Materials Guide
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We print in a range of resins, each selected for a specific type of job. The material choice comes down to three things:
what the part needs to do, what it needs to look like, and what environment it will live in.
RESIN
Resin
Best For:
Key Qualities
PEOLY – Standard Resin
Detailed, accurate prints
High precision, low shrinkage
SUNLU – Nylon-Like Resin
Strong, flexible parts
High toughness, low odour
SIRAYA – Tech Blu-Tough Resin
Durable, impact-resistant parts
Enhanced toughness, smooth finish
ELEGOO – Water Washable Resin
Easy post-processing, eco-friendly
Water washable, fast curing
ANYCUBIC – Standard Resin
Reliable, high-quality prints
High accuracy, balanced toughness
ELEGOO – Standard Resin
General-purpose printing
High precision, fast curing, vibrant colours
FDM FILAMENTS
Filament
Best For:
Key Qualities
PLA – Standard Filament
Display models, prototypes, decorative parts
Excellent detail, cost-effective, easy to print
PLA+ – Enhanced Filament
Everyday functional parts
Improved strength, durable, excellent finish
PETG – Engineering Filament
Functional parts, brackets, enclosures
Strong, chemical resistant, moisture resistant
ASA – UV Resistant Filament
Outdoor products, automotive parts
UV stable, weather resistant, long-lasting
ABS – Industrial Filament
Engineering components, housings
Heat resistant, impact resistant, machinable
TPU – Flexible Filament
Grips, seals, protective parts
Flexible, abrasion resistant, shock absorbing
Carbon Fibre PETG
Lightweight engineering parts
High stiffness, premium finish, excellent strength
Carbon Fibre Nylon
Mechanical components
Exceptional strength, lightweight, wear resistant
Nylon (PA)
Gears, hinges, moving assemblies
Tough, low friction, impact resistant
Polycarbonate (PC)
Heavy-duty engineering parts
Extremely strong, heat resistant, high impact resistance
INDUSTRIAL METAL 3D PRINTING
Metal
Best For:
Key Qualities
Stainless Steel 316L
Marine, engineering, industrial components
Corrosion resistant, high strength
Aluminium AlSi10Mg
Lightweight engineering parts
Strong, lightweight, excellent heat dissipation
Titanium Ti6Al4V
Aerospace, motorsport, premium components
Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
Tool Steel
Tooling, moulds, wear parts
Extremely hard, wear resistant
Copper
Electrical and thermal applications
Excellent conductivity, corrosion resistant
Inconel 718
High-temperature engineering
Heat resistant, corrosion resistant

