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Reference · 3D Printing Materials

Per process.
Plastic. Metal.
Material selection.

3D printing material reference. Photopolymer (SLA), nylon PA12 (SLS/MJF), titanium/Inconel/aluminum/stainless (DMLS). Each process has narrow material range.

01 · Key principles

Key principles.

SLA photopolymer

High detail

UV-curable resin. Best surface detail. Lower mechanical properties.

SLS PA12

Functional

Standard SLS nylon. Production-grade properties.

MJF PA12

Production

HP MJF nylon. Better consistency than SLS.

FDM ABS / PLA

Cost-effective

Filament deposition. Cheaper, faster prototype.

DMLS Ti-6Al-4V

Aerospace metal

Titanium DMLS. Aerospace structural, medical implants.

DMLS Inconel 718

Superalloy

Inconel 718 DMLS. High-temperature aerospace.

FAQ

Best material per process?

SLA: photopolymer (only option). SLS/MJF: PA12. DMLS: Ti, Inconel, aluminum, stainless. FDM: PLA, ABS, PETG.

Mechanical properties?

3D printed: 60-90% of injection-molded equivalent. SLS production-grade.

Heat treatment for metals?

DMLS metal needs annealing + age-hardening for full strength. Standard process.

Cost per material?

FDM PLA $30/kg. SLS PA12 $80/kg. SLA resin $150/kg. DMLS Ti $400-800/kg.

Material certs?

Yes — material certificates supplied per lot. Aerospace traceable.

Color options?

SLA: limited (clear, white, black, custom resin). SLS: dyed black or natural. DMLS: metal colors only.

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