| 3D Priniing Material | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Process | Stereolithography (SLA) | Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) | Polyjet(Objet) | Fused Deposition Modeling(FDM) | Urethane Casting (Rapid Casting) |
| Process Description | SLA builds plastic parts a layer at a time using a laser to cure liquid photopolymer. SLA produces parts with very good dimensional accuracy and surface finish. Vowin employs master model makers to finish your SLA parts accurately to your 3D Data. Choices of materials are available to emulate a variety of thermo plastics. | SLS uses a laser to trace over powder to selectively melt and bond the layers until the part is built. SLS builds parts in durable materials including Nylon and metals. A good choice for proto's that need to be tough. | PolyJet utilizes an inkjet that deposits photopolymer onto a build tray, the layers are cured by UV. PolyJet builds in super thin layers down to just 16 microns (0.0006 inch). Best for small parts with fine details. | FDM extrudes material via a nozzle. The nozzle is mounted to a mechanical stage which can be moved in both horizontal and vertical directions. FDM builds parts in ABS and PC. Surface finish and accuracy is rougher than our other RP processes. | The Rapid Casting process utilizes a master pattern to create a silicone rubber mold. Duplications are then cast in a vacuum chamber. Parts are very durable and cosmetically resemble injection molded parts. Vowin specializes in casting for Low Quantity Production, Over molded Parts, Lens, and Large Parts. |
| Materials(see details on back) | ABS-like: Somos 14120 PP-like: Accura 25 Clear: Accura 60 | Nylon Nylon GF Wax Metals | ABS-like TPE-like: Tango (Black or Gray) | ABS Polycarbonate Wax | ABS-like ABS/PC-like PP-like TPE-like Acrylic-like UL VO |
| Model Making Finish | Standard: Support Removal & Bead Blast Engineering Review: Above + Wet Sanding Exterior Show Model: Master finish on exterior cosmetic area's High Show Model: Clear parts with interior+exterior polish | None | Custom Molded-in: • Colors • Textures • Polish | ||
| Secondary Finish | Paint Texture Polish Semi-Clear Plating Metallic Artwork Threaded Inserts | Paint Texture Polish Plating Metallic Artwork Threaded Inserts | Paint Texture Polish Semi-Clear Plating Metallic Artwork Threaded Inserts | Paint Texture Plating Metallic Artwork Threaded Inserts | Molded-in Color Molded-in Texture Rubber Overmolding Insert Molding High Polish Clear & Tints Metallic Paint & Plating Artwork Threaded Inserts |
| Digital | Material | Type | Colors | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ABS-ESD7 | ABS | Black | Static dissipative ABS material. Great for jigs and fixtures in electronic assembly environments. Solid infill parts are fully dense. (View spec sheet) |
| 2 | ABS-M30 | ABS | Black, Blue, Dark Grey, Ivory, Red, White | Great general-purpose material available in six colors. Ideal for functional prototypes and low volume production. Solid infill parts are fully dense. (View spec sheet) |
| 3 | ABS-M30i | ABS | Ivory | Biocompatible ABS material can be gamma or EtO sterilized (ISO 10993 USP Class VI). Well suited for conceptual modeling, tools, and guides. Solid infill parts are fully dense. (View spec sheet) |
| 4 | ABSi | ABS | Translucent Amber, Translucent Natural, Translucent Red | Biocompatible ABS material can be gamma or EtO sterilized (ISO 10993 USP Class VI). Well suited for conceptual modeling, tools, and guides. Solid infill parts are fully dense. (View spec sheet) |
| 5 | ASA | ASA | Black, Blue, Dark Grey, Green, Ivory, Light Grey, Orange, Red, White, Yellow | Matches or exceeds the properties of standard ABS and has higher UV stability. Ten colors are available. A strong "go-to" prototyping material. Light infill parts are filled with a double cross-hatch pattern. A great way to lighten thicker parts. (View spec sheet) |
| 6 | Nylon 12 | Nylon | Black | |
| 7 | PC (Polycarbonate) | Polycarbonate | White | With almost twice the tensile strength of ABS, polycarbonate has superior mechanical and structural properties. Used widely in automotive, aerospace, and other applications that require durability and stability. Solid infill parts are fully dense. (View spec sheet) |
| 8 | PC-ABS | Polycarbonate | Black | The best of both PC and ABS. Higher strength engineering thermoplastic with slightly more flexibility than standard polycarbonate. Solid infill parts are fully dense. (View spec sheet) |
| 9 | PC-ISO | Polycarbonate | Translucent Natural, White | Biocompatible PC material can be gamma or EtO sterilized (ISO 10993 USP Class VI). Well suited for food and drug packaging as well as medical device manufacturing. Solid infill parts are fully dense. (View spec sheet) |
| 10 | PPSF | PPSF | Tan | Polyphenylsulfone has the highest heat and chemical resistance of all FDM materials with superior mechanical strength. Sterilizable via autoclave, EtO, plasma, chemical, and radiation. Great for scientific and lab applications. Solid infill parts are fully dense. (View spec sheet) |
| 11 | ULTEM 1010 | Ultem | Natural | Flame retardant high-performance thermoplastic for end-use parts. Certified for food-contact and biocompatibility. Widely used in aviation or transportation industries due to UL94 classification. Solid infill parts are fully dense. |
| 12 | ULTEM 9085 | Ultem | Black, Tan | Flame retardant high-performance thermoplastic for complex end-use parts. Heavily used in transportation and aerospace, can also be applied in high heat mechanical environments. UltraLight infill parts are filled with a single cross-hatch pattern, our lightest fill option available. |
| Material | Colors | Hardness | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photopolymer, Rigid | Black | General purpose prototyping material | |
| Grey | |||
| Clear | |||
| White | |||
| Photopolymer, Rubber-like | Black | Shore A 26-28 | High strength engineering plastic, used for many commercial products. |
| Shore A 35-40 | |||
| Shore A 45-50 | |||
| Shore A 57-63 | |||
| Shore A 68-72 | |||
| Shore A 80-85 | |||
| Shore A 92-95 |
| Material | Colors | High Resolution | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accura 25 | White | Available | A polypropylene-like SLA material which can simulate snap-fits due to its ductility and low fatigue. Color - white. (View spec sheet) |
| Accura 48HTR | Translucent Amber | A stiff, rigid, material which can have higher heat resistance with a thermal post cure. Color - translucent amber. (View spec sheet) | |
| Accura 60 | Translucent clear | Available | A naturally transparent, PC-like material, with excellent feature resolution. Exhibits high clarity with secondary finishing. Color - translucent clear. (View spec sheet) |
| Accura ABS Black (SL 7820) | Black | Available | A durable ABS-like SLA material with an exceptional black finish useful for parts designed for injection molding. Color - black. |
| Accura Bluestone | Faded blue | A ceramic composite, offering the highest stiffness of any SLA material. Color - faded blue. (View spec sheet) | |
| Accura ClearVue | Translucent clear | Available | A naturally transparent, PC-like material, with excellent moisture resistance. Exhibits high clarity with secondary finishing. Color - translucent clear. (View spec sheet) |
| Accura Xtreme Grey | Grey | Available | A tough SLA material similar to polypropylene or ABS which is widely used for snap enclosures. Color - grey. (View spec sheet) |
| Accura Xtreme White | White | Available | A tough SLA material similar to polypropylene or ABS which is widely used for snap enclosures. Color - white. (View spec sheet) |
| Somos NeXt | White | Available | An extremely durable, polypropylene-like, SLA material with high versatility. Color - white. (View spec sheet) |
| Somos ProtoGen 18420 | White | A durable, ABS-like, SLA material useful for parts designed for injection molding. Color - white. (View spec sheet) | |
| Somos ProtoTherm 12120 | Translucent red | A stiff, rigid material which can have higher heat resistance with a thermal post cure. Color - translucent red. (View spec sheet) | |
| Somos Taurus | Dark grey | An impact resistant ABS-like material that exhibits a great balance of thermal and mechanical performance. Color - dark grey. (View spec sheet) | |
| Somos WaterClear Ultra 10122 | Translucent clear | A naturally transparent, PC-like material, with excellent moisture resistance. Exhibits high clarity with secondary finishing. Color - translucent clear. (View spec sheet) | |
| Somos Watershed XC 11122 | Translucent clear | Available | A naturally transparent, ABS-like material, with excellent moisture resistance. Exhibits high clarity with secondary finishing. Color - translucent clear. (View spec sheet) |
| Material | Colors | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nylon 12 | White | This material offers excellent strength and stiffness, good chemical resistance with excellent long-term consistency in material properties. (View spec sheet) |
| Nylon 12, Glass-filled | This material offers excellent strength and higher stiffness than unfilled nylon, good chemical resistance with excellent long-term consistency in material properties. |
| Material | Colors | Hardness | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urethane, Flexible | Black | Shore D 62-67 | A flexible polyurethane cast plastic, WC-565. Shore A 65.Available colors |
| Color-matched | |||
| Translucent | |||
| Urethane, Rigid | Black | Shore D 82-86 | A rigid polyurethane cast plastic, TC-854. Available colors |
| Color-matched | Shore D 62-67 | ||
| Natural | |||
| Translucent |
