Thermoplastic 3D printing for industrial applications

Materials Portfolio

• PET-G

  Polyethylene terephthalate glycol

  This polyester-based polymer can be found in recycled, transparent, or glass fiber reinforced versions. It is high impact, chemical and UV resistant and goes up to 80°C (176°F) working temperature. Its glass-fiber reinforced version is also fire resistant. Therefore, PET-G is ideal for PVC-like, outdoor and indoor finished parts and design applications as well as for prototypes, and railway exterior components.

  

  RECYCLED
  rPET-G (transparent)

  

  COMPOSITE & RECYCLED
  rPET-G +30% Glass Fiber (grey/white/black/blue)

• ABS

  Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

  Recommended when glues, coating or other chemicals need to be applied, its has good mechanical properties, is stable during prints. This cost-effective material is qualified by Caracol for low temperature applications up to 80°C (176°F) like: prototyping, vacuum tight molds and tools for trimming and gripping, and finished functional parts not subjected to high mechanical pressure.

  

  COMPOSITE
  ABS + 20% Carbon Fiber (black)

  

  COMPOSITE
  ABS + 20% Glass Fiber (natural white)

  

  COMPOSITE & RECYCLED
  ABS + 20% recycled Carbon Fiber (black)

• PP

  Polypropylene

  Highly resistant to solvents and chemicals, it is a lightweight polymer with good mechanical properties such as elasticity and impact resistance. It can go up to 80° C (176°F) as working temperature and can replace glass fiber and aluminum applications. It is qualified by Caracol to produce functional parts and tooling in several sectors as marine, aerospace, design, and architecture.

  

  COMPOSITE & RECYCLED
  rPP + 30% Glass Fiber (ivory)

• ASA

  Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate

  Highly recommended when UV light protection are required, it has good mechanical properties such as elasticity and strength (particularly when reinforced with glass fiber). This material is qualified by Caracol and highly employed for outdoor applications, design and furniture finished parts.

  

  COMPOSITE
  ASA + 20% Glass Fiber (ivory)

• PLA

  Polylactic acid

  A very easy-to-process biobased material that comes in a natural shade (transparent with milky hues) and can be easily customized in color. It is extensively used for in-door furniture and design-related elements and can be printed in its recycled and biobased versions too.

  

  BIOBASED
  PLA (transparent, natural - can be colored)

  

  BIOBASED & COMPOSITE
  PLA + 50% Cork / 20% Oyster / 40% Olive / Pine / Coffee / Algae (natural colors)

• PC

  Polycarbonate

  Highly suggested when chemical resistance is required, it has great mechanical and thermal properties, great resistance to heat. The carbon fiber-reinforced composite can withstand mid-temperature autoclave processes, going up to 130°C (266°F) and 3-6 bars in terms of working temperature and pressure. It is ideal for functional and engineering applications, including autoclave molds and heat-resistant cure tools as well as lamination tooling.

  

  COMPOSITE
  PC + 20% Carbon Fiber (black)

• PEI

  Polyetherimide

  Excellent flame retardancy with UL94 V0, outstanding heat-resistance, stable physical and mechanical properties, high strength, and stiffness up to 200°C (392°F), and great chemical resistance to fluids such as hydrocarbons and alcohols. Ideal for high-temperature tools, as well as for structural end parts in sectors like aerospace, automotive and railways.

  

  COMPOSITE
  PEI + 20% Carbon Fiber (black)

• HDPE

  High Density Polyethylene

  A polyethylene-based compunt, which is highly performing in chemically aggressive and corrosive environments.

  

  COMPOSITE
  HDPE + 20% Carbon Fiber (black)

• PA6

  Polyammide 6

  A flame retardant polyammide (V0 class according to UL94), it has been certified for several sectors such as railways sector (EN45545).

  

  COMPOSITE
  PA6 + 25% Glass Fiber (grey)

• TPE

  High strength and flex elastomer

  This TPE-based high-strength and flexibility elastomer is ideal for topologically optimized pliable structures, such as cushions and seating. It is tested up to 90 Shore A and 80°C (176°F) as working temperature, and it is extensively used to print large-scale rubber-like parts for furniture, seating, and design-related components.

  

  NATURAL
  TPE (natural white)