Materials are the new technology frontier for 3D Printing and the landscape is changing all the time. 3ntr Printers put you in the driver’s seat… but it will take some work on your part (with our help, or course). The benefits of lower cost and freedom to apply innovation makes the work well worth it.
These materials have proven results with the pre-set parameters in the included SSI software. They will perform adequately with the standard configurations. Note: some geometries will still be difficult with these materials — check with your TRAK Machine Tools’ representative.
| Material | Description | Use Cases | Density (g/cm³) |
HDT (@ 0.45 MPa) |
Elongation at Break | Max. Tensile Strength (MPa) |
Flamability (UL94) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS | Common, Good surface quality, Post processing | Tool handles, Automotive trim components, Electrical enclosures | 1.05 | 95°C | 5.52% | 42 | HB |
| ASA | UV resistance, Good chemical resistance | Outdoor use, Automotive industry | 1.07 | 95°C | 10.00% | 45 | TBD |
| IGUS Iglidur | Low friction | Material mixing, Replacement parts | 1.21 | - | - | 46 (@ +20°C) |
- |
| nPOWER (PPS) | High strength, Thermal and chemical resistance | Engine manifolds, Chemical tanks | 1.26 | 210°C (@ 1.8 MPa) |
7.40% | 34.6 | VO |
| PCABS | Good chemical resistance, Good impact strength, Works in hot water | Functional prototypes, Conceptual models, End-use parts | 1.05 | 98°C | 9.00% | 68 | HB |
| TECH-G | Chemical and fatigue resistance, Food safe, FDA CFR 177.1315 | Robotic assemblies, Engineering and architectural use | 1.27 | - | 3% | 55.85 | - |
| Elasto95A | Elasticity, Transparency, Oil, abrasion and tear resistant | Hose liner, Flexible tubing, Hydraulic seals, Drive belts | - | 49°C | 580% | 39 | - |
These materials are possible for use in 3ntr printers. However, they will require additional engineering to determine the precise configurations needed for particular applications.
| Material | Description | Use Cases | Density (g/cm³) |
HDT (@ 0.45 MPa) |
Elongation at Break | Max. Tensile Strength (MPa) |
Flamability (UL94) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPM02C Casting "Wax" |
Properties similar to wax | Microcasting | 1.1 | - | 5.80% | 35.7 | - |
| GF30-PP Glass Fiber Filled Polypropylene |
Chemical and UV resistance, High stiffness | Functional prototyping, Industrial tooling, Transportation | 1.17 | 124°C (@ 1.8MPa) |
2.10% | 102 | TBD |
| Nylon 645 | Thermal resistance, Mechanical resistance | Gears, Spacer supports, Fan blades, Protective covers | 1.09 | - | 186% | 35.77 | HB |
| PA6CF Carbon Fiber Filled Nylon |
High tensile and impact strength | Parts with flat surfaces | 1.17 | 215°C | 3% | 105 | - |
| PA6GF Glass Fiber Filled Nylon |
Exhibits excellent thermal and mechanical properties without sacrificing layer adhesion | Suitable for gears and mechanical parts where excellent wear resistance is required, and parts exposed to high static loads over long periods in high temperature conditions | 1.2 | 191°C | 3.40% | 84.5 | - |
| PA12CF35 Carbon Fiber Filled Nylon |
High strength, stiffness and toughness | Printing ducting in automotive and aerospace applications, casting patterns, composite tooling and prosthetics | 1.2 | 154°C | 3.90% | 66 | - |
| Elasto85A SPFU Required SSI Supported |
Elasticity, Transparency, Oil, abrasion and tear resistant | Hose liner, Flexible tubing, Hydraulic seals, Drive belts | 1.19 | 44°C | 680% | 26 | - |
| Elasto75D SPFU Required |
Elasticity, Transparency, Oil, abrasion and tear resistant | Hose liner, Flexible tubing, Hydraulic seals, Drive belts | 1.18 | 41°C | 295% | 48 | - |
| Material | Removal | Solvent | Compatible Materials | Heated Chamber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSU00 | Breakaway | None | ASA, ABS, PCABS | Yes |
| SSU02 | Breakaway | None | PACF | No |
| SSU05 | Breakaway | None | nPOWER | Yes |
| SSU09 | Soluble | Wave (VXL EX) detergent | ABS, ASA, PC-ABS, PA910, PA645 | Yes |
| SSU301 | Soluble/Breakaway | Hot water* | TPU, PETG, Selected nylons | No/Yes |
| N1 | Breakaway | None | Nylon, GF-30 PP | Yes |
