materials of prototyping

A Polyurethane that mimics the mechanical properties of ABS that is flame retardant.

A Polyurethane that mimics the mechanical properties of ABS suitable for food applications.

A Polyurethane that mimics the mechanical properties of POM/PA.

A Polyurethane that mimics the mechanical properties of glass-filled PA (Nylon).

A Polyurethane that mimics the mechanical properties of PC.

A Polyurethane that mimics the mechanical properties of PMMA. Widely used to make transparent parts. Such as caps for taillights and viewing windows.

Aluminum is a common metal with low density and excellent corrosion resistance. It is lightweight but at the same time strong and durable. Because of these properties, aluminum is widely used in a wide range of applications, including construction, transportation, packaging and electronics. In addition, aluminum is recyclable, making it an environmentally friendly choice.

Stainless steel (SS) is an alloy of iron, chromium and other elements such as nickel and molybdenum. It is known for its excellent corrosion resistance and durability, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. Stainless steel is widely used in construction, kitchen appliance manufacturing, medical instruments, automotive applications and more.

Zinc is a lightweight, highly malleable sheet material with high corrosion resistance. It is ideal for cover caps, housings, and decorative applications indoors and outdoors.

Copper is a high-quality sheet material with excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. Due to its luxurious appearance and good formability, it is widely used in technical and aesthetic sheet metal components.

Iron plate is known for its strength and durability. It is ideal for structural applications and industrial components that are subject to heavy mechanical loads and may require further finishing.

Galvanized sheet metal is steel with a protective zinc coating to prevent rusting. This makes it ideal for outdoor applications, frames, enclosures, and industrial structures.

PA12 stands for Polyamide 12, also known as Nylon 12. It is a thermoplastic polymer characterized by its excellent mechanical properties, including high strength, stiffness and toughness. PA12 has good chemical resistance and is resistant to wear and shock, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including automotive parts, electrical enclosures, medical devices and industrial components.

Glass-filled PA12 is a variant of Polyamide 12 (PA12) that is reinforced with glass beads. This addition of glass beads enhances the mechanical properties of the polymer, making the material stiffer and stronger. This results in improved dimensional stability, higher stiffness and better resistance to thermal deformation.

Glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide 6 is a high-performance SLS material reinforced with 30% glass fibers. This reinforcement provides high stiffness, strength, and temperature resistance.

Compared to PA12-GF, PA6-GF has significantly higher stiffness and tensile strength, as well as better heat resistance. This makes the material particularly suitable for functional parts that are exposed to high mechanical and thermal loads.

Polypropylene (PP) is a versatile thermoplastic material known for its excellent chemical resistance, low weight, and high flexibility. The material is highly resistant to acids and bases, among other substances, and exhibits high resistance to repeated bending and crack formation.

Compared to PA12 (nylon), PP is significantly more flexible and less rigid. This makes it particularly well-suited for functional parts that need to be able to deform, are subjected to repeated stress, or come into contact with chemicals.

Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) is a high-performance engineering plastic known for its excellent chemical resistance, high-temperature resistance, and good dimensional stability. The material absorbs very little moisture and retains its properties under severe conditions.

Compared to PA12 (nylon), PPS offers significantly higher temperature resistance and better resistance to many chemicals. This makes it particularly suitable for functional parts that are exposed to high temperatures, chemicals, or demanding industrial conditions.

PPS-GF is a high-performance engineering plastic reinforced with 25% glass fibers. This reinforcement provides greater stiffness, tensile strength, and flexural strength, combined with the excellent chemical and thermal resistance of PPS.

Compared to standard PPS, PPS-GF offers better mechanical properties and greater resistance to deformation. In addition, the material is characterized by good airtightness, making it particularly suitable for technically demanding parts such as pump housings, machine components, and parts for the automotive industry.

PPS-GB is a high-performance engineering plastic reinforced with 40% glass beads. This additive increases the material’s stiffness and improves its dimensional stability, while maintaining PPS’s excellent chemical and thermal resistance.

Compared to standard PPS, PPS-GB has significantly higher stiffness and better resistance to deformation under load. This makes it particularly suitable for dimensionally stable, rigid parts that are exposed to high mechanical and thermal loads.

PPS-CF is a high-performance engineering plastic reinforced with 20% carbon fibers. This addition provides significantly higher stiffness and strength, while the material remains relatively lightweight and retains its excellent chemical and thermal resistance.

Compared to standard PPS, PPS-CF offers higher tensile and flexural strength and significantly greater stiffness. This makes it particularly well-suited for lightweight, heavily loaded structural components and applications where high mechanical performance and temperature resistance are important.

GPPlus is a white ABS-like resin. This material is widely used to assess geometries of parts such as bottles, crates and enclosures. In addition, it is a perfect material for show models and enclosures. The material finishes well in different coatings, colors and VDI structures. In addition, inserts are also possible.

Rigid black is almost the same as GPPlus, the difference is in the color. Rigid black is black, which usually looks dark gray after smooth finishing. For a true black part, it is recommended to have it still lightly coated with and black coating.

G8228 is a green PBT-like resin. This material is widely used to make molds for vacuum casting , but also when parts need to be just a bit stronger than GPPlus, G8228 is a good option.

SLA High Temperature is a high-quality synthetic resin specially developed for applications requiring increased temperature resistance. The material combines high stiffness with good mechanical properties and precise dimensional accuracy.

Watershed is a semi-transparent ABS-like resin. After printing, the parts look like it has "frost" lines. By polishing the parts, it is possible to get the part almost completely transparent. This material is widely used for show models and demo models where transparency is crucial.

Silicone is a rubber with an exceptionally wide temperature range: it remains flexible from well below zero to approximately 250 °C. It is available in Shore A hardnesses ranging from 30 to 90 in increments of five, with an elongation at break of over 900 percent for the softest types. The material is transparent or can be molded in RAL colors and is resistant to ozone, UV rays, and weathering. Silicone is used for seals, membranes, grommets, keypad mats, and protective covers. For contact with oil and fuel, NBR or fluorocarbon rubber is the right choice.

NBR is the standard rubber for contact with mineral oils, greases, and fuels—that’s what it’s designed for. With a Shore A hardness of 85, it is on the harder side; with a tensile strength of approximately 19 MPa and a tear resistance of 79 kN/m, it ranks highest in our rubber product line. On the other hand, NBR is not resistant to ozone, UV radiation, and weathering without protection, so it is less suitable for outdoor applications. Typically used for gaskets, O-rings, oil seals, and seals in hydraulics and mechanical engineering.

A polyurethane with mechanical properties similar to those of ABS, featuring a tensile strength of 72 MPa, a Shore D hardness of 83, and a service temperature range up to approximately 96 °C. RIM is intended for large parts with a relatively uniform wall thickness, where an injection mold is not cost-effective. The material can be cast in bulk to a RAL color and then coated. Typically used for large housings, dashboards, bumpers, medical equipment, and crates.

A polyurethane that closely resembles PP in its properties: tougher and more flexible than the ABS variant, with a Shore D hardness of 77 and usable up to approximately 90 °C. The material is black by nature and is coated or finished in a RAL color after molding. Suitable for large parts that need to be somewhat flexible rather than rigid, such as covers, trays, and protective components.

ABS is the workhorse sheet for thermoforming: highly formable with ample elongation, suitable for sharp radii and deep shapes, and easy to bond and paint. With a tensile strength of 40 MPa and an HDT of 88 °C, it is sturdy enough for machine covers and housing components. The sheet is available in a variety of colors and is always opaque. ABS is not UV-resistant and yellows when exposed to the elements, so ASA or a coated grade is used for outdoor applications.

A-PET is a crystal-clear sheet that is primarily chosen for its clarity and price. With a tensile strength of 44 MPa, it is sturdy, but with approximately 3 percent elongation at yield, it is significantly less formable than PETG. It can be used up to approximately 68 °C. It is typically used for blister packs, trays, lids, and display packaging where the shape is not deeply i

PETG is A-PET modified with glycol, and that difference is exactly why you choose it: with an elongation at break of approximately 100 percent, it is much more formable and significantly tougher. The tensile strength is 50 MPa, and the sheet remains crystal clear. Heat is its weak point, with a HDT of 65 °C—not suitable for hot fill or dishwasher use. Typically used for deeper transparent shapes, machine covers, and parts that need to withstand impact.

Polycarbonate is the most impact-resistant and heat-resistant sheet material in the product line: it has a notched Izod impact strength of 55 to 75 kJ/m² and an HDT of 128 °C. It is transparent and has a tensile strength of 62 MPa, making it the ideal choice for covers that need to absorb impact or are located near a heat source. The sheet must be dried before forming; otherwise, blisters will form. UV resistance and flame retardancy depend on the specific sheet ordered, not on the polymer itself, so please specify these requirements in your request.

PMMA is the clearest sheet material, with approximately 92 percent light transmittance, and is naturally UV-stable—it does not yellow when exposed to the outdoors and does not require a coating for this purpose. With a Young’s modulus of 3.2 GPa, it is also the stiffest of the transparent sheets. However, this comes at the cost of brittleness: the elongation at break is approximately 3.5 percent, so deep shapes and sharp radii are not possible. For thermoforming, the extruded XT grade is used, not cast PMMA.

PP is the most chemically resistant sheet material: it is resistant to acids and bases and can be used up to approximately 90 °C, with a Vicat softening point of 153 °C. With a density of 0.96, it is also the lightest material in the series. The sheet is white and opaque. It is typically used for trays and containers in wet or chemical environments, as well as for transport inserts.

PS is the most cost-effective molded sheet and is chosen when the shape is simple and the unit price is a key factor. With a tensile strength of 25 MPa and a Vicat softening point of 97 °C, it can be used up to approximately 80 °C. The sheet is black and opaque. It is typically used for inlays, transport bins, and cover parts that are not visible.

Rigid PVC is the material of choice when the part is exposed to chemical stress: it is highly resistant to acids, bases, salts, and many oils. With a tensile strength of 50 MPa and a modulus of elasticity of 2.8 GPa, it is strong and rigid, and the sheet is gray. Temperature is the limiting factor, as continuous use is not recommended above approximately 60 °C. Please note that not every PVC formulation is approved for food contact; in such cases, we request the certificate for that specific batch.

Fire-retardant polycarbonate with high structural strength for technical applications with additional safety and compliance requirements.

Carbon fiber reinforced PET base material with increased stiffness and mechanical performance for lightweight, functional parts.

Strong, chemically resistant filament with good layer adhesion and a smooth balance between flexibility and strength.

Biodegradable filament made from renewable raw materials with excellent printability for prototypes and visual models.

Carbon fiber reinforced polyphenylene sulfide for high mechanical strength, thermal stability, and technical performance. Widely used as an aluminum substitute due to its strength-to-weight ratio.

TPU 60A is an extremely soft and elastic material that has been specially developed for applications requiring maximum flexibility. With a Shore hardness of 60A and an elongation at break of up to 950%, the material approaches the flexibility of very soft rubbers.

TPU 70A is a highly flexible and elastic material with a rubber-like texture. Thanks to its Shore hardness of 70A and an elongation at break of up to 900%, the material can deform significantly and return to its original shape within its elastic range.

TPU 82A is a flexible and elastic material known for its high elongation, wear resistance, and good tear resistance. With a Shore hardness of 82A, the material combines flexibility with sufficient strength for functional applications.

TPU 95A is a flexible and wear-resistant material that offers a good balance between flexibility and mechanical strength. The material has a Shore hardness of 95A and can deform significantly without breaking.