SLS Nylon PA12

Nylon PA12 is one of the most widely used SLS materials. It is a tough, versatile plastic with low moisture absorption and good chemical resistance for durable functional parts.

SLS

+56

Aluminum (AlSi10Mg)

AlSi10Mg is a lightweight cast-type aluminum alloy with high as-built strength and good thermal and electrical conductivity, suited to functional metal parts, with strength and ductility depending on heat treatment.

SLM / DMLS

316L Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel is a highly durable alloy known for its corrosion resistance and versatility in both industrial and aesthetic applications.

SLM / DMLSLMMDMP

HP® MJF Nylon PA12

Developed by HP, MJF Nylon is a widely used material for strong and detailed end-use parts and prototypes.

MJF

+25

Titanium

The strongest 3D printable material, titanium offers good dimensional accuracy and fine details.

SLM / DMLSLMM

MJF Glass-Filled Nylon PA12

MJF glass-filled nylon PA12 is a stiff PA12 with the same properties in every direction and higher heat deflection under load than standard nylon. It is a good choice for rigid functional parts.

MJF

+8

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate (PC) is an engineering-grade plastic with the highest heat resistance and impact strength of common FDM materials, and it is ideal for demanding functional parts and prototypes.

FDM

+3

Carbon Fiber FDM Nylon

Carbon fiber nylon is a reinforced composite that significantly increases stiffness and heat resistance over standard nylon, trading away some of nylon's signature impact resistance and flexibility in the process.

FDM

Carbon Fiber PPA

Carbon fiber PPA is a high-performance composite that pushes heat resistance and dimensional stability well beyond standard carbon fiber nylon. It is suited to demanding engineering applications exposed to elevated temperatures.

FDM

FDM Nylon

FDM nylon is a tough, wear-resistant engineering plastic known for high impact resistance, low friction, and the ability to flex repeatedly without cracking, all of which make it ideal for functional, moving parts.

FDM

+3

High-Detail 316L Steel

High-Detail 316L Stainless Steel offers an incredible level of detail coupled with remarkable strength, and corrosion resistance.

High-Detail SLM

HP® 3D HR PA 12 S, enabled by Arkema

HP® 3D HR PA 12 S delivers exceptional surface quality and precision right out of the printer. The material is perfect for functional prototypes and high-end consumer goods.

MJF

+22

PC-ABS

PC-ABS is a polymer blend that combines polycarbonate's heat resistance and toughness with ABS's easier processability and dimensional stability, striking a middle ground between the two.

FDM

Inconel 718

This nickel-based alloy is exceptional for parts used in high-temperature environments.

SLM / DMLS

Glass Fiber FDM Nylon

Glass fiber nylon (PA-GF) adds stiffness, heat resistance, and dimensional stability to nylon at a lower cost than carbon fiber nylon, while retaining significantly better impact resistance and toughness.

FDM

+3

HP® MJF Nylon PA11

Multi Jet Fusion PA11, produced by HP, is a bio-derived powder with exceptionally high toughness. This material offers high ductility and impact strength for all applications, especially functional parts.

MJF

+19

Carbon Fiber PPS

Carbon fiber PPS is a high-performance composite that offers metal-matching stiffness, exceptional chemical resistance, and inherent flame retardancy, though it's more brittle than tougher engineering plastics like nylon or polycarbonate.

FDM

High-Temperature Resin

High-temperature resin offers a notably higher heat deflection temperature than standard resin. This makes it a strong choice for heat-resistant mounts, fixtures, and housings that need to hold their shape under sustained heat.

SLADLPMSLA+3

+1

Flame Retardant Polycarbonate

Flame retardant polycarbonate (PC-FR) combines polycarbonate's strength and heat resistance with a UL94 V-0 fire rating. This makes it a strong choice for electrical enclosures and components near heat sources.

FDM

PEEK

FDM PEEK is a premium engineering thermoplastic that combines exceptional heat resistance, strength, and chemical resistance with genuine biocompatibility. It is used where metal replacement or medical-grade performance is required.

FDM

SLS Nylon PA11

Nylon PA11 is a bio-based nylon, made from castor oil, with high ductility and impact resistance. It is suitable for durable functional parts that need to flex or absorb impact.

SLS

+25

Food Safe SLS Nylon PA12

SLS food safe nylon PA12 is a durable, chemical-resistant nylon made from a powder grade certified for food contact, suited to tools and components used in food processing.

SLS

Silicone Resin

Silicone resin for SLA 3D printing produces soft, flexible parts with rubber-like elasticity and durability. It offers excellent rebound, fine detail resolution, and reliable performance for seals, gaskets, and functional flexible prototypes.

SLA

GreenTec Pro Carbon

GreenTEC Pro Carbon is a biopolymer made from renewable resources combined with 10% carbon fiber. The material offers high rigidity, very good mechanical properties and an increased temperature resistance.

FDM

Flame Retardant PETG

Flame retardant PETG combines the mechanical strength and chemical resistance of regular PETG with enhanced fire safety.

FDM

MBJ 316L Steel

316L Stainless Steel printed with Metal Binder Jetting technology.

Binder Jetting

Multicolor ASA

Multicolor FDM prints using ASA combine vibrant color separation with exceptional UV, heat, and weather resistance. Ideal for outdoor signage, automotive parts, and durable prototypes needing both strength and visual impact.

FDM

Spectroplast® TrueSil

TrueSil is a 3D printable pure silicone offering high flexibility, biocompatibility, and durability. Ideal for seals, wearables, and medical parts, it resists heat, UV, and repeated deformation.

DLPSAM

ULTEM 1010

ULTEM 1010 offer the highest tensile strength and the highest chemical and thermal resistance of any FDM thermoplastic.

FDM

Copper

Copper is a base metal with very high electrical and thermal conductivity, good ductility, and naturally antimicrobial surfaces, suited to heat-management parts, coils, and electrical components.

SLM / DMLSLost Wax Casting

ULTEM 9085

ULTEM 9085 is a high-performance thermoplastic with excellent chemical resistance and an extreme level of flame retardancy.

FDM

GreenTec Pro

GreenTec Pro is a high performance biodegradable material made from 100% natural resources. With a high heat resistance (up to 160 °C) and mechanical stress resistance, the material is ideal for demanding applications.

FDM

Carbon Fiber PEEK

Carbon-reinforced PEEK is stiffer and somewhat stronger than normal PEEK, with a much higher heat deflection temperature under load, though it is far less ductile.

FDM

Flame Retardant Resin

Flame retardant resin is a photopolymer that self-extinguishes rather than sustaining flame, which makes it a strong choice for electronics and industrial parts near heat or ignition sources.

SLAMSLADLP+1

Markforged® Onyx

Onyx is a carbon fiber reinforced nylon that is used to print strong prototypes or end-use parts.

FDM

Figure 4™ HI TEMP 300-AMB

Figure 4™ HI TEMP 300-AMB is a high-performance photopolymer resin with excellent thermal resistance, stiffness, and stability. Its amber translucency makes it suitable for functional prototypes and demanding end-use applications.

DLPHPS

PETG-HT

PETG-HT is an enhanced version of PETG, specifically designed to withstand high temperatures and exhibit excellent mechanical properties.

FDM

SLS Nylon PA6

Nylon PA6 is a stiff, heat-resistant nylon that is stronger than PA12 when dry. It is sutiable for rigid functional parts, though it absorbs more moisture and is less flexible.

SLS

Somos® PerFORM

Somos PerFORM is the material of choice for applications that require strong, stiff, temperature-resistant composite parts.

SLA

SLS PEEK

SLS PEEK is a high-performance thermoplastic that offers high tensile strength, good heat resistance, and broad chemical resistance in a lightweight part, if with low ductility.

SLS

Ceramic Resin

Ceramic resin is a high-resolution photopolymer that produces rigid parts with excellent stiffness, heat resistance, and dimensional accuracy.

LCDSLAMSLA

iglidur® I180-PF

iglidur I180-PF by igus is a material with high wear resistance, especially designed for moving parts.

FDM

Glass Fiber PEEK

Glass fiber reinforced PEEK is one of the highest-performance plastics available in the market. It exhibits exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance properties.

FDM

PPSU/PPSF

PPSU is a heat- and chemical-resistant material suited for automotive, aerospace, and plumbing applications.

FDM

PC-Like Resin

PC-like resin is a highly rigid photopolymer that simulates polycarbonate's stiffness and heat resistance, though it's more brittle than ABS-like resin, which makes it better suited to precision, load-bearing parts than parts needing to absorb impact.

LCD

SLS Nylon PA11 Carbon Fiber

SLS PA11 carbon fiber is a stiff, lightweight nylon composite with much higher stiffness and heat resistance under load than standard PA11. It is best used for rigid parts, though with less ductility.

SLS

HP® MJF Multicolor

A great material for striking visual models.

MJF

SLS Nylon PA66

Nylon PA66 is a strong, stiff nylon with good chemical resistance and heat tolerance, well above PA12 in strength and stiffness, though it absorbs far more moisture.

SLS

SLS Glass-Filled Nylon PA6

SLS glass-filled nylon PA6 is a very stiff nylon composite with high heat deflection (about 200 °C under load). It's a good choice for rigid, heat-exposed functional parts, though the material is not flexible and still absorbs moisture.

SLS

Alumide

Alumide is an aluminum-filled nylon 12 with a metallic gray look, high stiffness, and heat deflection around 144 °C under load, suited to rigid parts, jigs, and models, though it is less flexible than standard nylon.

SLS

Glass Fiber ULTEM 1010

Glass-fiber reinforced ULTEM 1010 is a robust thermoplastic with excellent strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. Glass fibers enhance its stiffness, dimensional stability, and strength-to-weight ratio.

FDM

BASF® Glass Fiber Polypropylene

Glass-filled polypropylene is a tough material with high strength that is also resistant to high temperatures. It is suitable for functional verification of product prototypes.

SLS

SLS PK

SLS PK is a tough, ductile polyketone with excellent chemical and fuel resistance, very low moisture absorption, and low friction and wear, suited to functional parts exposed to fluids, though it is somewhat less stiff than PA12.

SLS

Carbon Fiber ULTEM 9085

Carbon-reinforced ULTEM 9085 is a stiffer, stronger version of ULTEM 9085, though it is less ductile and weaker across the layers.

FDM

PEKK

PEKK filament is a high-performance thermoplastic known for excellent thermal and chemical resistance, and mechanical strength. Ideal for aerospace, automotive, and high-tech industries, it excels in demanding environments.

FDM

SLS PEKK-CF

SLS PEKK-CF is a carbon-fiber-reinforced PEKK that is very stiff and holds its shape under load up to roughly 200 °C. It is a good option for rigid high-temperature parts, though it is brittle and weaker across the layers.

SLS

Inkbit® Titan Tough Epoxy 85

Inkbit® Titan Tough Epoxy is a type of high-performance material known for its exceptional strength, durability, and resistance to harsh environmental conditions.

VCJ

Carbon Fiber PEKK

Carbon-reinforced PEKK is a stiffer version of PEKK with modestly higher strength, though it is less ductile and weaker across the layers.

FDM

LithaLox HP 500 Al2O3

Lithalox HP 500 contains a high-purity (99.99%) aluminum oxide (alumina) material and is characterized by its high density, a favorable 4-point bending strength, and exceptionally smooth surface quality.

LCM

Titanium Grade 23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI)

Titanium Grade 23 (ELI) offers exceptional biocompatibility, high strength-to-weight ratio, and excellent corrosion resistance.

SLM / DMLS

PC/PTFE

PC/PTFE is an advanced polycarbonate composite enriched with PTFE (Teflon). It offers high mechanical strength and exceptional abrasion resistance with low friction, making it ideal for industrial parts.

FDM

Food Safe Metal Detectable SLS Nylon PA12

SLS food safe metal detectable nylon PA12 is a blue, food-contact-certified PA12 that contains metal particles, so stray fragments can be caught by metal detectors and X-ray inspection on food production lines.

SLS

Food Safe 316L Stainless Steel

Food contact safe, offers high hygiene, corrosion resistance, and strength. Performs up to 800°C (1472°F), versatile and easy to clean. Certifications available.

SLM / DMLS

Food Safe Aluminum

Food Safe Aluminum is a type of aluminum that is treated or coated to be safe for use in contact with food. Lightweight, good thermal conductivity, and strength. Performs up to 200°C (392°F), ideal for automotive, aerospace, and industrial uses.

SLM / DMLS

Food Safe Titanium

Food Safe Titanium is food contact safe, hygienic, corrosion resistant, and lightweight. Maintains strength up to 400°C (752°F), robust, non-magnetic, and easy to clean. Certifications available.

LMMSLM / DMLS

Flame Retardant SLS Nylon PA12

Flame retardant SLS nylon PA12 is PA12 formulated to self-extinguish, with fire ratings such as UL 94 V-0 that depend on wall thickness, suited to electrical and transport components, though it is less ductile than standard PA12.

SLS

Markforged® ADAM Copper

The ADAM 3D printing technology builds parts layer by layer and offer smooth parts with some layering. Copper is a precious metal with high electrical and thermal conductivity.

ADAM

Markforged® Inconel 625

Markforged Inconel 625 is a nickel chromium-based superalloy that is extremely resistant to corrosion and strong at high temperatures.

FDM

MoldJet® 316L Steel

316L Stainless Steel printed with Tritone MoldJet® technology.

MoldJet

Markforged® H13 Tool Steel

Markforged H13 tool steel is an abrasion-resistant, hard material with a good resistance to heat.

FDM

Aluminum 6061 (EN AW-6061)

Aluminum 6061 is a strong, lightweight alloy with excellent corrosion resistance and good machinability. Ideal for aerospace, automotive, and general-purpose CNC-milled parts.

CNC

Stainless Steel 316L (1.4404)

Stainless steel 316L offers excellent corrosion resistance, especially in marine or chemical settings. It’s strong, weldable, and ideal for medical, food-grade, and industrial CNC-milled parts.

CNC

Stainless Steel 304 (1.4301)

Stainless Steel 304 is strong, corrosion-resistant, and ideal for precise CNC-milled parts in automotive, aerospace, and industrial use. It offers excellent durability and dimensional stability.

CNC

Acetal (POM-C)

Acetal (POM-C) is a high-performance copolymer known for its excellent machinability, dimensional stability, and low friction. Ideal for precision parts like gears and bearings, it offers high strength and moisture resistance.

CNC

Carbon Steel C45 (1.0503)

Carbon Steel C45 is a medium-carbon, non-alloy steel with moderate strength, higher than that of lower-carbon grades. It is commonly used for shafts, axles, spindles, studs and general engineering components.

CNC

Carbon Steel A36

Carbon Steel A36 is a low-cost, structural steel with good strength and weldability. Ideal for frames, brackets, and general-purpose parts. It offers low corrosion resistance and moderate machinability.

CNC

Acetal (Glass-Filled)

Acetal (glass-filled) is a reinforced engineering thermoplastic enhanced with glass fibers. This addition significantly increases the material's stiffness, creep resistance, and dimensional stability compared to standard acetal.

CNC

Stainless Steel 444 (1.4521)

Stainless steel 444 is a molybdenum-added ferritic alloy with corrosion resistance approaching 316L, and it's essentially immune to chloride stress corrosion cracking.

CNC

Stainless Steel 321 (1.4541)

Stainless steel 321 is a titanium-stabilized austenitic alloy that is engineered to resist intergranular corrosion during welding and sustained high-temperature service.

CNC

Stainless Steel 309S (1.4833)

Stainless steel 309S is a high-chromium, high-nickel austenitic alloy built for sustained oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures, well beyond standard stainless steel 304 or 316L.

CNC

Stainless Steel 409 (1.4512)

Stainless Steel 409 is a low-cost, titanium-stabilized ferritic alloy built for heat and exhaust-gas resistance, not for decorative or highly corrosive applications.

CNC

Stainless Steel 310S (1.4845)

Stainless steel 310S is a high-chromium, high-nickel austenitic alloy that offers the strongest oxidation resistance of this group, suited to continuous service near 1,100 °C.

CNC

Copper CuCr1Zr (CW106C)

Copper CuCr1Zr is a high-performance copper alloy with superior thermal/electrical conductivity, strength, and high-temperature softening resistance. Ideal for welding electrodes, heat sinks, and rocket components.

CNC

PEEK (Glass-Filled)

PEEK GF30 produces extremely strong, stiff, and heat-resistant parts with excellent dimensional stability and chemical resistance, ideal for high-performance structural applications.

CNC

Figure 4® High Temp 150 °C FR Black

Figure 4® High Temp 150 °C FR Black is a flame-retardant material with high thermal stability and rigidity. Parts have a smooth black surface finish and are ideal for functional applications requiring heat and flame resistance.

DLP

BASF® Ultracur3D® RG 3280

BASF® Ultracur3D® RG 3280 is a ceramic-filled resin designed for functional 3D printing. It offers high stiffness, excellent heat resistance, and a smooth white finish, which makes it ideal for durable prototypes and demanding end-use parts.

DLPLCDHPS

SLS Nylon PA11-ESD

SLS PA11 ESD is a bio-based, castor-oil nylon with much lower surface resistance than standard PA11. It dissipates static charge from tools, jigs, and housings used around sensitive electronics.

SLS

PEEK

PEEK is a high-strength, heat-resistant thermoplastic with exceptional chemical resistance, wear resistance, and dimensional stability. Ideal for high-performance components in aerospace, automotive, and medical industries.

CNC

PTFE (Teflon)

PTFE (Teflon) is a high-strength, chemically resistant material with excellent low friction, ideal for seals, bearings, gaskets, and components in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.

CNC

VisiJet® M2S-HT90

VisiJet® M2S-HT90 is a strong and rigid material for applications requiring temperature resistance and/or rigidity, ideal for rapid tooling, under the hood parts, enclosures and housings

MJP

BASF® Ultrafuse 17-4 PH Steel

Ultrafuse 17-4 PH produces sintered 17-4 PH stainless steel parts that are strong, magnetic, and corrosion resistant, and can be heat treated to higher strength, though with lower ductility than other metal 3D printing processes.

FDM

Nylon PA6

Nylon PA6 is a durable, wear-resistant thermoplastic with excellent impact strength, low friction, and good machinability. Ideal for precision mechanical components like gears, bushings, and automotive parts.

CNC

9-4 Aluminum Bronze (C95400)

9-4 Aluminum Bronze is a strong, wear-resistant copper alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. Ideal for bushings, bearings, gears, and valve components in demanding environments.

CNC

Aluminum 5083 (EN AW-5083)

Aluminum 5083 is a corrosion-resistant, high-strength alloy ideal for CNC machined parts in marine, automotive, and aerospace applications.

CNC

Copper C15000

Copper C15000 is a zirconium copper alloy that retains nearly all of pure copper's exceptional electrical conductivity while offering improved strength and resistance to softening at elevated temperatures.

CNC

Tool Steel M2 (Annealed, 1.3343, SKH51)

Tool steel M2 ships in a soft, machinable annealed state and can be hardened and tempered afterward to become the industry-standard high-speed steel, balancing wear resistance, toughness, and red-hardness.

CNC

Tool Steel M42 (Annealed, Cobalt HSS)

Tool steel M42 ships annealed for machining and is hardened afterward into a cobalt-enhanced high-speed steel reaching higher hardness than standard M2, suited to the most demanding cutting applications despite being more brittle and costly.

CNC

PEI ULTEM 2300

ULTEM 2300 produces high-strength, heat-resistant parts with excellent stiffness, dimensional stability, and flame resistance. It is ideal for structural and high-performance engineering applications.

CNC

PEI ULTEM 1000

PEI ULTEM 1000 is a high-strength, heat-resistant thermoplastic ideal for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. It offers excellent flame resistance, mechanical properties, and dimensional stability.

CNC

Tool Steel H13 (Annealed, 1.2344)

Tool steel H13 ships annealed and machinable, and can then be air-hardened into a chromium-molybdenum hot-work tool steel valued for strength at elevated temperature, good toughness, and resistance to heat-cracking and thermal fatigue.

CNC

SLS Glass-Filled Nylon PA12

SLS glass-filled nylon PA12 is a stiff, wear-resistant PA12 with higher heat deflection under load than standard nylon, suited to rigid functional parts, though it is less ductile.

SLS

+8

Nickel Alloy 2.4610 (NiMo16Cr16Ti, Alloy C-4)

Nickel-Iron Alloy 2.4610 (Alloy C-4) is a nickel-molybdenum-chromium alloy with high pitting resistance and very good resistance to hydrochloric acid. It stays ductile and corrosion resistant after prolonged heating and welding.

CNC

SLS Glass-Filled Polypropylene

SLS glass-filled polypropylene is a stiffer, stronger polypropylene that resists heat much better under load (around 130 °C) than unfilled PP, with good chemical resistance, although it is denser and less ductile.

SLS

Nickel Alloy 2.4633 (NiCr25FeAlY, Alloy 602 CA)

Nickel Alloy 2.4633 (Alloy 602 CA) is a high-carbon nickel-chromium-iron-aluminum alloy with outstanding creep strength and oxidation resistance at temperatures up to about 1,200 °C.

CNC

Nickel Alloy 2.4816 (NiCr15Fe, Alloy 600)

Nickel Alloy 2.4816 (Alloy 600) is a nickel-chromium-iron alloy that resists chlorides, oxidation, and hot alkalis, keeping good properties from low to elevated temperatures.

CNC

Nickel Alloy 2.4851 (NiCr23Fe, Alloy 601)

Nickel Alloy 2.4851 (Alloy 601) is a nickel-chromium-iron alloy with added aluminum for outstanding oxidation resistance up to about 1,200 °C and good resistance to carburizing conditions.

CNC

Nickel Alloy 2.4856 (NiCr22Mo9Nb, Alloy 625)

Nickel Alloy 2.4856 (Alloy 625) is a high-strength nickel-chromium-molybdenum-niobium alloy with excellent resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and chloride stress corrosion cracking, from cryogenic temperatures to about 980 °C.

CNC

Nickel Alloy 2.4889 (NiCr28FeSiCe, Alloy 45TM)

Nickel Alloy 2.4889 (Alloy 45TM) is a nickel-chromium-iron-silicon alloy designed for high-temperature oxidizing, carburizing, and sulfur-bearing atmospheres, resisting scaling up to about 1,000 °C.

CNC

Material Guide for Heat resistant property

Technology

Category

Manufacturing process

Color

Property (1)

SLS Nylon PA12

Aluminum (AlSi10Mg)

316L Stainless Steel

HP® MJF Nylon PA12

Titanium

MJF Glass-Filled Nylon PA12

Polycarbonate

Carbon Fiber FDM Nylon

Carbon Fiber PPA

FDM Nylon

High-Detail 316L Steel

HP® 3D HR PA 12 S, enabled by Arkema

PC-ABS

Inconel 718

Glass Fiber FDM Nylon

HP® MJF Nylon PA11

Carbon Fiber PPS

High-Temperature Resin

Flame Retardant Polycarbonate

PEEK

SLS Nylon PA11

Food Safe SLS Nylon PA12

Silicone Resin

GreenTec Pro Carbon

Flame Retardant PETG

MBJ 316L Steel

Multicolor ASA

Spectroplast® TrueSil

ULTEM 1010

Copper

ULTEM 9085

GreenTec Pro

Carbon Fiber PEEK

Flame Retardant Resin

Markforged® Onyx

Figure 4™ HI TEMP 300-AMB

PETG-HT

SLS Nylon PA6

Somos® PerFORM

SLS PEEK

Ceramic Resin

iglidur® I180-PF

Glass Fiber PEEK

PPSU/PPSF

PC-Like Resin

SLS Nylon PA11 Carbon Fiber

HP® MJF Multicolor

SLS Nylon PA66

SLS Glass-Filled Nylon PA6

Alumide

Glass Fiber ULTEM 1010

BASF® Glass Fiber Polypropylene

SLS PK

Carbon Fiber ULTEM 9085

PEKK

SLS PEKK-CF

Inkbit® Titan Tough Epoxy 85

Carbon Fiber PEKK

LithaLox HP 500 Al2O3

Titanium Grade 23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI)

PC/PTFE

Food Safe Metal Detectable SLS Nylon PA12

Food Safe 316L Stainless Steel

Food Safe Aluminum

Food Safe Titanium

Flame Retardant SLS Nylon PA12

Markforged® ADAM Copper

Markforged® Inconel 625

MoldJet® 316L Steel

Markforged® H13 Tool Steel

Aluminum 6061 (EN AW-6061)

Stainless Steel 316L (1.4404)

Stainless Steel 304 (1.4301)

Acetal (POM-C)