Additive Manufacturing Materials
While Markforged, Nexa3D, and Formlabs all contribute to the world of additive manufacturing, their specialties and material strengths cater to distinct applications.
Markforged reigns supreme in composite materials. Their continuous fiber technology, like carbon fiber, delivers parts with an unbeatable strength-to-weight ratio. This makes them ideal for demanding applications in aerospace and automotive, where lightweight, high-performance components are crucial.
Nexa3D champions rapid prototyping with its range of resin materials. These enable the swift creation of intricate models, perfect for design verification and accelerating the time to market for new products.
Formlabs stands out for its high-quality, versatile printing. Their diverse material portfolio, encompassing both engineering and biocompatible options, tackles a wide range of applications. From prototyping and end-use parts to medical devices and dental models, Formlabs offers a comprehensive solution for various needs.
Vega is Markforged’s first engineered high temperature plastic — an ultra high-performance carbon fiber filled PEKK for 3D printing critical aerospace parts. Vega can be reinforced with continuous fiber to achieve aluminum strength for replacing structural, non-critical aerospace components. | Measurement | Value | Unit | Test Method | |
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Tensile strength | 83 | MPa | D638 | ||
Flexural strength | 130 | MPa | D638 | ||
Elongation | 4 | % | D638 |
ULTEM™ 9085 Filament is a high performance thermoplastic that exhibits excellent flame, smoke, and toxicity (FST) characteristics. Optimized for production aerospace applications, ULTEM™ Filament brings Markforged’s CFR technology to a new realm of parts. | Measurement | Value | Unit | Test Method | |
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Tensile strength | 61 | MPa | D638 | ||
Yield strength | 62 | MPa | D638 | ||
Elongation | 5.3 | % | D638 |
A2 tool steel is often regarded as a “universal” cold work steel, offering a combination of good wear resistance and high toughness. | Measurement | Value | Unit | Test Method | |
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Tensile strength | 1170 | MPa | ASTM E9 | ||
Elastic Modulus | 160 | GPa | ASTM E9 | ||
Hardness | 50 | HRC | ASTM E18 |
D2 tool steel is harder and more wear-resistant, but less tough. Both can be used for cutting and forming tools, or other applications where high hardness are valued. | Measurement | Value | Unit | Test Method | |
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Tensile strength | 1714 | MPa | ASTM E9 | ||
Yield strength | 1170 | GPa | ASTM E9 | ||
Hardness | 55 | HRC | ASTM E18 |
M2 tool steel is hardenable, high-speed steel with well-balanced toughness, wear resistance and high hardness. | Measurement | Value | Unit | Test Method | |
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Tensile strength | 1100 | MPa | AISI M2 | ||
Yield strength | 700 | MPa | AISI M2 | ||
Elongation | 47.7 | % | AISI M2 |
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Measurement | Value | Unit | Test Method | |
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Tensile Modulus | 131 | MPa | ASTM D 638 | ||
Strain at break | 440 | % | ASTM D 638 | ||
Tear Strength | 130 | kN/m | ASTM D 624 | ||
Taber Abrasion Resistance | 117 | mg/1000 cycles | ASTM D 1044 | ||
DTUL @ 66 psi | 85 | °C | ASTM D 648 | ||
Hardness (Shore D) | 46 | ASTM D 2240 | |||
Melt Flow Index, MFI | 35.7 | g/10min | ASTM D 1238 | ||
Charpy impact strength, +23°C | N | kJ/m2 | ISO 179/1eU | ||
Charpy impact strength, -30°C | 88 | kJ/m2 | ISO 179/1eU |
Smooth TPU 95A is a rubber-like material that when used with Markforged composite printers offers product developers and manufacturers the ability to create flexible, impact-absorbent parts on demand. | Measurement | Value | Unit | Test Method | |
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Shore Hardness | 95 | Shore A | D2240-15 (Type A) | ||
Tensile Modulus at 2% Strain | 98 | MPa | D412-16 | ||
Tensile Modulus at 100% Strain [MPa] | 13 | MPa | D412-16 |
Precise PLA is our easy-to-print plastic for precision concept modelling and validation. Based on the most common 3D printing prototyping material, Precise PLA 3D prints without warping and comes in a variety of colors. Best of all, it’s affordable. | Measurement | Value | Unit | Test Method | |
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Tensile stress at Break | 18 | MPa | D638 | ||
Yield strength at break | 31 | MPa | D638 | ||
Strain at Break | 27 | % | D638 |
Nylon is an unfilled thermoplastic. It’s a non-abrasive material that is great for ergonomic surfaces and workholding for pieces that are easily marred. It can be painted or dyed. | Measurement | Value | Unit | Test Method | |
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Tensile stress at Break | 36 | MPa | D638 | ||
Yield strength at break | 51 | MPa | D638 | ||
Strain at Break | 150 | % | D638 |
Onyx® is a micro carbon fiber-filled nylon that yields accurate parts with near flawless surface finish and can be reinforced with Continuous Fibers to yield aluminium-strength parts. | Measurement | Value | Unit | Test Method | |
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Tensile stress at Break | 37 | MPa | D638 | ||
Tensile stress at Yield | 40 | MPa | D638 | ||
Strain at Break | 25 | % | D638 |
Onyx FR is a flame-retardant variant of Onyx designed for use in applications where parts must be non-flammable. The material earned a UL Blue Card, and is considered V-0 (self extinguishing) at thicknesses greater than or equal to 3mm. | Measurement | Value | Unit | Test Method | |
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Tensile stress at Break | 40 | MPa | D638 | ||
Tensile stress at Yield | 41 | MPa | D638 | ||
Strain at Break | 18 | % | D638 |
Onyx ESD is a static-dissipative chopped carbon fiber nylon material, precision-engineered for a tight range of surface resistance. Onyx ESD meets ESD-safe requirements of the most stringent manufacturers, while offering the same industry-leading print quality of Onyx. | Measurement | Value | Unit | Test Method | |
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Tensile stress at Break | 50 | MPa | D638 | ||
Tensile stress at Yield | 52 | MPa | D638 | ||
Strain at Break | 25 | % | D638 |
Carbon Fiber is Markforged’s unique, ultra-high-strength Continuous Fiber — when laid into a Composite Base material like Onyx, it can yield parts as strong as 6061-T6 Aluminum. It’s extremely stiff and strong.A special Carbon Fiber variant is compatible with ULTEM™ 9085 Filament. | Measurement | Value | Unit | Test Method | |
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Tensile Strength | 800 | MPa | D638 | ||
Flexural Stength | 540 | GPa | D638 | ||
Strain at Break | 1.2 | % | D638 |
Carbon Fiber FR is a flame-retardant variant of Markforged’s unique, ultra-high-strength Continuous Carbon Fiber — when used to reinforce a Composite Base material like Onyx FR, it can yield parts as strong as 6061-T6 Aluminum. | Measurement | Value | Unit | Test Method | |
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Tensile Strength | 760 | MPa | D638 | ||
Flexural Strength | 540 | MPa | D638 | ||
Strain at Break | 1.6 | % | D638 |
Aramid Fiber is a Kevlar® based, specialized Continuous Fiber known for its energy absorption and extreme toughness. When laid into Onyx or another Composite Base material, it yields impact-resistant parts that are nearly immune to catastrophic failure (fracture). | Measurement | Value | Unit | Test Method | |
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Tensile Strength | 610 | MPa | D638 | ||
Flexural Stiffness | 240 | GPa | D638 | ||
Strain at Break | 1.5 | % | D638 |
High Strength High Temperature (HSHT) Fiberglass is defined by two characteristics: high strength (nearly equal to 6061-T6 Aluminum) and strength in high temperatures. Though not as stiff as Continuous Carbon Fiber, Onyx parts reinforced with HSHT are strong at both low and high temperatures. | Measurement | Value | Unit | Test Method | |
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Tensile Strength | 600 | MPa | D638 | ||
Flexural Stiffness | 420 | GPa | D638 | ||
Strain at Break | 2.2 | % | D638 |
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