3D Printing Materials
Plastics and metals for rapid prototyping and complex geometries. SLA, SLS, MJF, FDM, and DMLS technologies with realistic lead times.
Plastics
3D Printing Plastics
SLA for fine detail and transparency, SLS and MJF for strong functional nylon parts, FDM for cost-effective prototypes and flexible TPU.
| Technology | Material | Tensile Strength(MPa) | Elongation(%) | Heat Deflection(C) | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLA | Accura 25 | 38 | 13 | 55 | White |
| SLA | Accura ClearVue | 55 | 6 | 55 | Clear |
| SLA | Accura Xtreme | 45 | 20 | 58 | White/Gray |
| SLS | DuraForm PA12 | 48 | 11 | 90 | White |
| SLS | DuraForm GF | 55 | 5 | 110 | White |
| MJF | PA12 | 48 | 20 | 95 | Gray/Black |
| MJF | PA12 Glass Bead | 35 | 10 | 100 | Gray |
| FDM | ABS-M30 | 33 | 7 | 96 | Multiple |
| FDM | ASA | 30 | 7 | 98 | Multiple |
| FDM | Nylon 12 | 32 | 30 | 97 | Black |
| FDM | PC | 41 | 5 | 138 | White |
| FDM | PLA | 55 | 4 | 55 | Multiple |
| FDM | TPU | 25 | 400 | 50 | Black |
Metals
3D Printing Metals
DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) produces fully dense metal parts from aluminum, cobalt chrome, Inconel, stainless steel, and titanium powder.
| Technology | Material | Tensile Strength(MPa) | Elongation(%) | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMLS | AlSi10Mg | 430 | 6 | 120 HB |
| DMLS | Cobalt Chrome | 1300 | 5 | 45 HRC |
| DMLS | Inconel 718 | 1370 | 25 | 47 HRC |
| DMLS | Stainless Steel 17-4PH | 1100 | 8 | 35 HRC |
| DMLS | Titanium Ti6Al4V | 950 | 10 | 36 HRC |
Process Notes
Additive Manufacturing Considerations
Build Orientation & Supports
Part orientation affects surface finish, strength, and support removal time. Hong Ying Tooling optimizes orientation for minimal post-processing and maximum Z-axis strength.
Layer Thickness & Resolution
SLA layers at 25-100 um, SLS/MJF at 80-120 um, FDM at 100-300 um. Finer layers improve surface finish but increase build time and cost.
Post-Processing
SLA parts are washed and UV-cured. SLS/MJF parts are depowdered and media-blasted. DMLS parts are stress-relieved in a furnace and support-removed by CNC machining.
Tolerances
SLA: +/-0.2% (min 0.2 mm). SLS/MJF: +/-0.3% (min 0.3 mm). FDM: +/-0.5% (min 0.5 mm). DMLS: +/-0.1% (min 0.05 mm). Critical dimensions should include machining allowances.
3D Printing
Prototype Faster with Additive Manufacturing
Upload your STL or STEP file for a 3D printing quote. Hong Ying Tooling delivers functional prototypes in as little as 3 business days.