Sunday, December 12, 2010

Comparision of Materials

Materials:
      The chart below provides a comparison of materials offered by Xpress3D. The ratings are based on some common applications and uses.
         Some materials may not be currently available based on our service bureau's offerings.The information presented are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should not be used for design specifications or quality control purposes. End-use material performance can be impacted by, but not limited to, part design, end-use conditions, test conditions, etc. Actual values will vary with build conditions.

1 = Excellent 2 = Good 3 = Average
Technology/
Material 

Family
Accurate Fine
Feature
Detail
Strong Smooth
Surface

Func.
Testing

Semi-
transpa-

-rent
Options


Colors
Options

FDM








ABS 1 2 2 3 1

Yes
ABS i 1 2 2 3 1 Yes
Yes
ABS-M30 1 2 1 3 1

Yes
Polycarbonate 1 3 1 3 1



Polycarbonate
ISO
1 3 1 3 1 PC-
ISO-T

Yes
Polycarbonate
ABS
1 2 1 3 1



PJET








Clear 1 1 2 1 2 Yes


Vero 1 1 2 1 2

Yes
Tango 1 1 3 1 1

Yes
ZCORP








Plastic Powder 1 2 3 2 3

Yes
SLA








Accura 50
White
1 1 3 1 2



Somos 10120
Water Clear
1 1 3 1 2 Yes


Somos 11120
Water Shed
1 1 2 1 2 Yes


Somos 14120
White
1 1 2 1 2



Somos 18420 1 1 2 1 2



Somos 7120 2 1 3 1 2



Somos 9120 1 1 2 1 1



Somos 9920 1 1 3 1 2



SLS








DuraForm GF 2 3 1 3 1



DuraForm PA 2 3 1 3 1



SLA Stereo lithography Z Corp 3D Printing Z CORP
SLS Selective Laser Sintering Poly jet P JET
FDM Fused Deposition Modeling

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