Resin Materials

The most commonly used material is resin. Wellcircuits offers a wide selection of resins, allowing you to choose the most suitable option based on your specific needs.

Resin products are known for their smooth surface finish and are often used in decorative applications. However, resin materials are not ideal for outdoor use as they tend to oxidize and yellow over time. Some resin types are also sensitive to high temperatures and may deform under heat. For guidance on how to repair deformed resin items, please refer to the following link.

https://www.wellcircuits.com/blog/3D_Printing/3D_Printing_Repair_Tips_428b9e15.html

If your project requires high heat resistance and strength, we recommend the following materials: Somos@Ledo, Somos@Taurus, Somos@Perform, UTR 8220, UTRFlex, and UTR Therm.

Nylon Materials

Nylon is a high-strength material, making it a preferred choice over resin for parts with structures that are prone to deformation. It also offers excellent corrosion resistance, making it suitable for components requiring high durability in harsh environments, such as automotive and mechanical parts.

Thanks to its strength, nylon does not require support structures during the printing process.

Compared to resin, nylon is more heat-resistant. However, its surface finish may not be as smooth, and it could have visible particles. Among the various nylon materials, HP-PA-12 provides a smoother surface than others.

Industrial Plastics Materials

There are six types of industrial plastic materials to choose from: PLA, ABS, PEG, ASA, PC, and PEEK.

These plastic materials are cost-effective, with PLA being the least expensive. PLA is an eco-friendly material derived from plants and is available in various colors.

However, industrial plastics are not ideal for long-term outdoor use as they tend to degrade, lose color, and become brittle over time. Additionally, their surfaces are not as smooth as those of resin or nylon, and the printed layers may be visible.

Metallic Materials

Metallic materials are known for their strength, durability, and thermal conductivity, making them ideal for manufacturing parts that require high strength and long-lasting performance. Metal 3D printing also allows for the creation of complex geometries and internal structures.

Metal materials tend to be more expensive than other options. Among them, aluminum is the most popular due to its excellent performance-to-cost ratio. Titanium is the lightest but also the most expensive, while tool steel is the heaviest material in this category.

Metal 3D printing has a wide range of applications across industries such as aerospace, medical, automotive, mechanical engineering, and energy.

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