About ABS Plastic
Process: Fused Deposition Modeling
Main Benefits: Fast Turnaround, Good General-Purpose Prototypes
This hard, sturdy material is ideal for quick general prototyping and confirmation of form, fit, and function.
ABS Plastic parts are accurate and consistent, however part surfaces do show visible build lines, especially along organically curved surfaces.
Build lines can be sanded away, but if you require clean and smooth surfaces for mold-making or presentation purposes without needing to hand-finish parts, SLA Resin is recommended.
Choose ABS Plastic if you want quick turnaround on quality plastic prototypes for any general purpose. Not recommended for small figurines or parts with thin unsupported features under 2mm.
Common Uses
General Prototyping
Mechanical Assemblies
Fit-Checking
Durable Enclosures
Engineering Samples
Fast Iteration
Specifications
Layer Resolution
0.254mm
Min. Feature Width
1mm
Maximum Part Size
254mm x 254mm x 305mm
Lead Time
1-3 Days
Color
White or Black
About SLA Resin
Process: Stereolithography
Main Benefits: Fine Detail, Smooth Surfaces
SLA Resin material is ideal for accurate parts which need to have a smooth surface finish. This is a cost-effective solution for creating very smooth parts at any size. Compared to SLS Nylon, parts made in SLA Resin tend to be more brittle when too thin, and prone to snapping rather than bending or flexing.
Common Uses
Display models
Parts for painting
Medical devices
Mold-making
Scale models
Small features
Specifications
Layer Resolution
0.1mm
Min. Feature Width
0.5mm
Max. Part Size
800mm x 800mm x 550mm
Lead Time
6-8 Days
Color
White or Clear
About SLS Nylon
Also known as Nylon 12, PA12
Process: Selective Laser Sintering
Main Benefits: Tough + Impact-Resistant Parts
Durable and versatile nylon plastic can be used in both prototyping and end-use products. Nylon parts are 3D Printed using a process known as Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), which produces items with a higher tensile strength compared to SLA Resin. Thinner parts can bend and flex without shattering. Thick parts are very strong.
Common Uses
Functional Prototypes
Sculptures
Prosthetics
Figurines
Enclosures
Engineering Samples
Specifications
Layer Resolution
0.1mm
Min. Feature Width
0.8mm
Maximum Part Size
355mm x 355mm x 400mm
Lead Time
6-8 Days
Color
White or Black
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