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We consider FDM's material properties as one of its greatest strengths. FDM builds models from the real engineering thermoplastics ABS, Polycarbonate and PPSU. As most end products are made from these materials, their properties closely match those of many end products.

Car side mirror in ABS
on the build platform
of the FDM machine

ABS
An ABS prototype has up to 80% of the strength of injection moulded ABS meaning that it is extremely suitable for functional applications.

ABSi
ABSi is an ABS type with high impact strength. The semi-translucent material used to build the FDM parts is USP Class VI approved.

PC-ABS
PC-ABS is a blend of polycarbonate and ABS plastic which combines the strength of PC with the flexibility of ABS.

PC-ISO
PC-ISO blends are widely used throughout packaging and medical device manufactures. The PC-ISO material used to build the FDM parts is USP Class VI approved and also ISO 10993-1 rated.

FDM: Technical specifications

Standard lead time:
4-5 days

Layer thickness:
0.13 - 0.25mm (for ABS)
0.18 - 0.25mm (for ABSi)
0.18 - 0.25mm (for PC)
0.25mm (for PPSU)

Maximum Part Dimensions:
Dimensions are unlimited as components may be composed of several sub-parts.The maximum build envelope is 600x500x600mm

Download material datasheet [.PDF - 219Kb]

ABS An ABS prototype has up to 80% of the strength of injection moulded ABS meaning that it is extremely suitable for functional applications. ABSi ABSi is an ABS type with high impact strength. The semi-translucent material used to build the FDM parts is USP Class VI approved.

PC-ABS PC-ABS is a blend of polycarbonate and ABS plastic which combines the strength of PC with the flexibility of ABS.

PC-ISO PC-ISO blends are widely used throughout packaging and medical device manufactures. The PC-ISO material used to build the FDM parts is USP Class VI approved and also ISO 10993-1 rated.