Fused Deposition Modeling Materials
FDM Technology works with production-grade thermoplastics to build tough, durable parts that are accurate, repeatable and stable over time. 3D print your concept models, prototypes, tools and production parts in familiar materials like ABS, PC and high-performance ULTEM 1010 and ULTEM 9085.
| MATERIAL | DESCRIPTION | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Tensile Elongation @Break | Flexural Strength | Flexural Modulus | IZOD IMPACT STRENGTH | Heat Deflection Temp. | ||||||
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ABS | Standard prototyping plastic with durability | 4,700 psi (33 MPa) | 320,000 psi (2,200 MPa) | 6% | 8,450 psi (58 MPa) | 5,050 psi (35 MPa) | 300,000 psi (2,100 MPa) | 240,000 psi (1,650 MPa) | 2.0 ft-lb/in (106 J/m) | 180°F (82°C) |
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ABS-M30 | Stronger than standard ABS with a variety of color options | 4,650 psi (32 MPa) | 4,050 psi (28 MPa) | 320,000 psi (2,230 MPa) | 310,000 psi (2,180 MPa) | 7% | 2% | 8,700 psi (60 MPa) | 7,000 psi (48 MPa) | 300,000 psi (2,060 MPa) | 250,000 psi (1,760 MPa) | 2.4 ft-lb/in (128 J/m) | 180°F (82°C) |
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ABS-ESD7 | Strong thermoplastic with static dissipative properties | 5,200 psi (36 MPa) | 350,000 psi (2,400 MPa) | 3% | 8,800 psi (61 MPa) | 350,000 psi (2,400 MPa) | 0.5 ft-lb/in (28 J/m) | 180°F (82°C) |
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ASA | UV-stable & color-fast | 4,750 psi (33 MPa) | 4,300 psi (30 MPa) | 290,000 psi (2,010 MPa) | 280,000 psi (1,950 MPa) | 9% | 3% | 8,700 psi (60 MPa) | 6,900 psi (48 MPa) | 270,000 psi (1,870 MPa) | 240,000 psi (1,630 MPa) | 1.2 ft-lb/in (64 J/m) | 196°F (91°C) |
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PC | Accurate, durable, strong, RF transparent | 8,300 psi (57 MPa) | 6,100 psi (30 MPa) | 282,000 psi (1,944 MPa) | 284,000 psi (1,958 MPa) | 4.8% | 2.5% | 13,000 psi (89 MPa) | 9,900 (68 MPa) | 291,000 psi (2,006 MPa) | 261,000 psi (1,800 MPa) | 1.4 ft-lb/in (73 J/m) | 0.5 ft-lb/in (28 J/m) | 261°F (127°C) |
PC-ABS | Superior strength, heat resistance | 5,000 psi (34 MPa) | 4,300 (30 MPa) | 260,000 psi (1,810 MPa) | 250,000 (1,720 MPa) | 5% | 2% | 8,500 psi (59 MPa) | 6,000 psi (41 MPa) | 250,000 psi (1,740 MPa) | 225,000 psi (1,550 MPa) | 3.7 ft-lb/in (196 J/m) | 205°F (96°C) |
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PC-ISO | (ISO 10993; USP Class VI) Gamma & EtO sterilizable for medical | 8,300 psi (57 MPa) | 289,800 psi (2,000 Mpa) | 4% | 13,100 psi (90 MPa) | 310,400 psi (2,100 MPa) | 1.6 ft-lb/in (86 J/m) | 260°F (127°C) |
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ULTEM 1010 | Excellent strength, thermal stability and the ability to withstand steam autoclaving | 11,700 psi (81 MPa) | 5,400 psi (37 MPa) | 402,000 psi (2,770 MPa) | 322,000 psi (2,200 MPa) | 3.3% | 2.0% | 21,000 psi (144 MPa) | 11,100 (77 MPa) | 409,000 psi (2,820 MPa) | 324,000 psi (2,230 MPa) | 0.8 ft-lb/in (41 J/m) | 0.4 ft-lb/in (24 J/m) | 415°F (213°C) |
ULTEM 9085 | Flame retardant (FAR 25.853; UL 94 V-0) | 9,950 psi (69 MPa) | 6,100 psi (42 MPa) | 312,000 psi (2,150 MPa) | 329,000 psi (2,270 MPa) | 5.8% | 2.2% | 16,200 psi (112 MPa) | 9,900 psi (68 MPa) | 331,000 psi (2,300 MPa) | 297,000 psi (2,050 MPa) | 2.2 ft-lb/in (120 J/m) | 0.9 ft-lb/in (48 J/m) | 307°F (153°C) |
Nylon 12 | High elongation at break | 6,650 psi (46 MPa) | 5,600 psi (38.5 MPa) | 186,000 psi (1,282 MPa) | 65,000 psi (1,138 MPa) | 30% | 5.4% | 9,700 psi (67 MPa) | 8,800 psi (61 MPa) | 185,000 psi (1,276 MPa) | 171,000 psi (1,180 MPa) | 2.5 ft-lb/in (135 J/m) | 1.0 ft-lb/in (53 J/m) | 180°F (82°C) |
Nylon 12CF | Carbon-filled Nylon 12 with the highest flexural strength of any FDM thermoplastic | 9,190 psi (63.4 MPa) | 4,170 psi (28.8 MPa) | 1.1 Msi (7,515 MPa) | 0.33 Msi (2,300 Mpa | 1.90% | 1.20% | 20,660 psi (142 MPa) | 8,430 psi (58.1 Mpa) | 1.5 Msi (10,620 Mpa) | 0.3 Msi (1830 Mpa) | 1.6 ft – Ib/in (85 J/m) | 0.4 ft – Ib/in 21.4 J/m | 289°F (143°C) |
Anterro 800NA | Antero™ 800NA is a PEKK-based FDM® thermoplastic. High heat resistance, chemical resistance, low outgassing and dimensional stability. | 93.1 ± 0.4 Mpa | 45.9 ± 5.3 MPa (6,650 ± 765 psi) | 3.1 ± 0.3 GPa (448.9 ± 39.5 ksi) | 3.5 ± 0.7 GPa (505.3 ± 108.2 ksi) | 6.40 ± 1.05% | 1.22 ± 0.28% | 142 ± 3 MPa (20,548 ± 477 psi) | 64 ± 10 MPa (9,349 ± 1,514 psi) | 3.1 ± 0.1 GPa (445.6 ± 10.8 ksi) | 2.7 ± 0.1 GPa (388.7 ± 13.0 ksi) | 37 ± 6 J/m (0.69 ± 0.12 ft-lb/in) | 27 ± 5 J/m (0.51 ± 0.09 ft-lb/in) | 147 °C (296.6 °F) |
Materials |
ABS |
DESCRIPTIONStandard prototyping plastic with durability |
TENSILE STRENGTH4,700 psi (33 MPa) |
TENSILE MODULUS320,000 psi (2,200 MPa) |
TENSILE ELONGATION @ BREAK6% |
FLEXURAL STRENGTH8,450 psi (58 MPa) |
5,050 psi (35 MPa) |
FLEXURAL MODULUS300,000 psi (2,100 MPa) |
240,000 psi (1,650 MPa) |
IZOD IMPACT STRENGTH2.0 ft-lb/in (106 J/m) |
HEAT DEFLECTION180°F (82°C) |
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ABS-M30 |
DESCRIPTIONStronger than standard ABS with a variety of color options |
TENSILE STRENGTH4,650 psi (32 MPa) |
4,050 psi (28 MPa) |
TENSILE MODULUS320,000 psi (2,230 MPa) |
310,000 psi (2,180 MPa) |
TENSILE ELONGATION @ BREAK7% |
2% |
FLEXURAL STRENGTH8,700 psi (60 MPa) |
7,000 psi (48 MPa) |
FLEXURAL MODULUS300,000 psi (2,060 MPa) |
250,000 psi (1,760 MPa) |
IZOD IMPACT STRENGTH2.4 ft-lb/in (128 J/m) |
HEAT DEFLECTION180°F (82°C) |
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ABS-ESD7 |
DESCRIPTIONStrong thermoplastic with static dissipative properties |
TENSILE STRENGTH5,200 psi (36 MPa) |
TENSILE MODULUS350,000 psi (2,400 MPa) |
TENSILE ELONGATION @ BREAK3% |
FLEXURAL STRENGTH8,800 psi (61 MPa) |
FLEXURAL MODULUS300,000 psi (2,400 MPa) |
IZOD IMPACT STRENGTH0.5 ft-lb/in (28 J/m) |
HEAT DEFLECTION180°F (82°C) |
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ASA |
DESCRIPTIONUV-stable & color-fast |
TENSILE STRENGTH4,750 psi (33 MPa) |
4,300 psi (30 MPa) |
TENSILE MODULUS290,000 psi (2,010 MPa) |
280,000 psi (1,950 MPa) |
TENSILE ELONGATION @ BREAK9% |
3% |
FLEXURAL STRENGTH8,700 psi (60 MPa) |
6,900 psi (48 MPa) |
FLEXURAL MODULUS270,000 psi (1,870 MPa) |
240,000 psi (1,630 MPa) |
IZOD IMPACT STRENGTH1.2 ft-lb/in (64 J/m) |
HEAT DEFLECTION196°F (91°C) |
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PC |
DESCRIPTIONAccurate, durable, strong, RF transparent |
TENSILE STRENGTH8,300 psi (57 MPa) |
6,100 psi 30 MPa) |
TENSILE MODULUS282,000 psi (1,944 MPa) |
284,000 psi (1,958 MPa) |
TENSILE ELONGATION @ BREAK4.8% |
2.5% |
FLEXURAL STRENGTH13,000 psi (89 MPa) |
9,900 psi (68 MPa) |
FLEXURAL MODULUS291,000 psi (2,006 MPa) |
261,000 psi (1,800 MPa) |
IZOD IMPACT STRENGTH1.4 ft-lb/in (73 J/m) |
0.5 ft-lb/in (28 J/m) |
HEAT DEFLECTION261°F (127°C) |
Materials |
PC-ABS |
DESCRIPTIONSuperior strength, heat resistance |
TENSILE STRENGTH5,000 psi (34 MPa) |
4,300psi 30 MPa) |
TENSILE MODULUS260,000 psi (1,810 MPa) |
250,000 psi (1,720 MPa) |
TENSILE ELONGATION @ BREAK5% |
2% |
FLEXURAL STRENGTH8,500 psi (59 MPa) |
6,000 psi (41 MPa) |
FLEXURAL MODULUS250,000 psi (1,740 MPa) |
225,000 psi (1,550 MPa) |
IZOD IMPACT STRENGTH3.7 ft-lb/in (196 J/m) |
HEAT DEFLECTION205°F (96°C) |
Materials |
PC-ISO |
DESCRIPTION(ISO 10993; USP Class VI) Gamma & EtO sterilizable for medical |
TENSILE STRENGTH8,300 psi (57 MPa) |
TENSILE MODULUS289,800 psi (2,000 MPa) |
TENSILE ELONGATION @ BREAK4% |
FLEXURAL STRENGTH13,100 psi (90 MPa) |
FLEXURAL MODULUS310,400 psi (2,100 MPa) |
IZOD IMPACT STRENGTH1.6 ft-lb/in (86 J/m) |
HEAT DEFLECTION260°F (127°C) |
Materials |
ULTEM 1010 |
DESCRIPTIONExcellent strength, thermal stability and the ability to withstand steam autoclaving |
TENSILE STRENGTH11,700 psi (81 MPa) |
5,400 psi (37 MPa) |
TENSILE MODULUS402,000 psi (2,770 MPa) |
322,000 psi (2,200 MPa) |
TENSILE ELONGATION @ BREAK3.3% |
2.0% |
FLEXURAL STRENGTH21,000 psi (144 MPa) |
11,100 psi (77 MPa) |
FLEXURAL MODULUS409,000 psi (2,820 MPa) |
324,000 psi (2,230 MPa) |
IZOD IMPACT STRENGTH0.8 ft-lb/in (41 J/m) |
0.4 ft-lb/in (24 J/m) |
HEAT DEFLECTION415°F (213°C) |
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ULTEM 9085 |
DESCRIPTIONFlame retardant (FAR 25.853; UL 94 V-0) |
TENSILE STRENGTH9,950 psi (69 MPa) |
6,100 psi (42 MPa) |
TENSILE MODULUS312,000 psi (2,150 MPa) |
329,000 psi (2,270 MPa) |
TENSILE ELONGATION @ BREAK5.8% |
2.2% |
FLEXURAL STRENGTH16,200 psi (112 MPa) |
9,900 psi (68 MPa) |
FLEXURAL MODULUS331,000 psi (2,300 MPa) |
297,000 psi (2,050 MPa) |
IZOD IMPACT STRENGTH2.2 ft-lb/in (120 J/m) |
0.9 ft-lb/in (48 J/m) |
HEAT DEFLECTION307°F (153°C) |
Materials |
Nylon 12 |
DESCRIPTIONHigh elongation at break |
TENSILE STRENGTH6,650 psi (46 MPa) |
5,600 psi (38.5 MPa) |
TENSILE MODULUS186,000 psi 1,282 MPa) |
65,000 psi (1,138 MPa) |
TENSILE ELONGATION @ BREAK30% |
5.4% |
FLEXURAL STRENGTH9,700 psi (67 MPa) |
8,800 psi (61 MPa) |
FLEXURAL MODULUS185,000 psi (1,276 MPa) |
171,000 psi (1,180 MPa) |
IZOD IMPACT STRENGTH2.5 ft-lb/in (135 J/m) |
1.0 ft-lb/in (53 J/m) |
HEAT DEFLECTION180°F (82°C) |
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Nylon 12CF |
DESCRIPTIONCarbon-filled Nylon 12 with the highest flexural strength of any FDM thermoplastic |
TENSILE STRENGTH9,190 psi (63.4 MPa) |
4,170 psi (28.8 MPa) |
TENSILE MODULUS1.1 Msi (7,515 MPa) |
0.33 Msi (2,300 MPa) |
TENSILE ELONGATION @ BREAK1.90% |
1.20% |
FLEXURAL STRENGTH20,660 psi (142 MPa) |
8,430 psi (58.1 MPa) |
FLEXURAL MODULUS1.5 Msi (10,620 MPa) |
0.3 Msi (1,830 MPa) |
IZOD IMPACT STRENGTH1.6 ft – Ib/in (85 J/m) |
0.4 ft – Ib/in (21.4 J/m) |
HEAT DEFLECTION289°F (143°C) |
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Anterro 800NA |
DESCRIPTIONAntero™ 800NA is a PEKK-based FDM® thermoplastic. High heat resistance, chemical resistance, low outgassing and dimensional stability. |
TENSILE STRENGTH93.1 ± 0.4 Mpa |
45.9 ± 5.3 MPa (6,650 ± 765 psi) |
TENSILE MODULUS3.1 ± 0.3 GPa (448.9 ± 39.5 ksi) |
3.5 ± 0.7 GPa (505.3 ± 108.2 ksi) |
TENSILE ELONGATION @ BREAK6.40 ± 1.05% |
1.22 ± 0.28% |
FLEXURAL STRENGTH142 ± 3 MPa (20,548 ± 477 psi) |
64 ± 10 MPa (9,349 ± 1,514 psi) |
FLEXURAL MODULUS3.1 ± 0.1 GPa (445.6 ± 10.8 ksi) |
2.7 ± 0.1 GPa (388.7 ± 13.0 ksi) |
IZOD IMPACT STRENGTH37 ± 6 J/m (0.69 ± 0.12 ft-lb/in) |
27 ± 5 J/m (0.51 ± 0.09 ft-lb/in) |
HEAT DEFLECTION147 °C (296.6 °F) |
