts
• Manufacture aids

 

PPA CF

A high-performance composite filament for end-use applications

PPA CF Filament is carbon fibre reinforced composite filament material based on PPA (polyphthalamide or high-performance/high-temperature Nylon). Thanks to its high performance Nylon matrix, this composite filament has superior mechanical and thermal properties than other Nylon filaments. With well controlled dispersion and length-distribution of chopped carbon fibre (15 wt.%), the PPA CF has lower density, lower moisture absorption, high strength and rigidity, high wear, excellent chemical and heat resistance.

• High rigidity and strength
• Better thermal performance
• Lower moisture absorption
• Dimensional stability
• Chemical resistance
• High strength-to-weight ratio

Applications

• Automotive
• Motorsport
• Aerospace
• Electrical and electronics
• Industrial parts

 

PPA GF

A high-temperature composite filament for end-use applications

Raise3D Industrial PPA GF is a glass fibre reinforced composite filament material based on PPA (polyphthalamide or high-performance/high-temperature Nylon). PPA is distinguished from aliphatic polyamides (e.g.PA6) by higher melting point, glass transition temperatures (Tg), lower moisture absorption, and greater dimensional stability. 

• High rigidity and strength
• Excellent thermal performance
• Lower moisture absorption
• Dimensional stability
• Chemical resistance
• Higher heat distortion temperatures
• cost-effective

Applications

• Automptive
• Aerospace
• Electrical and electronics (E&E) industry
• End-use parts

 

PA (Polyamide, Nylon)

Excellent material for strength and durability

Nylon or PA (Polyamide) is a widely applied engineering and industrial plastic due to its outstanding mechanical performance with good toughness, strength, and impact resistance. It is appropriate for tools and functional and end-use parts. In addition, its low friction coefficient is ideal for ergonomic tools and moving parts.

• Very tough
• Excellent tensile modulus and strength
• Low friction

Applications

• Plugs, jigs, fits, articulations and joints
• Industrial and engineering tooling
• End-use and functional parts

 

PC

Reliable and durable filament for engineering and end-use

PC (Polycarbonate) is a strong thermoplastic 3D printing filament that characterized by its excellent impact resistance, high stiffness, heat resistance, and flame retardant properties. As a result, PC filament can absorb impact, prevent deformation or cracks, and maintain stability under high temperatures and flames. Due to its 110°C heat resistance, PC performs well in high-temperature environments, such as under the bonnet of a car. Also known for its impact strength, PC is commonly used for producing rigid parts, function testing, finished parts assembly, and manufacturing.

• Excellent impact resistance
• High stiffness and strength
• High heat resistance
• High toughness
• Flame retardant
• Optical translucency

Applications

• Electronic cases
• Tooling and fixtures
• Industrial modeling
• End-use parts

 

PP

Functional filament with a wide range of applications

PP (Polypropylene) is a thermoplastic 3D printing filament and as well as being commonly used in daily life. PP filament is durable, break-resistant, fatigue-resistant, and semi-flexible. Parts that are 3D printed in PP are well-suited for uses that involve twisting, flexing, or bending. PP is also a contact-safe material for food, chemical, and medical applications, including orthopedic use due to its lightweight and low friction characteristics.

• Excellent durability and toughness
• Chemical resistance
• Food safe
• Lightweight
• Semi-flexible and break-resistant

Applications

• Functional parts
• Medical and orthosis
• Food contact safe production
• Chemical and solvent resistant part
• Prototyping and modeling

 

TPU

Resilient and flexible rubber-like filament

TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane) is a type of flexible and elastic 3D printing filament. Its rubber-like elasticity, resilience, and durability make it suitable for uses requiring impact-absorption and a soft-touch surface. Examples of TPU 3D printed parts include tubes, seals, bushings and vibration dampeners.

• Elastic and flexible
• Wear and tear resistance
• Durable and resilient

Applications

• Seals, tubes
• Protective cases
• Shoes and insoles
• Bushings, gaskets
• End-use parts

 

ABS

Reliable and versatile rigid filament

ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is a thermoplastic 3D printing filament characterised by its reliability, stiffness, strength, and impact resistance. It also features higher dimensional stability and chemical resistance. These features make it useful for engineering, prototyping, function testing, part assembling and a lot more. ABS 3D printed parts are used in electronics cases, toys, and automotive body parts, just to name a few.

• Excellent impact resistance
• Good stiffness and tensile strength
• Good chemical resistance

Applications

• Functional prototyping
• Tools and fitting
• Prototyping and concept models

 

ASA

Ideal filament for outdoor applications

ASA (Acrylic styrene-acrylonitrile) is an opaque thermoplastic 3D printing filament with similar mechanical properties to ABS but superior UV and weather resistance. Therefore, it is commonly used in outdoor applications which can retain their color and properties.

• UV resistance
• High impact and wear resistance
• High heat resistance
• High toughness

Applications

• Items for outdoor use
• Manufacturing aids and fixtures
• End-use parts
• Production tools
• Functional prototypes

 

PETG

User-friendly filament for general applications

PETG (Polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified) is an industrial thermoplastic 3D printing filament with excellent chemical resistance. PETG is strong, durable, with good heat resistance, and easy to print. PETG 3D printed parts can be used for prototyping, function-testing, parts assembly and much more.

• Excellent chemical resistance
• Easy to print
• High stiffness and strength
• Good impact resistance

Applications

• Prototyping and design
• Containers and bottles
• Manufacture aids
• Education and visualization

 

PLA

The recommended 3D printing filament for beginners

PLA (Polylactide) is a non-toxic, bio-based industrial thermoplastic that is 100% bio-degradable. It notable for being easy to print with, durable, and relatively strong, making it one of the most user-friendly 3D printing filaments available on the market. And as such, it is the filament most recommended for people who are new to 3D printing. Additionally, this ease-of-use makes it ideal to create 3D printed parts for design, prototyping, and jigs and fixtures.

• Easy to print with excellent surface finish
• Wide range of colour options
• High stiffness and strength
• Biodegradable and environmentally friendly

Applications

• Prototyping and design
• Architecture models
• Education and visualization
• Manufacture aids
• Art and sculpture