FDM Printer Materials
We have 2 materials to select from.
ABS-M30
ABS-M30 is up to 25-70 percent stronger than standard Stratasys ABS and is an ideal material for conceptual modeling, functional prototyping, manufacturing tools, and end-use-parts. ABS-M30 has greater tensile, impact, and flexural strength than standard ABS. Layer bonding is significantly stronger than that of standard ABS, for a more durable part. This results in more realistic functional tests and higher quality parts for end use. When combined with a Fortus 3D Production System, ABS-M30 gives you Real Parts TM that are stronger, smoother, and with better feature detail.
- Greater tensile, impact and flexural strength than standard ABS
- Environmentally stable – no appreciable warping, shrinkage or moisture absorption
- Layer bonding is 40 percent stronger than standard ABS material
| Mechanical Properties1 | Metric | English |
| Tensile Strength (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | 36 MPa | 5,200 psi |
| Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | 2,400 MPa | 350,000 psi |
| Tensile Elongation (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | 3% | 3% |
| Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | 61 MPa | 8,800 psi |
| Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | 2,400 MPa | 350,000 psi |
| IZOD Impact, notched (Method A, 23°C) | 111 J/m | 2.1ft-ln/in |
| IZOD Impact, un-notched (Method A, 23°C) | 55 J/m | 1.1ft-ln/in |
PC (polycarbonate)
true industrial thermoplastic, PC (polycarbonate) is widely used in automotive, aerospace, medical and many other applications. PC offers accuracy, durability and stability, creating strong parts that withstand functional testing. A PC part manufactured on a Fortus? 3D Production System is 5-60 percent stronger than a part made on previous FDM? systems. It also has superior mechanical properties to ABS and a number of other thermoplastics. When combined with a Fortus system, PC gives you Real PartsTM for conceptual modeling, functional prototyping, manufacturing tools, and end-use-parts. Most widely used industrial thermoplastic Superior mechanical properties and heat resistant High tensile strength and can handle high temperatures
| Mechanical Properties1 | Metric | English |
| Tensile Strength (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | 68 MPa | 9,800 psi |
| Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | 2,300 MPa | 330,000 psi |
| Tensile Elongation (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | 5% | 5% |
| Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | 104 MPa | 15,100 psi |
| Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | 2,200 MPa | 324,000 psi |
| IZOD Impact, notched (Method A, 23°C) | 53 J/m | 1ft-ln/in |
| IZOD Impact, un-notched (Method A, 23°C) | 320 J/m | 6ft-ln/in |
