Materials

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The FDM thermoplastics and SLA resins we print in San Jose. Each card lists what the material does well, where it is typically used, and its datasheet.

4 materials

FDM

PLA

A general purpose material optimized for ease of printing and surface quality. Best suited for visual prototypes and low load applications.

Advantages

  • Excellent surface finish
  • High dimensional accuracy
  • Cost effective

Applications

  • Concept models, visual prototypes, low stress parts, and fit checks.
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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.

Advantages

  • Good impact strength
  • Moderate heat resistance
  • Easy to post process and install heat set inserts

Applications

  • Enclosures, brackets, housings, fixtures, and general purpose functional parts.
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Nylon (PA)

Nylon materials are known for their toughness, fatigue resistance, and wear properties. Often used for demanding mechanical applications.

Advantages

  • High strength and toughness
  • Excellent wear and fatigue resistance
  • Suitable for snap fits and moving assemblies

Applications

  • Gears, brackets, clips, hinges, and functional mechanical components.
SLA

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.

Advantages

  • High resolution and fine feature detail
  • Smooth surface finish
  • Tight dimensional tolerances

Applications

  • High detail prototypes, cosmetic models, small enclosures, and form and fit testing.

Don't see a material listed?

If you do not see a material listed that fits your application, feel free to reach out. We regularly work with customers to identify the most appropriate material for their design and performance requirements.

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