Plastic 3D Printing
Choose from a wide range of thermoset resins, thermoplastics, and elastomers for rapid prototyping and production parts. Get an instant quote today.
Certifications
ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D (Nylons)
Stereolithography (SLA)
Stereolithography (SLA) uses an ultraviolet laser to cure a thermoset resin until the 3D-printed part is formed. SLA is a good choice for cosmetic parts due to smooth surface finishes and fine feature detail.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Selective laser sintering (SLS) uses a CO2 laser to fuse a thermoplastic powder into a final part. SLS parts are durable and suitable for rapid prototyping, functional testing, and end-use applications.
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
Multi Jet Fusion selectively applies fusing and detailing agents across a bed of thermoplastic powder, which are then fused by heating elements to form each layer. Like SLS, MJF uses thermoplastic materials so parts are durable and suitable for prototyping and end-use applications.
PolyJet
PolyJet uses a jetting process where small droplets of liquid photopolymer onto a build platform and cured in layers that form elastomeric parts. PolyJet can print parts with multiple colors and hardnesses.
Carbon DLS
Carbon DLS uses digital light projection, oxygen permeable optics, and programmable liquid resins to produce plastic parts with robust mechanical properties from engineering-grade materials.
Material Properties of 3D Printing Plastics
Our plastic 3D printing material options consist of thermoset resins for quality surface finishes, thermoplastic nylons for functional prototypes, and elastomers like TPU for flexible parts.
| Material | 3D Printing Process | Color | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS-Like White (Accura Xtreme White 200) |
SLA | White | 7.9 ksi 54.5 MPa |
479 ksi 3,300 MPa |
9% |
| ABS-Like Gray (Accura Xtreme Gray) |
SLA | Gray | 5.8 ksi 40.0 MPa |
290 ksi 2,000 MPa |
9% |
| ABS-Like Black (Accura 7820) |
SLA | Black | 7.0 ksi 48.3 MPa |
435 ksi 3,000 MPa |
5% |
| ABS-Like Translucent/Clear (WaterShed XC 11122) |
SLA | Translucent/Clear | 7.9 ksi 54.5 MPa |
421 ksi 2,900 MPa |
6% |
| MicroFine | SLA | Gray or Green | 8.7 ksi 60.0 MPa |
377 ksi 2,600 MPa |
8% |
| Carbon RPU 70 | Carbon | Black | 6 ksi 41.4 MPa |
245 ksi 1,690 MPa |
100% |
| Material | 3D Printing Process | Color | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA 12 White (PA 650) |
SLS | White | 7.25 ksi 50.0 MPa |
290 ksi 2,000 MPa |
11% |
| PA 12 Black | MJF | Black | 7.1 psi 49 MPa |
276 ksi 1,900 MPa |
8.5% |
| PA 11 Black (PA 850) |
SLS | Black | 7.54 ksi 52 MPa |
261 ksi 1,800 MPa |
30% |
| PA 12 Mineral-Filled (Duraform HST) | SLS | Light Gray | 5.51 ksi 38 MPa |
450 ksi 3,100 MPa |
3% |
| PA 12 40% Glass-Filled (PA 614-GS) |
SLS | White | 7.25 ksi 50 MPa |
522 ksi 3,600 MPa |
5% |
| PA 12 40% Glass-Filled Black | MJF | Black | 4.35 ksi 30 MPa |
508 ksi 3,500 MPa |
8.5% |
| Material | 3D Printing Process | Color | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC-Like Translucent/Clear (Accura 60) |
SLA | Translucent/Clear | 10.8 ksi 74.4 MPa |
508 ksi 3,500 MPa |
7% |
| PC-Like Advanced High Temp (Accura 5530) |
SLA | Translucent/Amber | 6.5 ksi 44.8 MPa |
566 ksi 3,900 MPa |
1.5% |
| Ceramic-Like Advanced High Temp (PerFORM) |
SLA | White | 10.9 ksi 75.2 MPa |
1,523 ksi 10,500 MPa |
1% |
| Material | 3D Printing Process | Color | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polypropylene Natural | SLS | White | 2.61 ksi 18 MPa |
123 ksi 848 MPa |
15% |
| PP-Like Translucent White (Somos 9120) |
SLA | Translucent/Clear | 5.0 ksi 34.5 MPa |
232 ksi 1,600 MPa |
25% |
| Carbon FPU 50 | Carbon | Black | 4 ksi 27.6 MPa |
100 ksi 690 MPa |
200% |
| Material | 3D Printing Process | Color | Tensile Tear Strength | Tensile Strength | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPU 70A | SLS | White | -- | 580 psi 4.0 MPa |
210% |
| Digital Photopolymer (30A) |
PolyJet | White Black Clear |
85 psi 0.59 MPa |
399 psi 2.75 MPa |
245% |
| Digital Photopolymer (40A) |
PolyJet | White Black Clear |
100 psi 0.69 MPa |
508 psi 3.5 MPa |
200% |
| Digital Photopolymer (50A) |
PolyJet | White Black Clear |
114 psi 0.79 MPa |
508 psi 3.5 MPa |
190% |
| Digital Photopolymer (60A) |
PolyJet | White Black Clear |
121 psi 0.83 Mpa |
580 psi 4.0 Mpa |
160% |
| Digital Photopolymer (70A) |
PolyJet | White Black Clear |
185 psi 1.28 Mpa |
725 psi 5.0 Mpa |
130% |
| Digital Photopolymer (85A) |
PolyJet | White Black Clear |
341 psi 2.35 Mpa |
1,088 psi 7.5 Mpa |
80% |
| Digital Photopolymer (95A) |
PolyJet | White Black Clear |
398 psi 2.74 Mpa |
1,740 psi 12.0 Mpa |
60% |
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High Precision 3D Printing with MicroFine
MicroFine™ is an SLA material only available through Protolabs. The material enables us to achieve features as small as 0.0025 in. In terms of its mechanical properties, the material is fairly durable, rigid, and most similar to an ABS plastic. Smaller features built in MicroFine are best dialed in when parts are around or less than 1 in. x 1 in. x 1 in.
Our Plastic 3D Printers on Site
Our fleet of plastic 3D printers consist of a range of machines to support various material options, build volumes, and resolutions (normal, high, and micro).
> Stereolithography: 3D Systems Viper, ProJet 6000s, ProJet 7000, iPro8000, and ProX 800s
> Selective Laser Sintering: sPro60 and sPro140
> Multi Jet Fusion: HP Jet Fusion 3D 4210
> PolyJet: Objet260, Connex3, Objet350, and Objet500 Connex3
> Carbon: M2
