5 Common 3D Printing Materials:
Plastic materials
PLA (Polylactic Acid)
Characteristics: Biodegradable, made from renewable plant resources such as corn, environmentally friendly. It has a low printing temperature, is easy to print, flows smoothly out of the nozzle, and has no unpleasant odor when extruded, providing high-quality surface detail for 3D printing.
Applications: Widely used in the production of disposable products, personalized products, such as toys, decorations, etc. It can also be used in the manufacture of medical models and educational models.
3D Printing Materials PLA
ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Copolymer)
Characteristics: good cold and heat resistance, high bonding strength between layers, suitable for high-speed printing, tough material, finished products can be painted into a variety of colors, the appearance of opaque ivory particles, non-toxic, tasteless, low water absorption.
Applications: Commonly used in the manufacture of mechanical components, automotive parts, sports shoes soles, automotive seals and other products that require high strength and durability.
3D Printing Materials ABS
Resin
Photosensitive resin
Characteristics: High molding precision and a wide variety of variations, such as transparent and semi-solid, enable the production of models with rich details. It is molded by light-curing technology and has a smooth surface after curing.
Application: Mainly used in SLA (light-curing molding) 3D printers, widely used in jewelry making, dental models, biological models, medical models, and intermediate design process models.
3D Printing Materials Photosensitive Resin
Metallic materials
Stainless steel, titanium alloy, etc.
Characteristics: high strength, high hardness, corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance and other excellent performance, can withstand large external forces and harsh working environment.
Applications: Widely used in aerospace, automobile manufacturing, mechanical engineering, medical equipment and other fields, can directly print out the complex shape of the metal parts, such as aircraft engine blades, automotive parts, medical equipment and so on.
3D printing materials Stainless steel
Ceramic Material
Ceramic Powder
Characteristics: high hardness, high abrasion resistance, high temperature resistance, good corrosion resistance and insulation, etc., after sintering, it can obtain high strength and stability.
Application: It can be used to print personalized cups, tableware and other daily necessities, and can also be used to make architectural components, artistic sculptures, etc. It can also be used to make ceramic molds and mechanical parts in the industrial field.
3D printing materials Ceramics