Plastic 3D Printing Materials Available: Resin/Nylon/Plastic/Nylon

Plastic 3D Printing Materials and Their Applicable 3D Printing Technologies

Materials: Harts (ABS-liknande, PC-liknande), Nylon (PA, for SLS), Rött vax, PLA, TPU, PA, carbon fiber, PC, ABS

Material Category3D Printing TechnologyMaterial NameColor OptionPost-ProcessingDimensional AccuracyAdvantagesLimitationsApplicationsMax Build Size (mm)
Photopolymer ResinSLAABS-likeWhiteSanding, Bead Blasting, Painting, Silkscreen, Vacuum Plating, UV Coating, Laser Engraving±0.2-0.5mmCost-effective, Fast turnaround, Assembling capability, No size restrictionsBrittle material, Heat resistance \\\~40°C, Yellowing over time without coating, Limited reuse of threaded holesPrototypes, Automotive, Medical, Konsumentelektronik, Toys, Machinery, Aerospace1200×600×400
ABS-likeYellowCost-effective, Fast turnaround, Assembling capability, No size restrictionsBrittle material, Heat resistance \\\~40°C, Yellowing over time without coating, Limited reuse of threaded holes
ABS-likeGreenCost-effective, Fast turnaround, Assembling capability, No size restrictionsBrittle material, Heat resistance \\\~40°C, Yellowing over time without coating, Limited reuse of threaded holes
ABS-likeBlackCost-effective, Fast turnaround, Assembling capability, No size restrictionsBrittle material, Heat resistance \\\~40°C, Yellowing over time without coating, Limited reuse of threaded holes
Photopolymer ResinSLAPC-likeTransparentSanding, Polishing, Bead Blasting, Painting, Silkscreen, Vacuum Plating, Laser Engraving±0.2-0.5mmAffordable pricing, Quick cycle time, Assembly possible, Unlimited size capacity90% transparency max (vs CNC machining), Limited optical clarityTransparent parts, Lampshades, Display models600×600×400
PC-likeSemi-TransparentAffordable pricing, Quick cycle time, Assembly possible, Unlimited size capacity90% transparency max (vs CNC machining), Limited optical clarity
NylonSLSPABlack/WhiteNone±0.3mmWear-resistant, High temperature toleranceRough surface finish, Not suitable for bondingHome Appliances, Power Tools, Automotive Components200×200×100
Rött vaxDLP–RedNone±0.1mmHigh precision, Fine detail capabilityHigher cost, Limited build sizeJewelry, Accessories, Animation Models200×100×200
Inkjet Fused FilamentFDMPLA, TPU, PA, carbon fiber, PC, ABSMultiple colors availableGrinding, putsning, sandblästring, spraying, silke – screening, laser engraving, etc.±0.05mmMultiple colors, various materials, cost – effective, no size restrictionsRough surfaceCrafts, lighting fixtures, home furnishings, animation and comics, etc.1000*1000*500
Material CategoryPhotopolymer Resin
3D Printing TechnologySLA
Material NameABS-like
Color OptionWhite
Post-ProcessingSanding, Bead Blasting, Painting, Silkscreen, Vacuum Plating, UV Coating, Laser Engraving
Dimensional Accuracy±0.2-0.5mm
AdvantagesCost-effective, Fast turnaround, Assembling capability, No size restrictions
LimitationsBrittle material, Heat resistance \\\~40°C, Yellowing over time without coating, Limited reuse of threaded holes
ApplicationsPrototypes, Automotive, Medical, Konsumentelektronik, Toys, Machinery, Aerospace
Max Build Size (mm)1200×600×400
Material CategoryPhotopolymer Resin
3D Printing TechnologySLA
Material NameABS-like
Color OptionYellow
Post-ProcessingSanding, Bead Blasting, Painting, Silkscreen, Vacuum Plating, UV Coating, Laser Engraving
Dimensional Accuracy±0.2-0.5mm
AdvantagesCost-effective, Fast turnaround, Assembling capability, No size restrictions
LimitationsBrittle material, Heat resistance \\\~40°C, Yellowing over time without coating, Limited reuse of threaded holes
ApplicationsPrototypes, Automotive, Medical, Konsumentelektronik, Toys, Machinery, Aerospace
Max Build Size (mm)1200×600×400
Material CategoryPhotopolymer Resin
3D Printing TechnologySLA
Material NameABS-like
Color OptionGreen
Post-ProcessingSanding, Bead Blasting, Painting, Silkscreen, Vacuum Plating, UV Coating, Laser Engraving
Dimensional Accuracy±0.2-0.5mm
AdvantagesCost-effective, Fast turnaround, Assembling capability, No size restrictions
LimitationsBrittle material, Heat resistance \\\~40°C, Yellowing over time without coating, Limited reuse of threaded holes
ApplicationsPrototypes, Automotive, Medical, Konsumentelektronik, Toys, Machinery, Aerospace
Max Build Size (mm)1200×600×400
Material CategoryPhotopolymer Resin
3D Printing TechnologySLA
Material NameABS-like
Color OptionBlack
Post-ProcessingSanding, Bead Blasting, Painting, Silkscreen, Vacuum Plating, UV Coating, Laser Engraving
Dimensional Accuracy±0.2-0.5mm
AdvantagesCost-effective, Fast turnaround, Assembling capability, No size restrictions
LimitationsBrittle material, Heat resistance \\\~40°C, Yellowing over time without coating, Limited reuse of threaded holes
ApplicationsPrototypes, Automotive, Medical, Konsumentelektronik, Toys, Machinery, Aerospace
Max Build Size (mm)1200×600×400
Material CategoryPhotopolymer Resin
3D Printing TechnologySLA
Material NamePC-like
Color OptionTransparent
Post-ProcessingSanding, Polishing, Bead Blasting, Painting, Silkscreen, Vacuum Plating, Laser Engraving
Dimensional Accuracy±0.2-0.5mm
AdvantagesAffordable pricing, Quick cycle time, Assembly possible, Unlimited size capacity
Limitations90% transparency max (vs CNC machining), Limited optical clarity
ApplicationsTransparent parts, Lampshades, Display models
Max Build Size (mm)600×600×400
Material CategoryPhotopolymer Resin
3D Printing TechnologySLA
Material NamePC-like
Color OptionSemi-Transparent
Post-ProcessingSanding, Polishing, Bead Blasting, Painting, Silkscreen, Vacuum Plating, Laser Engraving
Dimensional Accuracy±0.2-0.5mm
AdvantagesAffordable pricing, Quick cycle time, Assembly possible, Unlimited size capacity
Limitations90% transparency max (vs CNC machining), Limited optical clarity
ApplicationsTransparent parts, Lampshades, Display models
Max Build Size (mm)600×600×400
Material CategoryNylon
3D Printing TechnologySLS
Material NamePA
Color OptionBlack/White
Post-ProcessingNone
Dimensional Accuracy±0.3mm
AdvantagesWear-resistant, High temperature tolerance
LimitationsRough surface finish, Not suitable for bonding
ApplicationsHome Appliances, Power Tools, Automotive Components
Max Build Size (mm)200×200×100
Material CategoryRött vax
3D Printing TechnologyDLP
Material Name–
Color OptionRed
Post-ProcessingNone
Dimensional Accuracy±0.1mm
AdvantagesHigh precision, Fine detail capability
LimitationsHigher cost, Limited build size
ApplicationsJewelry, Accessories, Animation Models
Max Build Size (mm)200×100×200
Material CategoryInkjet Fused Filament
3D Printing TechnologyFDM
Material NamePLA, TPU, PA, carbon fiber, PC, ABS
Color OptionMultiple colors available
Post-ProcessingGrinding, putsning, sandblästring, spraying, silke – screening, laser engraving, etc.
Dimensional Accuracy±0.05mm
AdvantagesMultiple colors, various materials, cost – effective, no size restrictions
LimitationsRough surface
ApplicationsCrafts, lighting fixtures, home furnishings, animation and comics, etc.
Max Build Size (mm)1000*1000*500

Plastic 3D Printing Data from DT | Data for reference only, actual parameters may vary depending on equipment and process