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Prototyping Materials

Prototyping materials

We stock a wide range of prototyping materials including multiple grades of thermoplastics and metals.

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Our aim is to provide you with the right combination of technology and material to simulate the properties you require from your finished part, whether it be for display and presentation or fit, form and functional testing.

What should you consider when choosing a prototyping material?

  • Mechanical properties
  • Manufacturing characteristics
  • Appearance
  • Cost

We can advise on material selection for every prototyping technology.

We offer materials to fulfil a wide range of properties and characteristics, from specialist temperature resistance to materials certified as bio-compatible for use with medical or dental products. Other materials supplied include those certified ‘food safe’ meaning they can be used for storage of food or drink.

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    What mechanical properties are required of the prototyping material?

    The main factors determining material choice include mechanical characteristics such as stress, heat resistance and elasticity of the part.

    Here are the most common factors:

    • Strength
    • Elasticity
    • Hardness
    • Durability
    • Temperature resistance
    • Transparency
    • Moisture resistance
    • Impact resistance

    Other factors to consider in material choice include the material’s suitability for manufacturing and how close to the actual material the prototyping material is.

    Please note, these are general guidelines. In all cases if you do not find a material you are looking for or need guidance, please contact us. We are always happy to help.

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    If you would like to be able to see and touch a range of the prototyping materials that we offer, please contact us to request a materials sample pack.

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    Plastic materials

    ABS

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    ABSCosmetic appearance

    Dimensional stability

    Impact resistant
    34.4-82.7 MPa160-400 J/m60-93.3 °CCNC Machining

    ABS-Like - Accura Xtreme

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    ABS-Like - Accura XtremeAccuracy

    Durability

    Impact resistance
    45 - 53MPa45.9 - 54.5°C3D Printing - SLA

    ABS/PC

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    ABS/PCCosmetic appearance

    Dimensional stability

    Impact resistance
    44.1-124.1 MPa427-64060-98.8 °CCNC Machining

    HDPE

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    HDPEDurability

    Impact resistant

    Stiffness
    19.9-31 MPa179 kJ/m²54.4-121.1°CCNC Machining

    Nylon

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    NylonRigidity

    Strength

    Temperature resistance
    41.3-199.9 MPa106-427 J/m82.2-176.6°CCNC Machining

    PA (Nylon) - PA2200 Nylon

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    PA (Nylon) - PA2200 NylonRigidity

    Strength

    Temperature resistance
    46 - 48 MPa74 J/m48 - 188°C4 -15%3D Printing - SLS

    PBT

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    PBTChemical resistance

    Dimensional stability

    Low moisture absorption
    41.3-120.6 MPa53-160 J/m93.3-215.5 °CCNC Machining

    PC

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    PCDimensional stability

    Impact resistance
    62-158.5 MPa106-960 J/m65.5-148.8 °CCNC Machining

    PC-Like - Accura ClearVue

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    PC-Like - Accura ClearVueAccuracy

    Stiffness

    Temperature tolerance
    57 - 613D Printing - SLA

    PEEK

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    PEEKChemical resistance

    Sterilizability

    Stiffness

    Strength
    CNC Machining

    PEI

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    PEIHeat resistance

    Impact resistance

    Strength
    96.5-193 MPa53-106 J/m176.6-215.5 °CCNC Machining

    PET

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    PETChemical resistance

    Stiffness

    Strength
    88 MPaCNC Machining

    PMMA

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    PMMAOptical clarity

    Rigidity
    60 MPa18 kJ/m²105°CCNC Machining

    POM

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    POMChemical resistance41.3-151.6 MPa40-106 J/m82.2-148.8 °CCNC Machining

    PP

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    PPChemical resistance

    Solvent resistance
    26.8-127.5 MPa26-293 J/m48.8-148.8 °CCNC Machining

    PP-Like - Accura 25

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    PP-Like - Accura 25Accuracy

    Durability

    Flexibility
    3D Printing - SLA

    PPSU

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    PPSUHigh deflection temperature

    Resistance to environmental stress cracking

    Excellent thermal stability

    Good electrical properties
    CNC Machining

    PSU

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    PSUCorrosion resistance

    Mineral resistance

    Sterilizability

    Strength
    88 MPaCNC Machining

    PTFE (Teflon)

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    PTFE (Teflon)Chemical resistance

    Flame resistance

    Temperature resistance
    CNC Machining

    PVC

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthImpact StrengthHeat DeflectionElongation at BreakManufacturing Process
    PVCChemical resistance

    Corrosion resistance

    Flame resistance
    55 MPa
    72°C20%CNC Machining

    Metal materials

    Aluminium

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthElongation at BreakHardnessManufacturing Process
    AluminiumCorrosion resistance

    High strength-to-weight ratio

    Temperature resistance
    296 - 490 MPa8 -6%55-87 HRBCNC Machining

    Brass

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthElongation at BreakHardnessManufacturing Process
    BrassChemical resistance

    Ductility

    Strength
    310-421 MPa23-25%32-36 HRBCNC Machining

    Carbon Steel

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthElongation at BreakHardnessManufacturing Process
    Carbon SteelSoft540 MPa10%85 HRBCNC Machining

    Copper

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthElongation at BreakHardnessManufacturing Process
    CopperCorrosion resistance

    Electrical conductivity
    200 - 360 MPa5-50%40-110 HVCNC Machining

    Mild Steel

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthElongation at BreakHardnessManufacturing Process
    Mild SteelGood toughness and strength

    Heat treatable
    380 - 540 MPaCNC Machining

    Stainless Steel

    MaterialAttributesTensile StrengthElongation at BreakHardnessManufacturing Process
    Stainless SteelCorrosion resistance

    Crack resistance
    66-210 ksi5-56%35-101 HRCCNC Machining

    Dispatch service levels

    We offer a range of service levels for 3D Printing and CNC Machining.

    We never compromise on quality, so these service levels are designed to help you meet tight timescales or economy budgets.

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    Finishing options

    We offer a range of finishing options on 3D printed parts. Please visit our Finishing page for more information.

    FINISHING

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    Next day dispatch: we offer a next day dispatch service for SLA, SLS, FDM, Polyjet and Figure 4 3D printed parts. All final data for our Express Service Level is required by 4.30pm to guarantee next working day dispatch.

    Other service levels: we also offer Standard (3-day dispatch) and Economy (8-day dispatch) service levels.

    Quote requests: we process all quote requests and orders between 8.00am and 5.00pm on business days. Quote requests received between 8.00am and 4.00pm are usually responded to on the same day. This does, however, depend on the complexity of the requirement. Quote requests received after 4.00pm will be responded to on the following business day.

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      Quote requests: we process all quote requests and orders between 8.00am and 5.00pm on business days. Quote requests received between 8.00am and 4.00pm are usually responded to on the same day. This does, however, depend on the complexity of the requirement. Quote requests received after 4.00pm will be responded to on the following business day.

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