3D Printing Polymers / Photopolymers for Plastic Parts

Novamid® ID 1030-CF10 by Envalior is a polyamide 6/66 grade filled with 10% carbon-fiber. It is 3D printable at same speed as unreinforced plastics. It creates parts that are stronger, tougher and stiffer with high tensile strength and modulus. It offers very low warpage compared to unfilled polyamide (PA). It produces structural parts with high dimensional stability and durable parts with good mechanical properties due to high inter-layer strength. It shows a characteristic matte black surface finish with less roughness. Novamid® ID 1030-CF10 is available in spools of 1.75 and 2.85 mm.

Novamid® ID 1070 by Envalior is a very ductile and strong, high-performance, high-value polyamide copolymer grade present as filaments. It can withstand harsh environments and high temperatures of up to 150 degrees Celsius. Novamid® ID 1070 offers excellent layer-to-layer adhesion, strength and toughness compared to other 3D printing materials using fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology. The high crystallinity of the polymer allows for designs with overhangs. Possible applications include automotives and packaging industry.

Arnite® ID 3040 by Envalior is a strong and rigid 3D printing polyethylene terephthalate (PET) grade. Offers excellent processing characteristics. Arnite® ID 3040 is suitable for processing by 3D printing using fused filament fabrication (FFF) equipment and extrusion.

Novamid® ID 1030 by Envalior is a strong, ductile and easy-to-print polyamide (PA 6/66) grade. Novamid® ID 1030 is suitable for processing by 3D printing using fused filament fabrication (FFF) equipment and extrusion. Possible applications include automotive and packaging industries.

ULTEM™ FILAMENT AM1010F by SABIC is a polyetherimide (PEI) grade manufactured from ULTEM™ 1010 resin. It is suitable for 3D printing applications. Offers high heat resistance and mechanical strength. It is used in industrial and additive manufacturing. ULTEM™ FILAMENT AM1010F meets UL 94 V-0 and 5VA flame ratings.

ULTEM™ FILAMENT AMHU1010F by SABIC is a bio-compatible polyetherimide (PEI) grade manufactured from ULTEM™ HU1010. The printed parts can be steam, gamma or EtO sterilized. It is suitable for 3D printing applications. Filament spools can be linked to resin raw material batch to help ensure material compliance and traceability. It can be used in food & drug packaging, medical device manufacturing, conceptual modeling to functional prototyping and end-use parts. ULTEM™ FILAMENT AMHU1010F complies with ISO 10993, USP Class VI and UL 94 V-0 & 5VA flame rating.

ULTEM™ FILAMENT AM9085F by SABIC is a high-performance polyetherimide (PEI) manufactured from ULTEM™ 9085 resin. It is available in black and natural (unpigmented) colors. Offers high heat resistance and mechanical strength properties. It is used in industrial and additive manufacturing. ULTEM™ FILAMENT AM9085F complies with UL 94 V-0 flame rating and meets FAR 25.853 and OSU 55/55 with low toxicity, smoke and flame evolution.

Onyx GF™ by Markforged is a glass-fiber filled nylon (chopped glass fiber composite) designed for industrial 3D printing applications. It enables color-coded manufacturing and visual management, helping improve workplace safety and reduce manufacturing errors.

• It eliminates the need for post-processing, such as painting or labeling, while maintaining the strength, stiffness, and print quality expected of industrial composite materials.
• Onyx GF™ is non-conductive and RF-transparent, making it suitable for applications such as antenna enclosures and sensor housings. It can also be reinforced with continuous carbon fiber to produce higher-strength, higher-stiffness composite parts.
• Recommended applications include aerospace and automotive tooling, jigs, fixtures, production tooling, assembly aids, safety indicators, antennas, and machine guards.

Toraypearl™ PA12 by Toray is a truly spherical polyamide (PA) 12 powder designed for compatibility with powder bed fusion (PBF) type 3D printers. It providing dense and homogeneous packing with improved surface smoothness and more than double the impact strength compared to conventional irregular PA12 powders.

• It has reduced internal micro-voids, high dimensional accuracy, durability, airtightness, and enhanced mechanical reliability.
• It is intended for industrial PBF 3D printing applications, including prototypes and functional end-use parts requiring high surface quality.

Toraymill™ CF20% reinforced PPS by Toray is a flame retardant carbon fiber reinforced polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) resin for powder bed fusion (PBF) 3D printing. It offers high strength, high rigidity, high heat and chemical resistance, low water absorption, good electrical characteristics and high fluidity.

• It is used in automotive, electrical/electronic, robotics, water applications, and industrial or analytical equipment components for both prototype and end-use parts.
• It complies with UL94 V-0 flame rating.