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MATERIALS

We offer a wide range of plastics including recycled materials produced from the United Kingdom (UK) waste stream. Affordable, environmentally sourced without compromising quality. 

ENCLOSURE ABS 500 - Materials

ABS

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

One of the first 3D printing materials available on the market. This recycled material is well-regarded for its toughness and impact resistance. 

Cost

1/5

Strength

2.5/5

Stiffness

4.5/5

Durability

4/5

Recycled Content

60%

Technical Data Sheet

RINGADAPTOR ABS 500 - Materials

PLA

Polylactic Acid (PLA)

The most commonly available 3D printing material on the market. Derived from corn crops, this recycled material is food safe and environmentally friendly.  

Cost

1/5

Strength

3.5/5

Stiffness

3/5

Durability

2/5

Recycled Content

90%

Technical Data Sheet

LEICA CAMERA PART ABS 500 - Materials

PETG

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETG)

Highly durable, engineering grade polymer with characteristics similar to ABS. This recycled material is food safe and able to withstand most harsh environments.

Cost

1.5/5

Strength

3.5/5

Stiffness

4/5

Durability

4/5

Recycled Content

70%

Technical Data Sheet

GOPRO MOUNT ABS 500 - Materials

ASA

Acrylic Styrene Acrylonitrile (ASA)

Well known for its impact resistance and strength like its similar counterpart ABS. It’s highly UV stable due to an rubber additive in its formulation.

Cost

2/5

Strength

4.5/5

Stiffness

2.5/5

Durability

5/5

Recycled Content

90%

Technical Data Sheet

PIPE PC 500 - Materials

PC

Polycarbonate (PC)

Intended for tough environments & engineering applications Polycarbonate is known for strength, durability and its high heat deflection.

Cost

4/5

Strength

4.7/5

Stiffness

3.5/5

Durability

5/5

Recycled Content

0%

Technical Data Sheet

PEEK BATTERY COVER 500 - Materials

PEEK

Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK)

Incredibly temperature and chemically resistant, PEEK is a specialist engineering material which is capable of operating in tough environments.

Cost

5/5

Strength

5/5

Stiffness

4.5/5

Durability

5/5

Recycled Content

0%

Technical Data Sheet

TPU TYRE 500 - Materials

TPU

Thermoplastics Polyurethane (TPU) 

One of the few flexible 3D printing materials available on the market today. Useful for parts that require an elastic / rubber feel (tyres for example).

Cost

3/5

Strength

2/5

Stiffness

0.5/5

Durability

4.5/5

Recycled Content

0%

Technical Data Sheet

ULTEM IMPELLAR 500 - Materials

ULTEM 9085

Polyethermide (ULTEM)

Known for its exceptional heat, chemical and flame resistance properties. Similar to PEEK it performs well in high performance applications.

Cost

4/5

Strength

4.5/5

Stiffness

4/5

Durability

5/5

Recycled Content

0%

Technical Data Sheet

NYLON 12 TURBINE 500 - Materials

Nylon

Nylon 12

Nylon has superior mechanical properties than ABS. It has a high chemical and abrasion resistance, used for parts requiring high fatigue strength.

Cost

3.2/5

Strength

4/5

Stiffness

0.5/5

Durability

4.5/5

Recycled Content

0%

Technical Data Sheet

PPSU PART 500 - Materials

PPSU

Polyphenylsulfone (PPSF or PPSU)

PPSF has excellent thermal and chemical resistance, making it well suited for demanding applications in automotive, aerospace and medical applications.

Cost

4/5

Strength

4.5/5

Stiffness

4/5

Durability

5/5

Recycled Content

0%

Technical Data Sheet

PEI Pin 500 - Materials

ULTEM 1010

Polyethermide (PEI / ULTEM)

Well known for its exceptional heat, chemical and flame resistance properties. Similar to PEEK it performs well in high performance applications.

Cost

4/5

Strength

4.5/5

Stiffness

4/5

Durability

5/5

Recycled Content

0%

Technical Data Sheet

RIGID RESIN 10K PARTS 500 - Materials

RIGID 10K RESIN

Our stiffest material in our SLA portfolio. Perfect for precise industrial parts that need to withstand significant load without bending

Cost

5/5

Strength

5/5

Stiffness

5/5

Durability

4/5

Recycled Content

0%

Technical Data Sheet

RIGID RESIN 500 - Materials

RIGID 4000 RESIN

Glass-filled Rigid 4000 prints with a smooth, polished finish and is ideal for parts that can withstand minimal deflection. 

Cost

4/5

Strength

4.5/5

Stiffness

4.5/5

Durability

4/5

Recycled Content

0%

Technical Data Sheet

TOUGH 1500 500 - Materials

TOUGH 1500 RESIN

Tough 1500 is an extremely durable resin, simulating the strength and stiffness of PP. Suitable for parts that bend and spring back quickly.

Cost

4/5

Strength

4.5/5

Stiffness

3/5

Durability

5/5

Recycled Content

0%

Technical Data Sheet

Tough - Materials

TOUGH 2000 RESIN

Tough 2000 is an extremely durable resin, simulating the strength and stiffness of ABS Suitable for parts that require a balance of rigidity and strength.

Cost

4.5/5

Strength

4/5

Stiffness

4/5

Durability

4.5/5

Recycled Content

0%

Technical Data Sheet

Drill Assembly 500 - Materials

NYLON PA12

Balancing strength and detail, Nylon PA12 is a highly capable material for both functional prototyping and end-use production of complex assemblies and durable parts. 

Cost

3/5

Strength

5/5

Stiffness

4/5

Durability

4.5/5

Recycled Content

0%

Technical Data Sheet

Material Cost

Broken down into scales of cost, you can estimate how much each material costs to help meet your budget requirements.

Nylon

11%

PC

11%

PEEK

100%

PPSU

66%

ABS

4%

ASA

4%

PETg

4%

PLA

3%

TPU

15%

ULTEM 1010

64%

ULTEM 9085

64%

Materials Tensile Modulus

All materials are tested in accordance with  ISO 527 / ASTM D638.

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With advanced materials selection, the latest technologies and free delivery across the UK, SGD 3D is the UK’s premium 3D printing service. Delivering over 5000 parts to over 1000 customers in 2020 alone.

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