266 materials
3D Systems LaserForm Ni718 (A) is that maker's grade of Inconel 718 nickel superalloy processed by laser powder bed fusion, in the as-built condition. Rapid solidification gives a fine cellular-dendritic structure in columnar grains along the build direction, with niobium segregated between cells and little age-hardening precipitation, so properties are anisotropic. Parts carry high residual stress and a rough surface, and are usually stress relieved on the plate, then hot isostatically pressed or solution treated and aged before service. They are used for gas turbine and rocket engine hardware such as combustor parts, fuel nozzles, brackets and heat exchangers. Every value on this page is read from 3D Systems' 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.
3D Systems LaserForm Ni718 (A) is a heat-treated grade of the nickel superalloy Inconel 718 made by laser powder bed fusion. As built, the alloy has a fine cellular-dendritic structure with niobium segregation, columnar grains along the build direction and high residual stress, so parts need supports and stress relief. Heat treatment relieves that stress and ages the alloy to precipitate its strengthening phases, though grain texture and some anisotropy between build directions can remain. Parts serve in gas turbine and rocket engine hardware, brackets and heat exchangers that need complex geometry and strength at elevated temperature. Every value on this page is read from 3D Systems' 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.
Inconel 718 printed by laser powder bed fusion in the as-built condition is the nickel-chromium-iron superalloy as it leaves the machine, before any stress relief, hot isostatic pressing or aging. Rapid melting and solidification give cellular-dendritic grains growing in columns along the build direction, with niobium and molybdenum segregated between dendrites, so properties differ between build and in-plane directions. High residual stress remains and can distort parts when they are removed from the build plate, and the surface is rough with support marks. It is used for prototypes, test coupons and parts that will be heat treated and finished afterward, such as turbine and combustor components.
Colibrium Additive Nickel 718 is a laser powder bed fusion grade of the precipitation-hardenable nickel superalloy Inconel 718, here in the aged condition. As printed, it has a fine cellular-dendritic structure with columnar grains along the build direction, niobium segregation, directional anisotropy and high residual stress, so parts need supports and stress relief before removal from the plate. Aging precipitates the gamma double prime and gamma prime phases that strengthen the alloy, often after solution treatment or hot isostatic pressing. Printed parts serve as turbine and rocket engine components, combustor hardware, manifolds and brackets loaded at elevated temperature. Every value on this page is read from Colibrium Additive'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.
Colibrium Additive Nickel 718 is that maker's grade of Inconel 718 made by laser powder bed fusion, here in the as-built condition without post-build heat treatment. Rapid solidification gives a fine cellular-dendritic structure with columnar grains along the build direction, interdendritic niobium segregation with Laves phase, and little of the strengthening gamma double prime precipitation. Parts carry high residual stress, differ in properties between build directions and have a rough surface, so they are normally stress relieved, hot isostatically pressed, and solution treated and aged. Printed parts are used for gas turbine and rocket engine hardware such as combustor and fuel system components, brackets and heat exchangers. Every value on this page is read from Colibrium Additive'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.
Colibrium Additive Nickel 718 is the maker's Inconel 718 grade, printed by laser powder bed fusion and hot isostatically pressed. As built, it has fine columnar grains along the build direction, niobium-rich interdendritic segregation, high residual stress and rough downskin surfaces, so parts are stress relieved before support removal. Hot isostatic pressing closes internal pores, reduces segregation and anisotropy, and is usually followed by solution treatment and ageing to precipitate strengthening gamma double prime. Parts serve in gas turbine and rocket engines as combustor hardware, fuel nozzles, brackets and heat exchangers. Every value on this page is read from Colibrium Additive'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 NickelAlloy IN718 is one maker's grade of Inconel 718, a precipitation-hardening nickel superalloy, supplied as powder for laser powder bed fusion. Rapid solidification gives a fine cellular-dendritic structure with niobium segregation and columnar grains along the build direction, so properties differ between build orientations. Parts need supports and a stress relief before removal from the plate. They then usually receive solution treatment and aging, often with hot isostatic pressing, and machining of critical surfaces. Typical uses are gas turbine and rocket engine parts such as combustor components, injectors and heat exchangers with internal channels. 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 NickelAlloy IN718 in the as-built condition is Inconel 718 made by laser powder bed fusion from this maker's powder, before any heat treatment. Rapid solidification leaves a fine cellular structure with columnar grains along the build direction and niobium segregation between cells, without the gamma double prime precipitation that age-hardens the alloy. Parts carry high residual stress, differ between build directions, need supports and have rough surfaces, so they are usually stress relieved on the plate, then solution treated and aged, often with hot isostatic pressing. The as-built state is mainly a starting point for turbine and rocket engine parts, brackets and heat exchangers. 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 NickelAlloy IN718 is a laser powder bed fusion powder grade of the precipitation-hardening nickel superalloy Inconel 718, here in the heat-treated condition. As built, it has a fine cellular-dendritic structure with niobium segregation, columnar grains along the build direction and high residual stress, so parts are stress-relieved before removal from the plate and supports. Solution treatment and double aging precipitate the gamma double-prime strengthening phase, sometimes after hot isostatic pressing to close porosity, though the columnar texture leaves some anisotropy. Parts serve as turbine and rocket engine components, combustor hardware and heat exchangers, with functional surfaces usually machined. 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 IN718 is the Inconel 718 nickel-chromium-iron superalloy powder grade supplied by Farsoon for laser powder bed fusion. As printed, the alloy has a fine cellular-dendritic structure with columnar grains elongated along the build direction, niobium segregation and Laves phase between cells, high residual stress and direction-dependent properties. Parts are normally stress relieved on the plate, often hot isostatically pressed, then solution treated and aged to precipitate the strengthening gamma double prime phase, with supports cut off and functional surfaces machined. Printed parts serve as turbine and rocket engine components, manifolds, brackets and heat exchangers with complex internal channels. 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.
Farsoon IN718 heat-treated is Farsoon's grade of the nickel superalloy Inconel 718 made by laser powder bed fusion and then heat-treated. As printed, it has a fine cellular structure with niobium segregation and Laves phase, columnar grains along the build direction and high residual stress, and parts are built on supports. Heat treatment, typically stress relief followed by solution annealing and two-step aging, relieves stress and precipitates the gamma double prime and gamma prime phases that strengthen the alloy, though some anisotropy can remain. Parts are used for gas turbine and rocket engine components, combustion hardware and heat exchangers, usually with machined functional surfaces. 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.
Nikon SLM Solutions IN718 is that maker's grade of the nickel superalloy Inconel 718 for laser powder bed fusion, here in the as-built condition. As built, it has a fine cellular-dendritic structure with columnar grains along the build direction, niobium segregation and Laves phase between cells, and little of the gamma double prime precipitation that strengthens the alloy. Parts carry high residual stress, anisotropy and rough surfaces. They need supports, stress relief and usually hot isostatic pressing with solution and aging. Finished parts serve gas turbine and rocket engine hardware such as combustor and injector components, brackets and heat exchangers. Every value on this page is read from Nikon SLM Solutions' 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.
Nikon SLM Solutions IN718 is that maker's grade of Inconel 718 printed by laser powder bed fusion, here in the heat-treated condition. As built, it has a fine cellular structure with niobium segregation, columnar grains along the build direction and residual stress, so parts are stress relieved before removal from the build plate and supports. Solution treatment and aging precipitate the gamma double prime and gamma prime phases that strengthen the alloy, though some anisotropy between build directions often remains. Printed parts serve as gas turbine and rocket engine components such as combustor hardware, brackets, manifolds and injectors. Every value on this page is read from Nikon SLM Solutions' 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.
Renishaw In718-0405 is that maker's Inconel 718 powder grade for laser powder bed fusion, used to print the precipitation-hardening nickel superalloy layer by layer. As printed, it has a fine cellular-dendritic structure with niobium segregation, columnar grains along the build direction that make properties anisotropic, and high residual stress. Parts are usually stress relieved before removal from the plate and supports, then often hot isostatically pressed and solution treated and aged to precipitate the strengthening phases. Typical uses are gas turbine and rocket engine parts such as combustor components, brackets and manifolds with complex internal passages. Every value on this page is read from Renishaw'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.
Renishaw In718-0405 is that maker's Inconel 718 grade, made by laser powder bed fusion and given an ageing treatment. As printed, the alloy has a fine cellular-dendritic structure with niobium segregation, columnar grains along the build direction and high residual stress, so parts need supports and stress relief before removal from the plate. Ageing precipitates the strengthening gamma double prime and gamma prime phases, raising strength and hardness, while the columnar texture and some anisotropy remain. Printed parts serve gas turbine and rocket engine hardware such as brackets, combustor and fuel system components, and heat exchangers. Every value on this page is read from Renishaw'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.
Renishaw In718-0405 is the maker's grade of Inconel 718 for laser powder bed fusion, here in the as-built condition without post-print heat treatment. Rapid melt-pool solidification gives a fine cellular-dendritic structure with columnar grains along the build direction and niobium segregation between cells, without the age-hardening precipitates of the heat-treated alloy. As-built parts carry high residual stress, differ in properties between build directions and have rough supported surfaces. They are normally stress relieved on the plate, then solution treated and aged, often with hot isostatic pressing. Printed parts in this alloy serve gas turbine and rocket engine hardware, combustor parts, heat exchangers and brackets. Every value on this page is read from Renishaw'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.
Renishaw In718-0405 in the HIP condition is that maker's grade of Inconel 718 powder, built by laser powder bed fusion and then hot isostatically pressed. As printed, the alloy has a fine cellular-dendritic structure with niobium segregation, columnar grains along the build direction, residual stress and some internal porosity. Hot isostatic pressing closes internal pores not connected to the surface, relieves stress, and recrystallizes and homogenizes the structure. This reduces anisotropy and improves fatigue life but leaves the as-built surface unchanged, and solution treatment and aging normally follow. Parts are used for gas turbine and rocket engine hot-section components, brackets and heat exchangers. Every value on this page is read from Renishaw'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.
Inconel 718 made by laser powder bed fusion and then solution treated at 980 °C is a niobium-strengthened nickel-chromium-iron superalloy in a sub-solvus annealed state. As built, it has fine columnar cellular-dendritic grains along the build direction, niobium-rich segregation, high residual stress and direction-dependent properties. The 980 °C treatment relieves much of the stress and partly dissolves the segregation while leaving the columnar grains largely unrecrystallized, and it prepares the part for a later aging step. Parts are used for turbine and combustor hardware and other complex high-temperature components in aerospace and energy.
Inconel 718 printed by laser powder bed fusion, then solution treated and double aged, is a nickel-chromium-iron superalloy in its precipitation-hardened state. As printed, it has fine columnar grains textured along the build direction, niobium segregation between cells, residual stress and some anisotropy. Solution treatment relieves much of the stress and dissolves segregation, and the double age precipitates the strengthening phases, but porosity and rough surfaces remain, so hot isostatic pressing and machining are often added. Parts are used for turbine and engine hardware, ducting and brackets that must hold strength at elevated temperature.
Velo3D Inconel 718 is the maker's grade of the nickel superalloy Inconel 718 for laser powder bed fusion. As printed, it has a fine cellular-dendritic structure with niobium segregated between cells, columnar grains along the build direction that make properties anisotropic, and high residual stress. Parts are stress relieved before removal from the build plate, then typically hot isostatically pressed and solution treated and aged to precipitate the strengthening phases, with supports removed and rough surfaces machined. Uses include gas turbine and rocket engine parts such as injectors, manifolds and heat exchangers with internal passages. Every value on this page is read from Velo3D'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.
Velo3D Inconel 718 (HIP) is Velo3D's grade of the nickel superalloy Inconel 718, printed by laser powder bed fusion and then hot isostatically pressed. As printed, the alloy has fine columnar grains along the build direction, niobium-rich segregation with Laves phase between dendrites, residual stress and some internal porosity. Hot isostatic pressing closes internal pores, dissolves much of the segregation and partly recrystallizes the grains, which reduces anisotropy and improves fatigue life. Solution treatment and aging are still needed for full strength, and critical surfaces are machined. Typical parts are gas turbine and rocket engine hardware such as manifolds, injectors, combustor components and brackets. Every value on this page is read from Velo3D'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.