TPU 90A ESD: Chemical Resistance and Conductivity Safety
TPU ESD is an engineering-grade thermoplastic elastomer that is flexible, chemical-resistant, and durable. This material also provides ESD-Safe electrical conductivity with a target surface resistance of 10^3 Ohm. Some of its benefits include consistent surface resistivity, impact and elongation retention, and minimal outgassing.
Antero 800NA: a PEKK-based high-performance FDM thermoplastic
Antero 800NA is a PEKK-based FDM thermoplastic. It combines FDM’s design freedom and ease of use with the excellent strength, toughness and wear-resistant properties of PEKK material.
Antero 800NA exhibits high heat resistance, chemical resistance, low outgassing and dimensional stability, particularly in large parts.
Appropriate applications include aircraft components exposed to jet fuel, oil and hydraulic fluid, spacecraft parts that demand low outgassing and chemical-resistant industrial parts. Using Antero 800NA with FDM technology avoids the waste associated with subtractive manufacturing of high-cost bulk PEKK material.
ABS-ESD7
ABS-ESD7 (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene-electrostatic dissipative): a static-dissipative production-grade thermoplastic
This ABS thermoplastic with static dissipative properties is perfect for applications where a static charge can damage products, impair their performance or cause an explosion. ABS-ESD7 prevents a buildup of static electricity, so it will not produce a static shock or cause other materials like powders, dust and fine particles to stick to it. Ideal for electronic products with circuit boards and for the transportation and industrial equipment industries. Most widely used to create jigs and fixtures for the assembly of electronic components, but it is also useful for building functional prototypes of fuel storage and delivery products, as well as cases, enclosures and packaging.
PEKK Antero 840CN03
Antero 840CN03: a PEKK-based high-performance FDM thermoplastic
Antero 840CN03 is a PEKK-based FDM thermoplastic combining the excellent physical and mechanical qualities of PEKK with electrostatic dissipative (ESD) properties. The material is fi lled 3% by weight with carbon nanotubes.
As a high-performance polymer, Antero 840CN03 exhibits exceptional chemical and wear resistance, ultra-low outgassing properties and consistent ESD performance. ESD values range from 104 – 10° ohms per square inch. This makes the material particularly suitable for space and industrial applications where these qualities are critical.
Nylon 6
Nylon 6 (Polyamide): a strong and tough engineering-grade thermoplastic
FDM Nylon 6 combines strength and toughness superior to other FDM thermoplastics, for applications that require strong, customized parts and tooling that lasts longer and withstands rigorous functional testing.
Engineered with nylon 6, a popular thermoplastic for manufacturing, to produce durable parts with a clean inish and high break resistance. FDM Nylon 6 is ideal for product manufacturers and development engineers in automotive, aerospace, consumer goods and industrial manufacturing.
ASA
ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate): a UV-stable production-grade FDM thermoplastic
Now you can build consistently high-quality parts, with exceptional UV stability and the best aesthetics of any FDM thermoplastic.
ASA is poised to become the most popular all-purpose prototyping material for users of Fortus. Matching or exceeding the mechanical properties of ABS, ASA may be your new favorite general prototyping material. Its UV-resistance makes it especially suited in production parts for outdoor commercial and infrastructure use. And its wide selection of colors and matte finish makes it ideal for attractive prototypes in consumer sporting goods, tools and automotive components and accessories.
Nylon 12 CF (carbon filled)
Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber (Polyamide): a strong lightweight high-performance thermoplastic
FDM Nylon 12CF is a carbon-filled thermoplastic with excellent structural characteristics. The material is comprised of a blend of Nylon 12 resin and chopped carbon fiber, at a loading of 35% by weight. This combination produces one of the strongest thermoplastics in the FDM material portfolio. It has the highest flexural strength of any FDM thermoplastic, resulting in the highest stiffness-to-weight ratio.
Appropriate uses include strong but lightweight tooling applications and functional prototypes in the aerospace, automotive, industrial and recreational manufacturing industries.
PC-ABS
PC-ABS (Polycarbonate-ABS): a heat resistant engineering-grade thermoplastic
PC-ABS (Polycarbonate-ABS) is one of the most widely used industrial thermoplastics. PC-ABS offers the most desirable properties
of both materials – the superior strength and heat resistance of PC and the flexibility of ABS. PC-ABS blends are commonly used in automotive, electronics and telecommunications applications. PC-ABS gives you conceptual modeling, functional prototyping, manufacturing tools and production parts.
Nylon 12
Nylon 12 (Polyamide): a strong and tough engineering-grade thermoplastic
FDM Nylon 12 is the first material in Stratasys’ family of nylon offerings, complementing the current portfolio of FDM materials and enabling new applications requiring: repetitive snap fits, high fatigue resistance, strong chemical resistance and press (friction) fit inserts. FDM Nylon 12 is primarily used in aerospace, automotive and consumer goods industries to take on everything from tooling, jigs and fixtures to covers, panels and vibration resistant components. FDM Nylon 12 offers unparalleled toughness and a simple, clean process – free of powders.
PC-ISO
PC-ISO (polycarbonate-ISO): a biocompatible engineering-grade thermoplastic
PC-ISO (polycarbonate-ISO), an industrial thermoplastic, which in its raw state, is biocompatible (ISO 10993 USP Class VI)* and can be gamma or EtO sterilized. PC-ISO is commonly used in food and drug packaging and medical device manufacturing because of the material’s strength and medical compatibility. When combined with the Solaxis environment, PC-ISO gives you parts that can be used for conceptual modeling, functional prototyping, and production parts.
