MATERIALS
Materials Guide
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SUS316L
Stainless Steel 316L (1.4404)
Austenitic stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance. Widely used in medical, food, and chemical applications.
590–690 MPa
7.99 g/cm³
450°C
85 HRB / 20 HRC
Ti6Al4V
Titanium Alloy (Grade 5)
Lightweight high-strength titanium alloy. Best strength-to-weight ratio, ideal for aerospace and medical implants.
1,030–1,100 MPa
4.43 g/cm³
350°C
36 HRC / 350 HV
IN718
Inconel 718 (Nickel Superalloy)
Nickel superalloy maintaining high-temperature strength up to 700°C. Used for turbine and rocket engine components.
1,100–1,350 MPa
8.19 g/cm³
700°C
40–47 HRC
Hastelloy-X
Ni-Cr-Fe-Mo Superalloy
Nickel superalloy with exceptional oxidation resistance up to 1,175°C. Used for combustion chambers and gas turbine parts.
720–810 MPa
8.22 g/cm³
1,175°C
24 HRC / 250 HV
AlSi10Mg
Aluminum Alloy AlSi10Mg
Lightweight aluminum alloy. Excellent thermal conductivity and low density make it ideal for heat sinks and automotive parts.
330–400 MPa
2.67 g/cm³
150°C
119 HBW / 75 HRB
CuCrZr
Copper Alloy CuCr1Zr (C18150)
High electrical and thermal conductivity copper alloy. Used in rocket nozzles, induction coils, and heat exchangers.
380–500 MPa
8.89 g/cm³
500°C
110–130 HBW
PA12
Polyamide 12 (Nylon 12)
Most versatile polymer material. Excellent mechanical properties and chemical resistance for functional parts.
44–52 MPa
1.01 g/cm³
175°C (0.45 MPa)
15–25%
PA12 GF
PA12 Glass-Filled (40% Glass Beads)
Glass-bead reinforced PA12. Ideal for high-stiffness, high-temperature environment components.
33–42 MPa
1.35 g/cm³
180°C (0.45 MPa)
5–10%
PA12 FR
PA12 Flame Retardant
Flame-retardant PA12 (UL94 V-0). Used for aviation, railway, and EV components requiring flame-retardant standards.
34–42 MPa
1.12 g/cm³
163°C (0.45 MPa)
10–18%
ABS-Like Resin
ABS-Like Photopolymer Resin
Photopolymer resin with ABS-like properties. High surface quality makes it ideal for visual prototypes.
50–65 MPa
1.18 g/cm³
58°C (0.45 MPa)
5–12%
Clear Resin
Accura ClearVue (Transparent)
Transparent photopolymer resin. Achieves polycarbonate-level clarity after polishing for flow visualization.
48–56 MPa
1.17 g/cm³
56°C (0.45 MPa)
6–13%
ABS-Tough
HC-A-430W / Accura Toughest
High-strength, high-toughness photopolymer. Mechanical properties exceeding ABS for functional prototyping.
65–85 MPa
1.17 g/cm³
75°C (0.45 MPa)
6–12%
PP-Like
Polypropylene-Like (PA11)
Polypropylene-like flexibility. Suitable for living hinges, chemical-resistant parts, and fluid containers.
42–50 MPa
1.03 g/cm³
157°C (0.45 MPa)
30–45%
TPU
Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Flexible)
Rubber-like flexibility and elasticity. Ideal for gaskets, grips, vibration dampers, and elastic components.
7–15 MPa
1.11 g/cm³
68°C (0.45 MPa)
200–580%
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