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ABS printed by fused deposition modeling is the amorphous acrylonitrile butadiene styrene thermoplastic, extruded from filament and deposited as fused layers. Parts are anisotropic, with the lowest strength and ductility across layer interfaces, so build orientation relative to the load matters, and visible layer lines and small voids between beads are typical. ABS shrinks as it cools, so large flat parts tend to warp unless the bed is heated and the chamber is enclosed. Overhangs need support structures, and surfaces are often sanded or smoothed with solvent vapor. Printed ABS is used for functional prototypes, enclosures, jigs and fixtures that need impact toughness and easy finishing.
Anycubic ABS is the maker's ABS filament grade, printed by fused deposition modeling. As with other ABS filaments, printed parts are anisotropic and weakest across the layer lines, where interlayer bonding governs failure. Shrinkage on cooling makes warping and layer splitting common, so it is printed on a heated bed, preferably in an enclosed chamber. Parts show visible layer lines, need supports under steep overhangs, and are often sanded or acetone-vapor smoothed. Typical uses are functional prototypes, housings, and jigs and fixtures that need more heat and impact resistance than PLA. Every value on this page is read from Anycubic's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Bambu ABS is Bambu Lab's grade of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene filament for fused deposition modeling, extruded through a heated nozzle layer by layer. Printed parts are anisotropic, weaker across layers than along them, and show visible layer lines. ABS shrinks as it cools, so it tends to warp and split between layers unless printed on a heated bed in an enclosed chamber. Overhangs need removable supports, and surfaces can be smoothed with acetone vapor. Parts in it are used for functional prototypes, enclosures, jigs and fixtures, and components that need more toughness and heat resistance than PLA. Every value on this page is read from Bambu Lab's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Bambu Lab Bambu ABS, annealed, is one maker's ABS filament printed by fused deposition modeling and heat-treated after printing. As printed, the deposited roads leave layer lines, small voids and weaker bonding across layers than along them. ABS also shrinks on cooling, which causes warping and residual stress, so it is printed on a heated bed, preferably in an enclosure. Annealing does not crystallize this amorphous polymer, but it relaxes residual stress and can improve interlayer bonding, though it may shrink or distort the part. Printed parts serve as functional prototypes, housings, jigs and fixtures. Every value on this page is read from Bambu Lab's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Creality CR-ABS is Creality's filament grade of ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), printed by fused deposition modeling, which melts the copolymer and extrudes it through a nozzle in successive layers. As with other ABS filaments, parts are anisotropic: bonding between layers is weaker than along the deposited roads, so strength is lowest in the build direction, and surfaces show layer lines. ABS shrinks on cooling and tends to warp or split between layers unless printed on a heated bed, ideally in an enclosure, and overhangs need removable supports. Parts are often smoothed with acetone vapor and are used for functional prototypes, enclosures, housings, jigs and fixtures. Every value on this page is read from Creality's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Raise3D Premium ABS is a maker's grade of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene filament for fused deposition modeling, built up from successive extruded molten layers. As with other printed ABS, parts consist of fused roads with small voids between them, so they are weaker across layers than within them and show visible layer lines. ABS shrinks as it cools, so warping and layer splitting are concerns. It is printed on a heated bed, ideally in an enclosed chamber, and parts may need support removal, sanding or vapor smoothing. Printed parts serve as prototypes, housings, jigs and fixtures, and other functional parts that need moderate impact toughness. Every value on this page is read from Raise3D's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Stratasys ABS-M30 is an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene filament grade printed by fused deposition modeling on industrial systems with a heated build chamber. Parts are built from fused extruded roads, so they show layer lines and stair-stepping on sloped faces and are weaker across layers in the build direction than within them. Overhangs are usually built on a soluble support that is dissolved away after printing, and surfaces are often sanded, vapor smoothed or painted where appearance matters. The grade is used for functional prototypes, jigs, fixtures, manufacturing aids and low-volume end-use housings. Every value on this page is read from Stratasys' own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Stratasys ABS-M30i is a maker's grade of ABS filament for fused deposition modeling, where the amorphous thermoplastic is extruded through a heated nozzle and laid down layer by layer. Printed parts show layer lines and small voids between deposited roads, and they are weaker and less tough across layers than within them. Shrinkage on cooling makes ABS prone to warping, so it is usually printed in a heated enclosure. Overhangs need support material, often a soluble one, and surfaces are commonly sanded or vapor smoothed. Parts are used for functional prototypes, jigs, fixtures, housings and low-volume end-use components. Every value on this page is read from Stratasys' own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
UltiMaker ABS is a filament grade of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene made by UltiMaker for fused deposition modeling. Printed parts are built from fused extruded roads, so strength and toughness are lower across layers than within them. The layer lines leave a ribbed surface that is often sanded or smoothed with acetone vapor. ABS shrinks on cooling and tends to warp, so it is printed on a heated bed, preferably in an enclosed chamber, with supports under overhangs. Parts serve as functional prototypes, housings, jigs and fixtures that need more heat resistance and impact toughness than PLA. Every value on this page is read from UltiMaker's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Nylon 66 printed by fused deposition modeling is polyamide 66 supplied as filament and deposited layer by layer through a heated nozzle. The semi-crystalline polymer shrinks considerably on cooling and takes up moisture readily, so parts warp and lift from the bed unless adhesion is good and the chamber is heated, and the filament needs drying before printing. Printed parts are anisotropic, weakest between layers and strongest along the extruded roads, with visible layer lines and small voids between roads. Overhangs usually need supports. It is used for jigs, fixtures, functional prototypes and wear-resistant end-use parts such as brackets, housings and clips.
BigRep PA6/66 is a copolyamide filament of polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 printed by fused deposition modeling, including on large-format machines. The filament absorbs moisture readily and must be dried before printing. The semi-crystalline polymer also shrinks on cooling, so a heated bed and an enclosed chamber help limit warping. Parts are weaker across layers than along the deposited roads, show visible layer lines and need supports under steep overhangs. Printed parts are used for functional prototypes, jigs, fixtures and tooling, and for tough, wear-resistant end-use components. Every value on this page is read from BigRep's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Nylon printed by fused deposition modeling is a polyamide thermoplastic extruded from filament through a heated nozzle and deposited layer by layer. Parts contain small voids between the bonded roads and are weaker across the layers than along them, with visible layer lines and support material needed under overhangs. Nylon warps and shrinks on cooling and absorbs moisture, so filament is dried before printing and parts change stiffness and dimensions as they take up water. Printed parts include jigs and fixtures, functional prototypes, gears, bushings and other tough, wear-resistant components, and industrial systems sometimes add continuous fiber reinforcement for stiffness.
Markforged Nylon White is an unfilled nylon filament from Markforged, printed by fused deposition modeling and also usable as the matrix for the maker's continuous fibre reinforcement. Parts are built from fused beads, so they show layer lines and some porosity between roads, and they are weaker and less tough across layers than along them. The filament absorbs moisture readily and must be kept dry before and during printing to avoid poor surfaces and weakened parts, and overhangs need supports. Printed parts serve as jigs, fixtures, non-marring tooling, functional prototypes and tough, slightly flexible end-use components. Every value on this page is read from Markforged's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
UltiMaker Nylon is UltiMaker's nylon filament grade for fused deposition modeling, which melts and extrudes it layer by layer into tough, slightly flexible parts. Like other printed nylons, the filament absorbs moisture readily and is dried and kept dry before printing to avoid bubbling, rough surfaces and weak layers. Parts are weaker across the layers than along them, show visible layer lines and tend to warp as they cool, so a heated bed, good bed adhesion and supports for overhangs are usually needed. Printed parts are used for functional prototypes, jigs and fixtures, snap fits, hinges and lightly loaded gears and wear parts. Every value on this page is read from UltiMaker's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
PA11 printed by Multi Jet Fusion is a semi-crystalline polyamide processed as a polymer powder bed, where inkjet-applied fusing and detailing agents control where infrared energy melts each layer. Unfused powder supports the part, so no support structures are needed. Parts are nearly dense with some residual porosity, have a slightly grainy grey surface, and are somewhat anisotropic between the build plane and the build direction. Caked powder is removed by bead blasting or air, and parts can then be dyed or smoothed. Typical uses are functional prototypes and production of tough, flexible parts such as housings, clips, ducting, snap-fits and living hinges.
HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 is HP's PA11 powder for Multi Jet Fusion, a powder bed process that jets a fusing agent onto each layer and a detailing agent at part edges before infrared energy fuses the printed areas, and the grade is formulated so that much of the unfused powder can be reused in later builds. Parts come out grey with a slightly granular surface, need no supports, and are usually bead blasted and often dyed or smoothed. Compared with MJF PA12 they are more ductile and impact resistant, though ductility is lower along the build direction. They are used for snap fits, living hinges and functional parts that must flex repeatedly without cracking. Every value on this page is read from HP's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
PA11 printed by selective laser sintering is a semi-crystalline polyamide made from castor-oil-derived powder, fused layer by layer in a heated powder bed. The surrounding unsintered powder supports the part, so no support structures are needed and many parts can be nested in one build. As-printed parts have a matte, slightly grainy surface, some residual porosity and modest anisotropy between build directions. Parts are depowdered and usually bead blasted, tumbled, dyed or coated. It is used for functional prototypes, snap-fits, living hinges, housings, ducts and impact-loaded end-use parts.
BASF Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 is a PA11 powder grade for selective laser sintering, in which a laser fuses successive layers of polymer powder in a heated bed. The surrounding unfused powder supports the part, so no support structures are needed. Parts come out slightly porous with a matte, grainy surface, and they are weaker and less ductile across the layers than within them; they are depowdered and bead blasted, and often dyed or smoothed. Laser-sintered PA11 is more ductile and impact tolerant than laser-sintered PA12, so it is used for functional prototypes and end-use parts such as snap fits, hinges, housings and ducts. Every value on this page is read from BASF Forward AM's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
BASF Forward AM Ultrasint PA11 is a PA11 powder grade for selective laser sintering, here in the dry as moulded condition, without moisture conditioning after printing. The laser sinters the powder layer by layer in a heated bed, giving semi-crystalline parts with slight residual porosity, a grainy surface and lower ductility in the build direction than in the build plane. Loose powder supports the part, so no support structures are needed, and parts are usually depowdered, bead blasted and often dyed or smoothed. Printed parts serve where impact resistance and elongation matter, such as snap fits, living hinges, ducts, housings and functional prototypes. Every value on this page is read from BASF Forward AM's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
EOS PA 1101 is an unfilled PA11 powder grade printed by selective laser sintering, in which a laser fuses successive layers of polyamide powder in a heated bed. The surrounding unfused powder supports the part, so no support structures are needed. Parts have slight porosity and a matte, grainy surface that is usually bead blasted and may be dyed or smoothed. Elongation and strength are lower across the layers than within them. Laser-sintered PA11 is more ductile and impact resistant than laser-sintered PA12, which suits it to functional prototypes and end-use parts such as snap fits, living hinges, clips and ducts. Every value on this page is read from EOS's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
EOS PA 1101 is a PA11 powder grade for selective laser sintering, here in the dry as moulded state, meaning tested without conditioning to ambient moisture. Each layer is fused in a heated powder bed, so parts need no supports, but they have slight residual porosity, a matte grainy surface and lower strength and elongation across layers than within them. Compared with laser-sintered PA12 it is notably more ductile and impact-resistant. Parts are usually depowdered and bead-blasted, then dyed or smoothed where appearance matters. It is used for functional parts that must flex or take impact, such as snap fits, living hinges, clips and ducts. Every value on this page is read from EOS's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
EOS PA 1102 Black is a black-pigmented PA11 powder grade for selective laser sintering, which gives parts that are coloured through their full cross-section. The parts are built without supports in the powder bed. They come out with a grainy matte surface, some residual porosity, and lower strength and elongation in the build direction than in the build plane. Post-processing is usually depowdering and bead blasting, with smoothing or sealing where needed. Laser-sintered PA11 is more ductile and impact-resistant than PA12, so the grade suits functional prototypes and end-use parts such as snap fits, living hinges, clips, housings and ducts. Every value on this page is read from EOS's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
EOS PA 1102 Black is a black-pigmented PA11 powder grade for selective laser sintering, described here in the dry state. Parts build in a heated powder bed that supports them, so no support structures are needed. They come out slightly porous with a matte, grainy surface, usually cleaned by blasting. As with other laser-sintered polyamides, strength and elongation are lower in the build direction than in the build plane. Compared with laser-sintered PA12, the PA11 base gives more ductile, impact-resistant parts, suited to snap fits, living hinges, clips, ducts and housings, where the through colour avoids dyeing. Every value on this page is read from EOS's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Formlabs Nylon 11 Powder is a PA11 grade for selective laser sintering, here in the conditioned state, with printed parts equilibrated to ambient moisture. The laser fuses each layer in a powder bed that supports the part, so no supports are needed. Parts have a matte, grainy surface, some porosity and somewhat lower strength and ductility along the build direction, and are depowdered and usually bead blasted. Absorbed moisture plasticizes the polyamide, lowering stiffness and raising toughness and elongation relative to dry parts. Chosen over SLS PA12 for ductility and impact resistance, it is used for snap fits, living hinges, clips, ducts and housings that must flex or absorb impact. Every value on this page is read from Formlabs' own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
PA12 printed by fused deposition modeling is a semi-crystalline polyamide thermoplastic, fed as filament and deposited through a heated nozzle, typically on industrial systems with a heated build chamber. The process leaves a layered structure with visible road lines, small voids between beads and weaker bonding between layers than along the deposited paths, so strength and elongation are lowest in the build direction. Warping from uneven cooling is controlled with bed adhesion and chamber temperature, and overhangs need removable support. Parts are used for jigs, fixtures, functional prototypes, housings and ducts needing toughness and chemical resistance.
Stratasys FDM Nylon 12 is a PA12 filament grade printed by fused deposition modeling, here in the as-built condition. Parts are built from extruded roads fused layer by layer, so strength and toughness are lower across layers than within them, and small voids can remain between beads. As-built surfaces show layer lines and stair-stepping on curved and inclined faces, and overhangs need support material that is removed after printing. Printed parts are used for tough functional prototypes, snap fits and other repeatedly flexed features, jigs, fixtures and low-volume end-use components. Every value on this page is read from Stratasys' own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
PA12 printed by Multi Jet Fusion is a nylon thermoplastic built in a polymer powder bed, where a fusing agent is jetted onto each layer and infrared energy melts the powder it covers while a detailing agent sharpens the edges. Parts are nearly fully dense with only modest anisotropy between build directions, a slightly grainy matte surface, and a grey tone from the agent. No support structures are needed because unfused powder holds the part, but parts require depowdering and usually bead blasting, with dyeing or vapor smoothing added for appearance or sealing. Typical uses are functional prototypes, enclosures, housings, ducts, clips, hinges, jigs and low to medium volume production parts.
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 is a polyamide 12 powder grade for Multi Jet Fusion, in which a fusing agent jetted onto each powder layer absorbs infrared energy so the part areas fuse, and it is formulated so that much of the unfused powder can be reused in later builds. The surrounding powder supports the parts, so no support structures are needed. Parts come out grey with a slightly grainy surface, are normally depowdered and bead blasted and often dyed black, and have fairly even properties across build directions with some residual porosity. Printed parts serve as functional prototypes and end-use parts such as housings, brackets, clips, ducts, and jigs and fixtures. Every value on this page is read from HP's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 W is a white-printing grade of PA12 powder for Multi Jet Fusion, in which infrared energy fuses the powder bed wherever a fusing agent has been jetted, with a detailing agent sharpening edges. Parts come out white rather than the grey typical of the process. They are built without supports in the surrounding powder and show fairly uniform properties across build directions with a slightly grainy surface. They are usually cooled, depowdered and bead blasted, then may be dyed, painted or smoothed. The grade is used for functional prototypes and end-use parts such as housings, enclosures, brackets and consumer components where a light or coloured finish matters. Every value on this page is read from HP's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
PA12 printed by selective laser sintering is a semi-crystalline nylon built from fine powder fused layer by layer in a heated powder bed. The laser sinters the particles rather than fully melting them, so parts keep some residual porosity and a matte, slightly grainy surface, and strength and ductility are usually lowest along the build direction. Surrounding unfused powder supports the part, so no support structures are needed and many parts can be nested in the same build. Parts come out needing depowdering and are often bead blasted, tumbled or dyed to improve finish. Typical uses are functional prototypes, housings, ducts, clips, hinges and low-volume end-use parts.
EOS PA 2200 is a white PA12 powder grade for selective laser sintering and one of the most widely used materials in polymer powder bed fusion. The laser fuses each layer in a heated powder bed, and the unfused powder supports the part, so no support structures are needed and parts can be nested throughout the build volume. Parts come out with a matte, slightly grainy surface, some residual porosity and lower elongation in the build direction than in the layer plane. They are usually bead blasted after depowdering and often dyed or smoothed. Typical uses are functional prototypes and small-series end-use parts such as housings, brackets, ducts, clips and fixtures. Every value on this page is read from EOS's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
EOS PA 2200 is a white PA12 powder grade for selective laser sintering, here in the dry as moulded state, before printed parts take up moisture from the air. The laser fuses each powder layer in a heated bed, and the unfused powder supports the part, so no supports are needed and parts can be nested throughout the build. Printed parts are slightly porous with a matte, granular surface that is usually bead blasted after depowdering, and strength and elongation are lower along the build direction than in the layer plane. It is used for functional prototypes and small series of end-use parts such as housings, ducts, clips, snap fits and fixtures. Every value on this page is read from EOS's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
EOS PA 2201 is a general-purpose white PA12 powder for selective laser sintering, in which a laser fuses successive layers of powder in a heated bed. The surrounding unfused powder supports the parts, so no support structures are needed and parts can be nested throughout the build. As-built parts carry some residual porosity, a grainy matte surface, and somewhat lower strength and elongation along the build direction than in the layer plane. They are usually depowdered and bead blasted, and may be dyed, smoothed or infiltrated. The grade is used for functional prototypes and small series of end-use parts such as housings, ducts, clips, brackets, jigs and fixtures. Every value on this page is read from EOS's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
EOS PA 2201 is an unfilled white PA12 powder grade for selective laser sintering, here in the dry-as-moulded state, before the parts take up moisture from the air. The powder is fused layer by layer in a heated bed whose unfused powder supports the part, so no supports are needed and parts can be nested through the build volume. As built, parts are slightly porous, have a matte, grainy surface, and are weaker and less ductile across layers than within them. They are usually depowdered and bead blasted, and may be dyed or infiltrated. Typical uses are functional prototypes and low-volume end-use parts such as housings, ducts, snap fits and fixtures. Every value on this page is read from EOS's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Farsoon FS3300PA is a PA12 powder grade made by Farsoon for selective laser sintering, in which a laser fuses successive layers of a heated polymer powder bed. As with other laser-sintered PA12, the surrounding unfused powder supports the parts, so no support structures are needed. Parts retain some porosity, a grainy matte surface, and lower strength and elongation in the build direction than in the layer plane. Printed parts are depowdered and bead-blasted, and may be dyed or smoothed. The grade is used for functional prototypes and end-use parts such as housings, ducts, brackets, clips and fixtures, often in small production runs. Every value on this page is read from Farsoon's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Formlabs Nylon 12 Powder is a PA12 grade for selective laser sintering, in which a laser fuses heated polymer powder layer by layer into tough, semi-crystalline nylon parts. As printed, parts have some residual porosity, a matte, slightly grainy surface, and somewhat lower strength and elongation across layers than within them. Unsintered powder supports the part, so no supports are needed. Post-processing is mainly depowdering and media blasting, sometimes followed by dyeing or smoothing. Parts are used for functional prototypes and low-volume end-use components such as housings, ducts, snap fits, jigs and fixtures. Every value on this page is read from Formlabs' own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Formlabs Nylon 12 Powder is a PA12 grade for selective laser sintering, here in the conditioned state, with printed parts equilibrated to a standard laboratory atmosphere. Sintering in a heated powder bed leaves a grainy matte surface, some residual porosity and lower ductility along the build direction. The loose powder supports the part, so no support structures are needed, and parts are depowdered and usually bead blasted. Conditioning lets the polyamide reach its equilibrium moisture content, making it slightly less stiff and more ductile than dry as-printed parts. Parts are used for functional prototypes, jigs and fixtures, enclosures, snap fits and low-volume end-use components. Every value on this page is read from Formlabs' own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
PA6 printed by fused deposition modeling is a semi-crystalline polyamide extruded as filament and deposited layer by layer. Bonding between layers is weaker than within each deposited road, so strength and toughness are lower along the build direction, and parts show visible layer lines and small voids between roads. PA6 takes up moisture readily and shrinks and warps as it crystallizes, so printing usually calls for dried filament, a heated bed and a controlled chamber, with removable supports under overhangs. Printed parts are used for functional prototypes, jigs and fixtures, wear parts and durable housings or brackets.
Stratasys FDM Nylon 6 is that maker's polyamide 6 filament grade, printed by fused deposition modeling into tough, semi-crystalline nylon parts. Like other extruded parts, it is anisotropic: layers bond less strongly than the deposited roads within them, so parts are weakest across the build direction, and surfaces show layer lines. The filament absorbs moisture and must be kept dry, overhangs need support structures that are removed after printing, and printed parts become less stiff and slightly larger as they take up water. Typical uses are durable functional prototypes, jigs, fixtures and end-use parts that need impact resistance and snap-fit toughness. Every value on this page is read from Stratasys' own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Stratasys FDM Nylon 6 is a polyamide 6 filament printed by fused deposition modeling, here in the conditioned state, in which parts have absorbed moisture to equilibrium with humid air. Parts are built from fused extruded roads, so they show layer lines, some porosity between roads and weaker properties across layers than along them, and overhangs need removable supports. Absorbed water makes nylon tougher and more ductile but less stiff and strong than when dry, and slightly changes part dimensions. Printed parts serve as jigs, fixtures, tooling, snap fits and functional prototypes that must withstand impact and repeated loading. Every value on this page is read from Stratasys' own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
PEEK printed by fused deposition modeling is polyetheretherketone, a semicrystalline high-temperature thermoplastic, extruded from melted filament layer by layer. It needs a very hot nozzle and usually a heated chamber, since uneven cooling causes warping and weak layer bonding. Parts are anisotropic, weaker and less ductile across layer interfaces than along the deposited roads, with small voids between roads, visible layer lines and supports for overhangs. Annealing after printing is common to raise crystallinity, relieve residual stress and stabilize dimensions. Printed parts serve as heat- and chemical-tolerant jigs, fixtures, brackets and housings, and as low-volume replacements for machined components.
Roboze PEEK is a PEEK filament grade printed by fused deposition modeling, extruded at high temperature into a heated build chamber. Parts are anisotropic, weaker across layers than along the deposited roads, and their crystallinity depends on chamber temperature and cooling, so they are often annealed to raise crystallinity and relieve residual stress. Layer lines remain visible, supports are removed mechanically, and tight-tolerance features are usually machined. Printed parts serve as jigs, fixtures, brackets and low-volume functional components exposed to heat and aggressive chemicals, often replacing machined metal parts. Every value on this page is read from Roboze's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
PEI printed by fused deposition modeling is polyetherimide, an amorphous high-temperature thermoplastic, extruded as filament and deposited layer by layer. It needs a hot nozzle, a heated bed and usually a heated chamber, since poor thermal control causes warping and weak layer bonding. Parts are anisotropic, weakest across the layer interfaces, with visible layer lines and small voids between deposited roads, and overhangs need supports that are removed afterward. Printed PEI is used for heat-resistant jigs, fixtures, tooling, ducting and brackets, and for functional prototypes and low-volume parts in aerospace, automotive and electronics.
Roboze ULTEM AM9085F is Roboze's PEI-based filament grade for fused deposition modeling on high-temperature extrusion systems. It is printed at a high nozzle temperature into a heated chamber, which limits warping and aids fusion between roads, but parts remain anisotropic and are weaker across layers than within them. Parts carry visible layer lines and need supports for overhangs, and the filament must be dried before printing to avoid porosity. Printed parts are used for aircraft interior components, ducting, brackets, and jigs, fixtures and tooling that must keep their shape when hot. Every value on this page is read from Roboze's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Roboze ULTEM AM9085F is a polyetherimide blend filament grade printed by fused deposition modeling in a heated build chamber and taken in the conditioned state, brought to moisture and temperature equilibrium after printing. Printed parts are anisotropic, weaker across layers than along the deposited roads, with visible layer lines and some porosity between roads. The filament must be dried before printing, and overhangs need support material that is removed afterwards. Parts serve as aircraft interior components, ducting, brackets, and jigs, fixtures and tooling for elevated-temperature service. Every value on this page is read from Roboze's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
PEI printed by fused deposition modeling in Stratasys ULTEM 1010 resin is an unfilled polyetherimide filament grade for high-temperature material extrusion systems. The amorphous polymer is printed from dried filament with a hot nozzle and a heated build chamber, and parts show visible layer lines and are weakest across layers, where strength depends on interlayer bonding. Overhangs need removable supports, and cooling stresses can warp large or thin sections. Printed parts serve as high-temperature tooling such as composite layup tools, as jigs and fixtures, and as functional parts exposed to heat and chemicals. Every value on this page is read from Stratasys' own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Stratasys ULTEM 9085 resin printed by fused deposition modeling is a polyetherimide blend extruded from filament in a heated build chamber. Printed parts are anisotropic, weaker across layers than along the deposited roads, and show layer lines and some porosity between beads. The filament must be kept dry, and the heated enclosure limits warping. Break-away supports are removed by hand, with sanding or sealing where a smoother surface is needed. Parts are used for aircraft interior components, ducting, tooling, jigs and fixtures that need heat and flame resistance. Every value on this page is read from Stratasys' own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
PEKK printed by fused deposition modeling is a polyetherketoneketone, a high-performance semicrystalline polymer, extruded as filament and deposited layer by layer, usually in a heated chamber. Parts are anisotropic, with lower strength across layer interfaces than along the rasters, and small voids remain between beads. Crystallinity and warpage depend on chamber temperature and cooling rate, overhangs need supports, and annealing is sometimes used to raise crystallinity and relieve residual stress. Printed PEKK suits lightweight, heat- and chemical-resistant parts such as aerospace brackets and ducts, tooling and fixtures.
Stratasys Antero 800NA is an unfilled PEKK (polyetherketoneketone) filament grade printed by fused deposition modeling in a heated build chamber. Printed parts are anisotropic: they are weaker across layers in the build direction than along the deposited roads, and they show visible layer lines and some porosity between roads. Overhangs need support structures that are removed after printing, and surfaces that need tight tolerances or smoothness are usually machined. The grade is used for lightweight, chemically resistant end-use parts and tooling such as aerospace ducting, brackets, housings and fixtures. Every value on this page is read from Stratasys' own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Stratasys Antero 800NA, annealed, is a natural-colored PEKK (polyetherketoneketone) grade printed by fused deposition modeling in a heated chamber and annealed after the build. Parts are built from fused extruded layers, so they are weaker across layers than along them, show visible layer lines and need removable support under overhangs. Annealing raises the crystallinity of the printed polymer, improving stiffness, heat resistance and chemical resistance, but it causes slight shrinkage that the design must allow for. Typical uses are aerospace ducting and brackets, jigs and fixtures, and low-volume parts exposed to heat, fuels or chemicals. Every value on this page is read from Stratasys' own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Stratasys Antero 800NA printed by fused deposition modeling is a natural-colored PEKK filament grade in the as-built condition, without post-print heat treatment. Extruded into a heated build chamber, it forms parts whose interlayer bonds make them weaker and less ductile in the build direction than within the layers. As-built surfaces show layer lines and stair-stepping, overhangs need removable support, and mating faces are usually machined. Parts are used for aerospace ducts, brackets and enclosures exposed to heat and chemicals, and for jigs, fixtures and tooling. Every value on this page is read from Stratasys' own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
PLA printed by fused deposition modeling is polylactic acid filament melted in a heated nozzle and deposited bead by bead to build a part layer by layer. It is among the easiest filaments to print, adhering well to the build plate and warping little, so an enclosed heated chamber is not usually needed. Printed parts are anisotropic, weakest between layers where bead fusion governs strength, and they show visible layer lines and small voids between beads. Overhangs need supports that leave marks when removed. Typical uses are visual models, fit-check prototypes, jigs and fixtures, and lightly loaded housings, kept away from heat and sustained load because the material softens readily.
Anycubic PLA is a polylactic acid filament grade from Anycubic, extruded layer by layer by fused deposition modeling. Like other PLA printed this way, its parts are strongest along the deposited roads and weakest across layer interfaces. They show visible layer lines and some voids between beads, and they need removable supports under steep overhangs. PLA prints with little warping and needs no heated enclosure, but printed parts soften at relatively low temperatures and are poorly suited to warm or sustained-load service. It is used for prototypes, fit and form models, light-duty jigs and fixtures, display pieces and hobby parts that operate near room temperature. Every value on this page is read from Anycubic's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Bambu PLA Basic is Bambu Lab's general-purpose polylactic acid filament for fused deposition modeling. Parts are built from extruded beads laid down layer by layer, so they are anisotropic and weakest between layers, with visible layer lines and internal voids that depend on infill and toolpath. PLA prints with little warping and needs no heated chamber, but overhangs need supports that mark the surface, and parts soften at fairly low temperatures. Printed parts are used for prototypes, fit checks, fixtures, enclosures, display models and other lightly loaded parts kept away from heat. Every value on this page is read from Bambu Lab's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Bambu Lab Bambu PLA Basic in the annealed condition is a PLA filament grade printed by fused deposition modeling and heat-treated after printing. As printed, parts have a layered structure of fused extruded roads with visible layer lines and some voids between roads, are weaker across layers than along them, and need support under overhangs. Annealing crystallizes the largely amorphous as-printed polymer and raises its heat resistance, but it also causes shrinkage and can distort thin or unevenly supported features, so dimensions need compensation. Annealed parts are used for fixtures, jigs, housings and functional prototypes that must keep their shape at moderately elevated temperatures. Every value on this page is read from Bambu Lab's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
BigRep rPLA is a polylactic acid filament grade from BigRep, printed by fused deposition modeling, in which the melted filament is extruded through a nozzle to build parts bead by bead and layer by layer. Like other printed PLA, it warps little and needs no heated chamber, but parts are anisotropic: strength across layers in the build direction is lower than within a layer, and surfaces show layer lines. Overhangs need supports that are removed afterward, and sanding or coating gives a smoother finish. Printed parts are used for prototypes, visual and architectural models, patterns, and jigs and fixtures that stay at modest temperatures. Every value on this page is read from BigRep's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Flashforge PLA Basic is a general-purpose polylactic acid filament grade printed by fused deposition modeling, in which it is melted and laid down through a heated nozzle layer by layer. Like other PLA filaments, it prints with little warping, but parts are anisotropic: strength across layers depends on interlayer bonding and is lower than along the deposited beads, and voids between beads lower density. Surfaces show layer lines, overhangs need removable supports, and parts soften at modest temperatures. It is used for concept models, fit-check prototypes, display pieces and light-duty jigs and fixtures. Every value on this page is read from Flashforge's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Markforged Precise PLA is a polylactic acid filament grade printed by fused deposition modeling, in which the material is melted and extruded through a heated nozzle in successive layers. As with other extruded PLA, printed parts are anisotropic and weaker across layer interfaces than along the deposited roads. They show visible layer lines on side walls and stepping on shallow curved surfaces. PLA's low shrinkage and slight warping tendency make it straightforward to print to good dimensional accuracy, though overhangs need support structures that are removed afterwards. Parts are used mainly for visual and fit-check prototypes, fixtures, jigs and display models where the material's low heat resistance is acceptable. Every value on this page is read from Markforged's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Prusa Research Prusament PLA is a polylactic acid filament grade printed by fused deposition modeling, extruded through a heated nozzle as beads laid down layer by layer. Printed parts are anisotropic, with weaker bonding between layers than along the beads, and show visible layer lines and small voids between beads. PLA warps little, so it prints readily without an enclosed chamber, though overhangs need removable supports. Parts are used for prototypes, fit-check models, jigs, fixtures and housings that see modest temperatures and loads. Every value on this page is read from Prusa Research's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
QIDI Tech PLA Rapido is a polylactic acid filament grade for fused deposition modeling, formulated for fast printing. Like other extruded PLA, it is built up from fused roads, so parts show visible layer lines, small voids between roads, and lower strength across layers than along them. It prints with little warping, needs supports only under steep overhangs, and can be sanded or coated for a smoother finish. Printed parts are used for concept models, fit and form prototypes, light-duty jigs and fixtures, and display pieces that will not see heat or sustained loads. Every value on this page is read from QIDI Tech's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.