3D Printing Materials
Filament
ABS
Characteristics
Cost effective, very sturdy and hard, engineering plastic, moderately superior to PLA.
Accuracy
0.05mm
Color
Cost
$$$$$
Suitable
Machine parts for industry use, able to withstand high stress and temperature.
Not Suitable
Any products require high precision and complex design. Difficult for post-processing.
Resin
High-detail Resin
Characteristics
Engineering material, high precision, hard and sturdy, fine and smooth surface
Accuracy
0.03mm
Color
Cost
$$$$$
Suitable
Products with complex design and high precision Abstract and intricate projects for smooth surface finishes.
Not Suitable
Any products that will be exposed to UV light
Transparent Resin
Characteristics
Product will be transparent after post-processing, durable and having fine and smooth
Accuracy
0.03mm
Color
Cost
$$$$$
Suitable
Products required to have clarity with smooth surface. Suitable for materials with limited functionality
Not Suitable
Any products that will be exposed to UV light
Nylon
Nylon
Characteristics
Strong, flexible, corrosive and wear resistent
Accuracy
0.2mm
Color
Cost
$$$$$
Suitable
Fine and smooth prints
Simple shapes to be made and no additional supports are required.
Not Suitable
Does not work with your average 3D desktop because of the temperature requirement
needed to print.
Not suitable to moist and humid environments
as a result when improperly dried it results in printing defects.
Metal
Aluminium Alloy
Characteristics
Light weight, high strength and high corrosion resistance.
Accuracy
0.1mm
Color
Cost
$$$$$
Suitable
Structural component, complex shape due to the minimum stress concentration
Not Suitable
Other fields other than structural components due to the price.
Stainless Steel
Characteristics
High corrosion resistence; high strength and hardness; attractive appearance
Accuracy
0.1mm
Color
Cost
$$$$$
