Material Details
- A Nylon 12 plastic
- High strength/ stiffness
- High flexibility when thin
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
Natural: This finish has a slightly rough surface and a matte finish
Processed: This finish removes some material to create a smoother surface
Premium: This is our smoothest finish with good scratch resistance
Colours: White, Black, Pink, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 48 (Mpa) |
| Flexural Strength | 58 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 1700 (Mpa) |
| Density | 0.93 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
A form of additive manufacturing (3D printing), where a bed of powdered material is sintered (solidified) using an accurate laser. This process is repeated layer by layer to accurately 3D print the desired model.
Material Details
- Is a Resin-based Acrylic Photo-polymer
- Highest detail and dimensional accuracy out of other materials
- Smooth surface
- Brittle and stiff
- Translucent/ clear when thin and has a frosted look
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
Smooth: This finish offers a smooth surface and high detail
Smoothest: This finish is capable of the highest detail and smoothest surface
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 42.4 (Mpa) |
| Flexural Strength | 49 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 1463 (Mpa) |
| Density | 1.02 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Material Jetting
A form of additive manufacturing (3D printing), where molten plastic is deposited onto a build platform using nozzles. This material solidifies instantly and after each layer is complete, it is then cured/ polymerised by a UV lamp. Support structures are also printed at the same time as this. This process is repeated layer by layer to accurately 3D print the desired model. Once printed the product is then placed in an oven to melt away the wax support material. The product is then put through an ultrasonic oil bath to remove wax residue and then an ultrasonic water bath to remove any oil on the model.
Material Details
- High Strength
- Biocompatible
- High Durability
- High Flexibility
- High Impact resistance
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
Standard: This finish has a slightly rough surface, and a matte finish.
Colours: White
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 48 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 1600 (Mpa) |
| Density | 0.99 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
A form of additive manufacturing (3D printing), where a bed of powdered material is sintered (solidified) using an accurate laser. This process is repeated layer by layer to accurately 3D print the desired model.
Material Details
- High Strength
- High Durability
- Good Impact Resistance
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
Gray: Medium gray with a matte and slightly grainy surface finish
Black: Dyed black with a matte and slightly grainy surface finish.
Black Smooth: Dyed black with a smooth and slightly glossy surface finish.
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 48 (Mpa) |
| Flexural Strength | 70 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 1800 (Mpa) |
| Density | 1.01 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
A form of additive manufacturing (3D printing), where inkjet heads pass across a layer of powdered material and deposit heat reactive agents. The powdered material with the heat reactive agents is then fused together to create a solid object using lamps above. This process is repeated layer by layer to accurately 3D print the desired model.
Material Details
- High Stiffness
- Good Dimensional Stability
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
Colours: Gray, Dark Gray
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 30 (Mpa) |
| Flexural Strength | 58 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 2500 (Mpa) |
| Density | 1.30 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
A form of additive manufacturing (3D printing), where inkjet heads pass across a layer of powdered material and deposit heat reactive agents. The powdered material with the heat reactive agents is then fused together to create a solid object using lamps above. This process is repeated layer by layer to accurately 3D print the desired model.
Material Details
- Excellent Chemical Resistance
- Low Moisture Absorption
- High Durability
- Biocompatible
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
Natural: This finish has a slightly rough surface and a matte finish.
Colour: Gray
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 30 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 1600 (Mpa) |
| Density | 0.89 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
A form of additive manufacturing (3D printing), where inkjet heads pass across a layer of powdered material and deposit heat reactive agents. The powdered material with the heat reactive agents is then fused together to create a solid object using lamps above. This process is repeated layer by layer to accurately 3D print the desired model.
Material Details
- Excellent Chemical Resistance
- High Plasticity
- High Elongation
- Low Moisture Absorption
- High Durability
- Biocompatible
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
Colour: White
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 28 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 1400 (Mpa) |
| Density | 0.89 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
A form of additive manufacturing (3D printing), where a bed of powdered material is sintered (solidified) using an accurate laser. This process is repeated layer by layer to accurately 3D print the desired model.
Material Details
- High intricate detail
- Biocompatible
- High Flexibility
- High Toughness
- High shock absorption
- High Impact resistance
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
Natural: This finish has a slightly rough surface and a matte finish
Smooth: This finish has a smooth surface and slight shine, created using a physio-chemical process to vapor smooth the surface
Colours: Gray, Black
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 9 (Mpa) |
| Flextural Modulus | 75 (Mpa) |
| Yield Strength | NA |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 75 (Mpa) |
| Density | 1.1e-6 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
A form of additive manufacturing (3D printing), where inkjet heads pass across a layer of powdered material and deposit heat reactive agents. The powdered material with the heat reactive agents is then fused together to create a solid object using lamps above. This process is repeated layer by layer to accurately 3D print the desired model.
Material Details
- Rubber material
- High Flexibility
- High Impact resistance
- High Durability
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
Standard: Slight rough surface, with a matte finish
Colours: White
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 7 (Mpa) |
| Flextural Modulus | 65 (Mpa) |
| Yield Strength | NA |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 60 (Mpa) |
| Density | 1.11 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
A form of additive manufacturing (3D printing), where a bed of powdered material is sintered (solidified) using an accurate laser. This process is repeated layer by layer to accurately 3D print the desired model.
Material Details
- High rigidity
- High resolution
- Smooth surface finish
- Gray, white, or semi clear depending on variant chosen
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
Accura 60: Material will be translucent and semi-clear.
Accura Xtreme: Material will be shiny and Gray.
Accura Xtreme 200: Material will be shiny and White.
Mechanical Properties (Accura 60)
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 58 - 68 (Mpa) |
| Flexural Strength | 87 - 100 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 2690 - 3100 (Mpa) |
| Flexural Modulus | 2700 - 3000 (Mpa) |
| Impact Strength | 15 - 25 (J/m) |
| Density | 1.21 (g/cm3) |
Mechanical Properties (Accura Xtreme)
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 38 - 44 (Mpa) |
| Flexural Strength | 57 - 71 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 1790 - 1980 (Mpa) |
| Flexural Modulus | 1520 - 2070 (Mpa) |
| Impact Strength | 35 - 52 (J/m) |
| Density | 1.19 (g/cm3) |
Mechanical Properties (Accura Xtreme 200)
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 45 - 50 (Mpa) |
| Flexural Strength | 75 - 79 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 2300 - 2630 (Mpa) |
| Flexural Modulus | 2350 - 2550 (Mpa) |
| Impact Strength | 55 - 66 (J/m) |
| Density | 1.18 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Stereolithography (SLA)
A form of additive manufacturing (3D printing), where photopolymer resin is photochemically solidified using an ultraviolet light. This process is repeated layer by layer to accurately 3D print the desired model.
Material Details
- Single Alloy Stainless Steel 316L (100% Stainless Steel)
- Excellent Corrosion resistance
- High Tensile strength at high temperature
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
Processed: Products are media blasted after sintering in order to acheive a semi matte, rough surface finish.
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 505 (Mpa) |
| Yeild Strength | 150 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 195 (Gpa) |
| Hardness | 58 (HRB) |
| Density | 7.80 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Binder Jetting
A form of additive manufacturing (3D printing) where a binding agent (glue) is deposited onto a layer of material (metal, sand or ceramic) one layer at a time. Once the product is finished printing it is very fragile and weak. It is then sintered in a furnace to bond the powdered material together and burn away the binding agent. Another material like bronze may be infiltrated into the product to then create a stronger and complete product. Models surface is then finished in the desired way chosen and then sprayed with a sealant.
Material Details
- Single Alloy Stainless Steel 17 - 4PH (100% Stainless Steel)
- Good Corrosion resistance
- High Strength and Hardness
- Magnetic
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
Processed: Products are media blasted after sintering in order to acheive a semi matte, rough surface finish.
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 912 (Mpa) |
| Yeild Strength | 660 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 178 (Gpa) |
| Hardness | 26.4 (HRC) |
| Density | 7.50 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Binder Jetting
A form of additive manufacturing (3D printing) where a binding agent (glue) is deposited onto a layer of material (metal, sand or ceramic) one layer at a time. Once the product is finished printing it is very fragile and weak. It is then sintered in a furnace to bond the powdered material together and burn away the binding agent. Another material like bronze may be infiltrated into the product to then create a stronger and complete product. Models surface is then finished in the desired way chosen and then sprayed with a sealant.
Material Details
- 60% Stainless Steel / 40% Bronze Matrix Material
- Good strength
- Industrial look and feel.
- Not food safe
- Low level of intricate detail
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
Matte: This finish is Zir blasted for a rough and matte surface.
Polished: This finish is polished for a shiny and smooth look and feel.
Bronzed Silver: A metallic silvery colour with a bronze tint.
Gold: Thin layer of 24K gold plating that will wear with handling
Nickel: Thin layer of nickel plating providing a shiny silver gray colour than can darken over time with exposure to skin.
Bronze: This finish gives the material a brown antique bronze look
Black: The black finish gives the material a dark gray to black look
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 682 (Mpa) |
| Yeild Strength | 455 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 147 (Gpa) |
| Density | 7.86 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Binder Jetting
A form of additive manufacturing (3D printing) where a binding agent (glue) is deposited onto a layer of material (metal, sand or ceramic) one layer at a time. Once the product is finished printing it is very fragile and weak. It is then sintered in a furnace to bond the powdered material together and burn away the binding agent. Another material like bronze may be infiltrated into the product to then create a stronger and complete product. Models surface is then finished in the desired way chosen and then sprayed with a sealant.
Material Details
- Copper-Tin Alloy (90% Copper, 10% Tin)
- Products made in material have high quality and intricate details
- Will tarnish over time, but can be polished back to achieve a new-like surface
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
Natural: Light polishing to achieve a matte, somewhat rough surface
Polished: Hand-polished to achieve a smooth, shiny surface
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 360 (Mpa) |
| Yeild Strength | 310 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 115 (Gpa) |
| Density | 8.80 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Lost - Wax Casting
The 3D model is first 3D printed in wax using a high resolution 3D printer. This printed model is then placed into a container that is then filled with liquid plaster. Once the plaster sets it is then placed in a furnace to melt away the wax within it to create a mold. Molten metal is then poured into the mold and is then left to harden. Once hardened the mold is then broken away to reveal the final product. To finish the process, the models surface is then finished in the desired way chosen and the manufacturing of the product is complete.
Material Details
- 15% zinc, 5% tin and 80% copper
- Products made in material have high quality and intricate details
- Will tarnish over time, but can be polished back to achieve a new-like surface
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
Natural: Light polishing to achieve a matte, somewhat rough surface
Polished: Hand-polished to achieve a smooth, shiny surface
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 345 (Mpa) |
| Yeild Strength | 138 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 110 (Gpa) |
| Density | 8.66 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Lost - Wax Casting
The 3D model is first 3D printed in wax using a high resolution 3D printer. This printed model is then placed into a container that is then filled with liquid plaster. Once the plaster sets it is then placed in a furnace to melt away the wax within it to create a mold. Molten metal is then poured into the mold and is then left to harden. Once hardened the mold is then broken away to reveal the final product. To finish the process, the models surface is then finished in the desired way chosen and the manufacturing of the product is complete.
Material Details
- 14K or 18K Electroplated Gold on Brass
- Products made in material have high quality and intricate details
- Plating can wear off
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
- 14K Gold Plated Brass
- 14K Rose Gold Plated Brass
- 18K Gold Plated Brass
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 345 (Mpa) |
| Yield Strength | 138 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 110 (Gpa) |
| Density | 8.66 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Lost - Wax Casting
The 3D model is first 3D printed in wax using a high resolution 3D printer. This printed model is then placed into a container that is then filled with liquid plaster. Once the plaster sets it is then placed in a furnace to melt away the wax within it to create a mold. Molten metal is then poured into the mold and is then left to harden. Once hardened the mold is then broken away to reveal the final product. To finish the process, the models surface is then finished in the desired way chosen and the manufacturing of the product is complete.
Material Details
- Electroplated Rhodium on Brass
- Plating can wear off
- High quality and intricate details
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
- Rhodium Plated Brass
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 345 (Mpa) |
| Yield Strength | 138 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 110 (Gpa) |
| Density | 8.66 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Lost - Wax Casting
The 3D model is first 3D printed in wax using a high resolution 3D printer. This printed model is then placed into a container that is then filled with liquid plaster. Once the plaster sets it is then placed in a furnace to melt away the wax within it to create a mold. Molten metal is then poured into the mold and is then left to harden. Once hardened the mold is then broken away to reveal the final product. To finish the process, the models surface is then finished in the desired way chosen and the manufacturing of the product is complete.
Material Details
- 14K and 18K Gold
- High quality and intricate detail
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
- 14K Yellow Gold
- 14K Rose Gold
- 14K White Gold
- 18K Yellow Gold
Mechanical Properties (14K Gold)
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 467 (Mpa) |
| Yield Strength | 268 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | N/A |
| Density | 12.8 (g/cm3) |
Mechanical Properties (18K Gold)
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 384 (Mpa) |
| Yield Strength | 250 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | N/A |
| Density | 15.1 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Lost - Wax Casting
The 3D model is first 3D printed in wax using a high resolution 3D printer. This printed model is then placed into a container that is then filled with liquid plaster. Once the plaster sets it is then placed in a furnace to melt away the wax within it to create a mold. Molten metal is then poured into the mold and is then left to harden. Once hardened the mold is then broken away to reveal the final product. To finish the process, the models surface is then finished in the desired way chosen and the manufacturing of the product is complete.
Material Details
- 925 Sterling Silver (92.5% Silver)
- High quality and intricate detail
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
Natural: Light polishing to achieve a matte, somewhat rough surface
Polished: Hand-polished to achieve a smooth, shiny surface
Fine Detail Polished: Extensive polishing will reach intricate details, achieving a very shiny surface. Extra polishing will remove more material so some details may get lost from polishing.
Antique: Recessed details blackened to achieve a steampunk look
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 255 (Mpa) |
| Yield Strength | 100 (Mpa) |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | N/A |
| Density | 10.26 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Lost - Wax Casting
The 3D model is first 3D printed in wax using a high resolution 3D printer. This printed model is then placed into a container that is then filled with liquid plaster. Once the plaster sets it is then placed in a furnace to melt away the wax within it to create a mold. Molten metal is then poured into the mold and is then left to harden. Once hardened the mold is then broken away to reveal the final product. To finish the process, the models surface is then finished in the desired way chosen and the manufacturing of the product is complete.
Material Details
- 95% Platinum and 5% Ruthenium
- Very expensive
- High quality and intricate details
Variants (Colours / Finishes)
- Platinum
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 125 (Mpa) |
| Yield Strength | N/A |
| Modulus Of Elasticity | 168 (Mpa) |
| Density | 21.45 (g/cm3) |
Manufacturing Process (How products are made in this material)
Lost - Wax Casting
The 3D model is first 3D printed in wax using a high resolution 3D printer. This printed model is then placed into a container that is then filled with liquid plaster. Once the plaster sets it is then placed in a furnace to melt away the wax within it to create a mold. Molten metal is then poured into the mold and is then left to harden. Once hardened the mold is then broken away to reveal the final product. To finish the process, the models surface is then finished in the desired way chosen and the manufacturing of the product is complete.
All Products are manufactured by the company Shapeways. More information can be found using the link below,
https://www.shapeways.com/materials