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3D printing Properties Fiber reinforced

Fiber reinforced 3D printing

Fiber reinforced materials are filled with continuous fibers or fiber particles that result in parts with improved physical properties and high stiffness.

Fiber reinforced parts

SLS Fiber reinforced Materials

SLS is used for both prototyping and small-batch production of functional plastic parts with good mechanical properties.
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Glass filled PA 12

Description

Applications
SLS is used for both prototyping and small-batch production of functional plastic parts with good mechanical properties.
Strengths
No support material required,Excellent mechanical properties,Can produce complex geometries
Weaknesses
Higher cost than FDM,Longer lead times than FDM

Characteristics

Price

$ $ $ $ $

Lead Time
< 5 days
Wall Thickness
0.7 mm
Tolerances
±0.3% with a lower limit of ±0.3 mm (±0.012″)
Max part size
42 x 50 x 42 cm
Layer height
100

Available materials

Glass filled PA 12

Glass filled PA 12 contains glass particles that give parts high stiffness and improved thermal and abrasion resistance over standard Nylon.

Plastic High strength Fiber reinforced
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MJF Fiber reinforced Materials

HP's Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) can be used for both prototyping and small-batch-production of functional plastic parts.
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Glass filled HP PA 12

Description

Applications
HP's Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) can be used for both prototyping and small-batch-production of functional plastic parts.
Strengths
No support material required,Excellent mechanical properties,Can produce complex geometries
Weaknesses
Higher cost than FDM,Longer lead times than FDM

Characteristics

Price

$ $ $ $ $

Lead Time
< 6 days
Wall Thickness
0.6 mm
Tolerances
±0.3% with a lower limit of ±0.3 mm (±0.012″)
Max part size
38 x 28 x 38 cm
Layer height
80

Available materials

Glass filled HP PA 12

HP Glass filled Nylon contains glass beads and produces parts with higher stiffness and improved thermal stability over standard PA 12.

Plastic High strength Fiber reinforced
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Industrial FDM Fiber reinforced Materials

Industrial FDM
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Markforged Onyx

Description

Applications
Industrial FDM
Strengths
Larger build size compared to Desktop FDM,Industrial-grade materials,Tighter tolerance compared to Desktop FDM
Weaknesses
Expensive printing

Characteristics

Price

$ $ $ $ $

Lead Time
< 2 days
Wall Thickness
0.8 mm
Tolerances
± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm (± 0.012")
Max part size
Layer height
200 - 100

Available materials

Markforged Onyx

Onyx, Markforged‘s nylon thermoplastic infused with chopped carbon fiber, is the key to achieving strong, durable prints.

Plastic High stiffness High strength Fiber reinforced
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