SLS Nylon PA12

Nylon PA12 (Polyamide) is a strong and heat-resistant material commonly used to print strong and functional parts.

ABS

ABS is a durable, impact-resistant plastic with good heat tolerance, and is well suited to functional parts and prototypes that need to handle everyday stress.

FDM

+51

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

17-4 PH Stainless Steel

17-4 PH SS is a martensite precipitation-hardened stainless steel with high strength and very good resistance to corrosion.

SLM / DMLSLMMDMP

FDM TPU

TPU is a versatile elastomer family that ranges from soft, highly stretchable rubber-like grades to firmer, semi-rigid formulations.

FDM

+42

SLS/MJF Glass-Filled Nylon PA12

Glass-filled Nylon is great for functional parts that require strength and rigidity.

SLSMJF

+8

Carbon Fiber PETG

Carbon fiber PETG is a reinforced composite that adds significant stiffness and dimensional stability to standard PETG, trading some impact resistance for rigidity. It is ideal for parts that need to hold their shape under load.

FDM

Maraging Steel

Featuring high strength and hardness, M300 maraging steel is best used for tooling applications.

SLM / DMLS

Carbon Fiber ASA

Carbon fiber ASA is a reinforced composite that adds stiffness and dimensional stability to standard ASA while retaining its signature UV and weather resistance. It is a strong choice for structural outdoor parts.

FDM

SLS/MJF Flexible TPU

Flexible TPU is a rubber-like material suitable for functional prototypes and wear-resistant parts.

SLSMJF

+16

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

Carbon Fiber PLA

Carbon Fiber PLA is a reinforced composite that significantly increases stiffness and dimensional stability over standard PLA, though this comes at the cost of increased brittleness.

FDM

+1

FDM TPE

FDM TPE is a softer, more rubber-like flexible material than TPU. It offers excellent comfort and stretch for grip and cushioning applications, though with less abrasion, chemical, and heat resistance.

FDM

+18

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 Polycarbonate

Carbon fiber polycarbonate (PC-CF) adds significant stiffness, heat resistance, and dimensional stability to standard PC.

FDM

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

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

PA11 is a bio-based and temperature-stable material that features a high impact resistance and is commonly used to print strong and functional parts.

SLS

+25

FDM PMMA

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), commonly known as acrylic or plexiglass, offers strong optical clarity and excellent UV resistance, though it's notably more brittle and less impact-resistant than materials like ABS or polycarbonate.

FDM

Food Safe SLS/MJF Nylon PA12

Food Safe Nylon PA12 is a durable and versatile material ideal for food processing tools and products.

SLSMJF

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

SLS Nylon PA 2200

PA 2200 is a versatile, white nylon 12 powder that offers a balanced profile of high strength, stiffness, and chemical resistance. It is the gold standard for functional SLS prototypes and rugged, end-use industrial components.

SLS

+46

Carbon Fiber ABS

CF-ABS is made using ABS and 15% high-modulus carbon fiber.

FDM

Carbon Fiber PEEK

Carbon-reinforced PEEK is stronger and stiffer than normal PEEK.

FDM

SLS Nylon PA6

Nylon PA6 is a strong and heat-resistant material commonly used to print strong and functional parts.

SLS

SLS PEEK

SLS PEEK produces exceptionally strong, lightweight parts with outstanding heat resistance, chemical stability, and dimensional accuracy. It delivers near-thermoplastic-molded properties, ideal for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.

SLS

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

Carbon Fiber PET

PET CF is a carbon fiber-reinforced PET filament offering high stiffness, dimensional stability, and improved strength for lightweight, functional FDM parts.

FDM

SLS Nylon PA6 Carbon Fiber

SLS PA6 Carbon Fiber parts offer high stiffness, excellent dimensional stability, and improved heat resistance. The carbon fiber reinforcement is ideal for strong functional components and demanding engineering applications.

SLS

iglidur® I150-PF

iglidur I150-PF by igus features a high abrasion resistance at low speeds combined with good mechanical properties.

FDM

SLS Nylon PA11 Carbon Fiber

Carbon-filled PA-11 Nylon is stiffer than regular nylon and is best used for applications where a high strength-to-weight ratio is needed.

SLS

SLS Nylon PA66

Nylon PA66 is known for its strength, rigidity, thermal stability, and chemical resistance, making it ideal for automotive, aerospace, and industrial use cases.

SLS

SLS Glass-Filled Nylon PA6

SLS Glass-Filled Nylon PA6 is a glass-fiber-reinforced nylon with exceptional stiffness, heat resistance, and dimensional stability. The material’s matte surface makes it ideal for strong, durable, and thermally stable functional parts.

SLS

FDM TPU-ESD

FDM TPU-ESD is an engineering-grade thermoplastic chosen for its balance of flexibility and protection against electrostatic discharge.

FDM

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

Carbon Fiber ULTEM 9085

Carbon-reinforced ULTEM 9085 is stronger and stiffer than normal ULTEM 9085.

FDM

SLS PEKK-CF

PEKK-CF is a high-performance carbon-fiber reinforced thermoplastic suitable for SLS 3D printing, combining excellent mechanical strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance for demanding industrial applications.

SLS

LithaCon 3Y 210 ZrO2

LithaCon contains zirconia stabilized with 3 mol% Yttria. Some of the mechanical highlights of these materials are their excellent flexural strength (> 1000 MPa), fracture toughness, resistance to abrasion, and thermal shock resistance.

LCM

420/BR Steel

420/BR steel is a great material for low-cost metal parts of all sizes.

Binder Jetting

+1

Carbon Fiber PEKK

Carbon-reinforced PEKK is stronger and stiffer than normal PEKK.

FDM

Nickel-Titanium (NiTi)

Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) is a shape memory alloy with superelasticity, fatigue resistance, and biocompatibility. Its phase transformations enable shape recovery after deformation, making it ideal for medical, aerospace, and robotic uses.

SLM / DMLS

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

Multicolor ABS

As-printed multicolor FDM ABS has a ribbed, layered texture. Color regions are generally clean-edged, with minor bleed at color-change points. ABS has a matte look, unlike glossier PETG, and responds well to acetone vapor smoothing.

FDM

FDM PEBA

PEBA is a high-performance flexible material that combines the strength of nylon with the elasticity of rubber. It is characterized by its ultra-lightweight structure and a "high rebound" effect, delivering up to 85% energy return for dynamic parts.

FDM

SLS PEBA

SLS-printed PEBA is an industrial-grade elastomer known for its "super-bounce" energy return and lightweight durability. These parts are exceptionally resilient, maintaining rubber-like flexibility and high impact resistance even at -60 °C.

SLS

LithaBone TCP 300

LithaBone TCP 300 contains a beta-tricalcium phosphate (ß-TCP) based ceramic which in the right setting, enables implants with defined pore geometries. The material can be resorbed by the body and replaced by new bone.

LCM

Food Safe Metal Detectable SLS/MJF Nylon PA12

Food Safe X-ray Metal Detectable PA12 is approved as food contact material (FCM) and can be detected by metal detectors and X-ray scanners in a production line, as it contains metal.

SLSMJF

High-Detail 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

High-Detail 17-4 PH Stainless Steel is a superior 3D printing alloy, offering unparalleled detail precision coupled with exceptional mechanical resilience and corrosion resistance.

High-Detail SLM

SLS Flexible TPE

SLS TPE is a versatile, flexible material known for its rubber-like elasticity, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. Common applications are hoses, seals, gaskets, footwear, and medical devices.

SLS

+16

iglidur® I190-PF

High-strength, wear-resistant material for low-friction, dry-running parts. Ideal for bushings, gliding elements, and motion components in automation and machinery.

FDM

LithaBone HA 400

LithaBone HA 400 contains a ceramic material based on hydroxyapatite (HA). With a relative density of 85% and a corresponding porosity of 15%, it is perfect for bioresorbable applications. The HA powder is certified ASTM standard F1185-03.

LCM

Markforged® H13 Tool Steel

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

FDM

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

Stainless Steel 17-4 PH (1.4542)

Stainless steel 17-4 PH is a strong, corrosion-resistant alloy ideal for high-stress parts. It’s used in aerospace, medical, and tooling applications, and can be heat-treated for added hardness.

CNC

Stainless Steel 420J2 (1.4028)

Stainless steel 420J2 is a heat-treatable martensitic alloy that offers good machinability as-milled, with the option to harden to 50–55 HRC afterward.

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

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

Delrin® AF (PTFE-Filled)

Delrin® AF is a unique thermoplastic composite of PTFE fibers uniformly dispersed in Delrin acetal resin. It combines the high strength of POM-H with the exceptional self-lubricating properties of PTFE for ultimate low-friction performance.

CNC

Stainless Steel 440C (1.4125)

Stainless steel 440C produces extremely hard, wear-resistant parts with excellent strength and moderate corrosion resistance. It is ideal for precision components requiring high durability and long service life.

CNC

SLS Nylon PA11-ESD

SLS PA11 ESD is a bio-derived powder material with electrostatic discharging properties for increased process safety in advanced applications.

SLS

Nylon PA66

Nylon 6/6 produces strong, wear-resistant parts with excellent toughness, low friction, and good chemical resistance. It is ideal for durable mechanical components and precision applications.

CNC

Stainless Steel 420 (1.4021)

Stainless steel 420 produces high-strength, hardened parts with excellent wear resistance and moderate corrosion resistance. It is ideal for components requiring durability, sharp edges, and long service life.

CNC

Tool Steel O1 (1.2510)

Tool steel O1 produces high-strength, wear-resistant parts with excellent hardness potential and dimensional stability. It is ideal for precision tooling and durable mechanical components.

CNC

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

Delrin® (POM-H)

Delrin® (POM-H) is a high-strength acetal homopolymer known for superior stiffness, hardness, and creep resistance. It is the go-to material for high-load mechanical parts like heavy-duty gears, bearings, and precision fasteners.

CNC

BASF® Ultrafuse 17-4 PH Steel

Sintered, FDM printed stainless steel is used for strong and functional parts.

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

Tool Steel M2 (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 (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

Zinc Alloy Zamak 2 (ZnAl4Cu3)

Zamak 2 is the strongest, hardest, and most wear-resistant grade in the Zamak family, thanks to its high copper content, although this comes at the cost of lower ductility than other Zamak grades.

CNC

Brass C46400 (Naval Brass, CW719R)

Brass C46400, also known as naval brass, is a copper-zinc alloy with a small tin addition. The tin improves its corrosion resistance in seawater, including against dezincification, which can affect plain 60/40 brass.

CNC

Brass C48500 (High-Leaded Naval Brass)

Brass C48500, also known as high-leaded naval brass, is a tin-bearing brass with added lead. The tin gives it seawater corrosion resistance comparable to brass C46400, while the lead makes it a common choice for machined parts.

CNC

Aluminum 1100 (EN AW-1100)

Aluminum 1100 is a commercially pure (99% min) aluminum grade offering the best corrosion resistance and electrical/thermal conductivity of the wrought aluminum family, at the cost of lower strength than alloyed grades.

CNC

UHMW-PE

UHMW-PE is a highly durable thermoplastic with exceptional wear resistance, low friction, and chemical resistance, ideal for high-performance parts in machinery, food processing, and industrial applications.

CNC

Tool Steel O2 (1.2842)

Tool steel O2 ships annealed and machinable, then oil-hardens into a general-purpose cold-work tool steel similar to O1 but with added manganese for improved hardenability.

CNC

Tool Steel S1 (1.2550)

Tool steel S1 ships annealed and machinable, and can be hardened into a shock-resisting tool steel combining tungsten's toughness and wear resistance with chromium's dimensional stability.

CNC

Tool Steel D6 (1.2436)

Tool Steel D6 ships annealed and machinable, and can then be hardened into a high-chromium cold-work steel with added tungsten for better through-hardening.

CNC

Tool Steel D2 (1.2379)

Tool steel D2 ships annealed and machinable, and can then be hardened into one of the most widely used cold-work tool steels, prized for exceptional wear resistance, high compressive strength, and excellent dimensional stability.

CNC

Tool Steel H13 (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

Tool Steel D3 (Annealed, 1.2080)

Tool steel D3 ships annealed and machinable, and can then be hardened into a high-carbon, high-chromium cold-work steel with excellent wear resistance.

CNC

Material Guide for Wear resistant property

Technology

Category

Manufacturing process

Color

Property (1)

SLS Nylon PA12

ABS

HP® MJF Nylon PA12

17-4 PH Stainless Steel

FDM TPU

SLS/MJF Glass-Filled Nylon PA12

Carbon Fiber PETG

Maraging Steel

Carbon Fiber ASA

SLS/MJF Flexible TPU

Carbon Fiber FDM Nylon

Carbon Fiber PPA

FDM Nylon

Carbon Fiber PLA

FDM TPE

Glass Fiber FDM Nylon

HP® MJF Nylon PA11

Carbon Fiber Polycarbonate

Carbon Fiber PPS

PEEK

SLS Nylon PA11

FDM PMMA

Food Safe SLS/MJF Nylon PA12

Silicone Resin

SLS Nylon PA 2200

Carbon Fiber ABS

Carbon Fiber PEEK

SLS Nylon PA6

SLS PEEK

iglidur® I180-PF

Glass Fiber PEEK

Carbon Fiber PET

SLS Nylon PA6 Carbon Fiber

iglidur® I150-PF

SLS Nylon PA11 Carbon Fiber

SLS Nylon PA66

SLS Glass-Filled Nylon PA6

FDM TPU-ESD

Glass Fiber ULTEM 1010

BASF® Glass Fiber Polypropylene

Carbon Fiber ULTEM 9085

SLS PEKK-CF

LithaCon 3Y 210 ZrO2

420/BR Steel

Carbon Fiber PEKK

Nickel-Titanium (NiTi)

LithaLox HP 500 Al2O3

Multicolor ABS

FDM PEBA

SLS PEBA

LithaBone TCP 300

Food Safe Metal Detectable SLS/MJF Nylon PA12

High-Detail 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

SLS Flexible TPE

iglidur® I190-PF

LithaBone HA 400

Markforged® H13 Tool Steel

Acetal (POM-C)

Stainless Steel 17-4 PH (1.4542)

Stainless Steel 420J2 (1.4028)

Acetal (Glass-Filled)

PEEK (Glass-Filled)

Delrin® AF (PTFE-Filled)

Stainless Steel 440C (1.4125)

SLS Nylon PA11-ESD

Nylon PA66

Stainless Steel 420 (1.4021)

Tool Steel O1 (1.2510)

PEEK

Delrin® (POM-H)

BASF® Ultrafuse 17-4 PH Steel

Nylon PA6

Tool Steel M2 (1.3343, SKH51)

Tool Steel M42 (Cobalt HSS)