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Materials

Finishes

CNC Machining Materials

ABS

Acrylic

Aluminum

Brass

Bronze

Cast Iron

Copper

Delrin

Garolite G-10

HDPE

Invar

Kovar

Magnesium

Nylon

PEEK

Polycarbonate

Polypropylene

PPS

PTFE

PVC

Stainless Steel

Steel

Titanium

Tool Steel

Torlon

UHMW

Ultem

Zinc

ABS

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is an affordable thermoplastic that has become popular for pre-injection molding prototypes. It is a versatile material known for its strength, durability, and resistance to impact and heat. ABS plastic is widely used in the automotive and consumer electronics industries due to its excellent mechanical properties and ease of processing. Additionally, it can be easily modified with other additives to enhance specific properties such as flame retardancy or UV resistance.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Colors:

Black, neutral matte finish

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Acrylic

Acrylic is a durable plastic material that is resistant to scratches, making it an ideal choice for various applications such as tanks, panels, and optical displays. It is also lightweight and shatter-resistant, which makes it a popular alternative to glass. Acrylic is known for its clarity and transparency, making it a great option for applications where optical performance is important. Additionally, it can be easily fabricated into different shapes and sizes, allowing for a wide range of design possibilities.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Colors:

Optically clear, opaque

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Aluminum

Aluminum is a lightweight and highly versatile material that is widely used in various industries. It offers a unique combination of properties including high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent corrosion resistance, malleability, and good thermal and electrical conductivity. These characteristics make aluminum an ideal choice for applications where weight reduction, durability, and efficient heat transfer are important factors, like engine blocks, heat exchangers, and other transportation components.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Alloys:

6061-T6, 7075-T6, 7050, 2024, 5052, 6063, MIC6

Finishing Options:

Alodine, Anodizing Types II, III, III + PTFE, ENP, Media Blasting, Nickel Plating, Powder Coating, Tumble Polishing.

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Brass

360 Brass (free-machining brass) is a versatile material for various industries. Common applications include gears, lock components, pipe fittings, and decorative parts. It has excellent machinability and can be easily fabricated into different shapes and sizes. It boasts high corrosion resistance and good electrical conductivity, making it an ideal choice for electrical components and marine applications.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 5 days

Finishing Options:

Media blasting

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Bronze

932 Bearing Bronze is a reliable and robust, providing excellent wear and corrosion resistance due to its tin, iron, and zinc content. It’s a great choice for applications requiring good wear and corrosion resistance. This alloy is commonly used in applications that require high strength, low friction, and resistance to wear and tear. Because of its strength and durability, it is an ideal choice for bearings, bushings, thrust washers, valve components, and other parts subjected to heavy loads or harsh environments.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 5 days

Finish Options:

Available as-machined, media blasted, or hand-polished

Cast Iron

Cast Iron is a material known for its durability and wear resistance, making it an excellent choice for absorbing vibrations. It is commonly used in various industrial applications such as gears, bases, pulleys, and bushings. Due to its ability to withstand high levels of stress and pressure, cast iron is often preferred over other materials in heavy-duty machinery and equipment. Its unique properties make it a reliable option for industries that require stable and long-lasting components.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finish Options:

Media blasting, Tumbling

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Copper

Copper 101 and 110 have unmatched thermal and electrical conductivity, which makes them a popular choice for bus bars, wire connectors, and other electrical applications like parts for power transmission and distribution systems. Copper alloys 101 and 110 also offer incredible durability, corrosion resistance, and ease of fabrication. Commonly used in high-performance electrical components such as transformers, generators, motors, and switchgear.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Finishing Options:

Available as-machined, media blasted, or hand-polished

Alloys:

101, 110

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Delrin

Delrin (acetal) is a plastic with low friction and high stiffness. Delrin has exceptional dimensional accuracy, making it an ideal choice for applications where precision is critical. It also has relatively high toughness which makes it resistant to impact and wear. Delrin’s minimal elongation means it can maintain its shape under stress without significant deformation. Delrin is commonly used in a variety of industries such as automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Colors:

White, black, brown

Grades:

150, AF (13% PTFE Filled), 30% Glass Filled

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Garolite G-10

Garolite G-10 is a high-pressure laminate material composed of layers of woven fiberglass cloth impregnated with epoxy resin. It is a strong and rigid material that exhibits excellent electrical insulation properties, along with water resistance. Garolite G-10 is known for its high mechanical strength and dimensional stability. It is commonly used in insulating components, circuit boards, and other electrical components. G-10 is a composite material with a low coefficient of thermal expansion.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Colors:

Green, yellow

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HDPE

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a versatile thermoplastic known for its durability, chemical resistance, impact resistance, structural integrity, and low moisture absorption. It is commonly used in packaging, construction, and automotive manufacturing industries. Other applications include plugs and seals. It is also an excellent electrical insulator.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Colors:

White, black

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Invar

Invar is a Ni-Fe alloy with high dimensional accuracy and excellent thermal dimensional stability. It is commonly used in industries such as aerospace, electronics, and precision engineering. Common applications include precision instruments and devices where temperature-dimensional changes are undesirable. It is ideal for components such as clock pendulums, bi-metallic strips, and measuring instruments. In the aerospace industry, Invar is used in satellite structures, antennas, and optical systems.

Processes:

CNC Mill
CNC Lathe

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finishing Options:

Vibratory Tumbling, Media Blasting, Powdercoating

Tolerance:

With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm
No drawing: ISO 2768 medium

Kovar

Kovar is a Ni-Fe-Co alloy known for its excellent thermal expansion properties and dimensional stability. It is commonly used for electronics, telecommunications, and aerospace components, such as hermetic seals for devices like vacuum tubes and transistors, telecommunications equipment, and turbine blades. Its ability to nearly match the coefficient of thermal expansion of glass enables airtight sealing, preventing moisture or contaminants from damaging sensitive electronic components.

Processes:

CNC Mill
CNC Lathe

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finishing Options:

Vibratory Tumbling, Media Blasting, Powdercoating

Tolerance:

With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm
No drawing: ISO 2768 medium

Magnesium

Magnesium has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio. It is widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Common applications include lightweight components that help improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, aircraft structures and components, engine blocks, transmission cases, and wheels. The high strength allows weight savings without losing performance or safety. Its low density makes it highly desirable for reducing weight in airplanes and spacecraft.

Processes:

CNC Mill
CNC Lathe

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 10 days

Finishing Options:

Vibratory Tumbling, Media Blasting, Powder Coating

Tolerance:

With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm No drawing: ISO 2768 medium

PEEK

PEEK, (polyether ether ketone) is a thermoplastic widely used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and electronics. PEEK has high strength, stiffness, toughness, chemical, biocompatibility, and thermal resistance. Due to its , PEEK is also suitable for use in harsh environments where other materials may fail. Common applications include aircraft structures, electronic components that require high temperature resistance, and medical and dental components (including implantables).

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Colors:

Opaque beige

Grades:

Standard PEEK, 30% Glass Filled

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Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate is a durable and transparent thermoplastic with good electrical insulation, heat resistance, impact resistance, clarity, flame retardancy, and scratch resistance. Common applications include safety glasses, protective shields, electrical enclosures, connectors, and insulators. It is one of the most commonly utilized plastics in manufacturing.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Colors:

Clear, black and glossy

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Polypropylene

Polypropylene (PP) is a thermoplastic that has a high melting point, high strength-to-weight ratio, and excellent chemical resistance, durability, reliability, moisture resistance, and fatigue strength. Common applications include laboratory equipment, medical devices, food processing equipment, consumer goods, aircraft interior components, ducting, housings, automotive bumpers, fuel tanks, and battery cases.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Colors:

White (semi-clear or opaque)

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PPS

Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) is a thermoplastic with exceptional chemical resistance, thermal stability, high-temperature resistance, chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and electrical insulation. Common applications include automotive components, electrical connectors, and industrial equipment, such as fuel systems, turbine blades, brake pads, bearings, gears, switches, and engine components. PPS parts remain durable and reliable even in harsh environments.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Colors:

Natural (off-white)

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PTFE

PTFE (Teflon™, polytetrafluoroethylene) has low friction nonstick properties, excellent chemical resistance, high temperature resistance, and electrical insulating properties. It is commonly utilized in low-friction applications such as bearings, seals, gaskets, bearing, and washers. It is also good for parts that require insulating properties.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Colors:

Black, white (opaque)

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PVC

PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) is a plastic with high durability and versatility, excellent chemical and UV and corrosion resistance. Common applications include pipes, fittings, electrical enclosures, tubing, automotive interior, and commercial building components. It is cost-effective and lightweight, with a long lifespan.

Processes:

CNC Mill
CNC Lathe

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 5 days

Finishing Options:

Available as-machined

Tolerance:

With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm
No drawing: ISO 2768 medium

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel is a popular and highly versatile material known for its exceptional strength, and durability, along with high temperature, and corrosion resistance. It is widely used in industries such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, with applications ranging from heat exchangers, industrial ovens, exhaust systems, construction equipment, heavy machinery, engine components, fasteners, turbine blades, tanks, pumps, valves, orthopedic implants, and medical equipment.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finishing Options:

Black Oxide, Electropolishing, ENP, Media Blasting, Nickel Plating, Passivation, Powder Coating, Tumble Polishing, Zinc Plating, Vibratory Tumbling

Alloys:

303, 304L, 316L, 410, 416, 440C, 17-4PH, Nitronic 60

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Steel

Fictiv offers a wide range of steel options to meet the demands of various applications. Alloy and carbon steel are particularly useful for creating fixtures, mounting plates, draft shafts, axles, torsion bars, gears, bolts, studs, shafts, and structural components. High-quality steel materials provide excellent strength and durability, making them ideal for demanding industrial applications.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Alloys:

4140, 4130, A514, 4340

Carbon Steel Types:

1018 Low Carbon, 1045 Carbon, Galvanized Low-Carbon

Finishing Options:

Black Oxide, ENP, Electropolishing, Media Blasting, Nickel Plating, Powder Coating, Tumble Polishing, Zinc Plating, Vibratory Tumbling

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Titanium

Titanium is lightweight, strong, biocompatible, and highly resistant to corrosion. It has a high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent temperature resistance. It is commonly used in industries such as aerospace and medical devices. It’s also used for parts like engine components, landing gear, structural elements, medical implants, and prosthetics. Other common use cases include aerospace fasteners, turbine blades, sports equipment, and marine applications.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finishing options:

Media Blasting, Vibratory Tumbling, Passivation, Powdercoating

Grade:

Titanium Grade 5

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Tool Steel

A2 Tool Steel has excellent wear resistance and toughness, commonly used to make fixtures, tools, tool holders, gauges, and punches.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finishing Options:

Media Blasting, Vibratory Tumbling, Black Oxide, Powdercoating

Torlon

Torlon is a thermoplastic with exceptional mechanical strength, heat resistance, and chemical resistance and reliable performance under extreme conditions. It’s an ideal choice for applications in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and oil and gas. Additionally, Torlon has excellent chemical resistance, making it suitable for use in harsh environments where exposure to chemicals and solvents is common.

Processes:

CNC Mill
CNC Lathe

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finishing Options:

Available as-machined

Tolerance:

With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm
No drawing: ISO 2768 medium

UHMW

Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMW) has high abrasion resistance, great durability, excellent wear resistance, low friction coefficient, and excellent impact strength. UHMW is also lightweight, self-lubricating, and has good chemical resistance. Common applications include gears, bearings, liners, conveyors, food processing, agriculture, and automotive components. Another advantage of UHMW is its ability to absorb shock.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Colors:

White, black

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Ultem

ULTEM is a thermoplastic with exceptional strength, stiffness, durability, environmental resistance, heat resistance, low flammability, and excellent electrical insulation capabilities. Common applications include electronic components/connectors, industrial equipment, surgical instruments, aerospace engine components, and medical devices. In addition to its mechanical properties, ULTEM exhibits excellent chemical resistance, making it suitable for corrosive environments.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Colors:

Naturally translucent amber color, frosted when machined

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Zinc

Zinc is a versatile metal with excellent heat resistance, durability, strength, electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, machinability, and corrosion resistance. Common applications include automotive parts such as gears, bushings, and bearings. Additional applications include door and window hardware, locks, and hinges, as well as electrical connectors and switches. It is also ideal for applications involving moisture exposure or other harsh environments.

Processes:

CNC Mill
CNC Lathe

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finishing Options:

Vibratory Tumbling, Media Blasting, Powder Coating

Tolerance:

With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm No drawing: ISO 2768 medium

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Materials

Finishes

Injection Molding Materials

Fictiv can mold any commercially available thermoplastic. Please reach out with your specific resin needs.

ABS

Acetal/POM (Delrin)

ASA

HDPE

High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)

LDPE

Nylon - Glass Filled & 6/6

PBT

PC/ABS

PEEK

PEI (Ultem)

PET

PMMA (Acrylic)

PBT Glass-Filled

PEEK Glass-Filled

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate Glass-Filled

Polyethylene

Polypropylene

PPA

PPO

PPS

PPSU

PVC

Rubber

SAN (AS)

Silicone

Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)

TPU

TPV

ABS

ABS or Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene is a thermoplastic polymer that is produced using emulsion. It is an incredibly versatile material, known for its excellent resistance to corrosive chemicals, making it useful in various applications such as automotive parts, toys, and electronic housings.   ABS is also easy to machine and has a relatively low melting temperature, which means it can be molded and shaped with ease. Its high impact resistance makes it ideal for use in products that may undergo significant stress or force. Due to its unique properties, ABS is widely used in many industries worldwide.

Common applications:

Enclosures

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Materials

Processes

3D Printing Materials

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ABS

ABS – M30i

ABS ESD

ABS-Like

Accura 25

Accura 60

Accura AMX Rigid black

Accura ClearVue

Accura Xtreme Grey or White 200

ASA

EPU 40

EPU 41

EPX 82

EPX 86FR

FPU 50

Loctite 3D 3843

Loctite 3D IND147

Loctite 3D IND405 Clear

MPU 100

Nylon

Nylon 11 Flame Retardant

Nylon 12

Nylon 6

PA 12 Glass Beads

PC-ISO

PC+ABS

PETG

Polycarbonate (PC)

Polypropylene

RPU 70

Rubber-Like

Somos Evolve

Somos PerFORM

Somos Waterclear

Somos Watershed

TPU 88A

Ultem 1010

Ultem 9085

UMA 90

Vero

VeroClear

ABS

ABS is a plastic material that’s great for mechanical strength and early stage rough prototypes. ABS is a cost-effective material for initial prototyping applications, and with post-processing options it can offer better surface finish than PLA.

Process:

FDM 3D printing

Colors:

Black, Blue, Neutral, Red, White

Resolution:

0.25 mm

Max Print Size:

914 x 609 x 914 mm

ABS – M30i

ABS thermoplastic optimized for medical applications, offering strength and biocompatibility. Used for creating medical tools and devices.

Process:

FDM

Finishing:

Ivory (been called natural in the past)

Resolution:

.25 mm

Max Print Size:

914 x 609 x 914 mm

ABS ESD

FDM ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) is an innovative, advanced, styrenic polymer ABS with a carbon black nanotube additive that promotes a substantial electrostatic discharge dissipation. This material also provides excellent thermal conductivity. Beneficial mechanical properties include wear and stress resistance, and a dust-free surface due to the reduction in static electricity.

Process:

FDM

Colors:

Black

Resolution:

0.2mm

Max Print Size:

914 x 609 x 914 mm

ABS-Like

ABS-like is our closest representation of injection molded ABS in a 3D printed material. It has the same high resolution appearance as VeroWhite, but the material is much stronger and more durable.

Process:

Polyjet

Colors:

Off-white

Resolution:

0.016 mm

Max Print Size:

490 x 390 x 200 mm

Accura 25

Accura 25 is a durable and flexible SLA 3D printing material. It’s ideal for snap-fit part designs, as a master pattern for urethane casting, and conceptual modeling. Accura 25 can be used for functional prototyping or end-use parts and has excellent resolution, dimensional accuracy, and can be primed and painted after printing.

Process:

SLA 3D printing

Colors:

White

Resolution:

0.1 mm

Max Print Size:

635 x 736 x 533 mm

Accura 60

Accura 60 is the perfect material for creating transparent parts. This material boasts a high tensile strength and can be used for challenging functional assemblies. It does have a relatively low-temperature limit and this must be considered if the assembly will be used in high-heat environments.

Process:

SLA

Colors:

Clear

Resolution:

0.1 mm

Max Print Size:

635 x 736 x 533 mm

Accura AMX Rigid black

Accurate resin offering high stiffness and smooth surface finish. Used for industrial prototypes and components.

Process:

SLA

Finishing:

Black

Resolution:

.10 mm

Max Print Size:

254 x 254 x 254 mm

Accura ClearVue

Accura ClearVue is a translucent material with a good balance of aesthetic and physical properties. Accura ClearVue with Clear Coat can achieve the highest level of transparency out of our material offerings. It’s the most suitable for high clarity applications, like optics, packaging, and visualization models or assemblies.

Process:

SLA 3D printing

Colors:

Clear (Colorless

Resolution:

0.1 mm

Max Print Size:

380 x 380 x 255 mm

Accura Xtreme Grey or White 200

SLA Accura Xtreme Grey is a 3D printing material that is durable, resisting breakage, and can be utilized for challenging assembly requirements or even vacuum-casting master patterns. It can withstand harsh environments and produces parts with excellent detail fidelity and even nice sidewall quality.

Process:

SLA

Colors:

Grey or White

Resolution:

0.1 mm

Max Print Size:

635 x 736 x 533 mm

ASA

FDM ASA (Acrylonitirle styrene acrylate) is the ultimate general use thermpolastic. It is similar to ABS but offers three improvements over ABS: enhanced mechanical properties, better aesthetics, and UV resistance.

Process:

FDM

Colors:

Black, Grey, Natural, White

About the Material:

Similar chemical makeup to ABS plastic but offers three improvements: better mechanical properties, superior aesthetics and it’s UV resistant

Max Print Size:

914 x 609 x 914 mm

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EPU 40

EPU 40 offers a combination of tear strength, energy return, and elongation making it perfect for impact absorption, vibration isolation, gaskets, and seals. It is a good choice for applications where high elasticity and tear resistance are needed. It is comparable to commercial TPUs with a Shore A hardness of 70.

Process:

Carbon DLS

Color:

Black

Resolution:

0.075 mm

Max Print Size:

189 x 118 x 326 mm

EPU 41

EPU 41 is a production-scale elastomeric material that is especially well-suited for elastomeric lattices where high resiliency is needed. EPU 41 has higher resilience (energy return) and better retention of elastomeric properties than EPU 40 at temperatures > -10°C. It is comparable to commercial TPUs with a Shore A hardness of 70.

Process:

Carbon DLS

Color:

Black

Resolution:

0.075 mm

Max Print Size:

189 x 118 x 326 mm

EPX 82

EPX 82 is a high-strength epoxy-based engineering material with excellent long-term durability and mechanical properties comparable to lightly glass-filled thermoplastics (e.g. 20% GF-PBT, 15% GF-Nylon). It is suitable for a variety of automotive and industrial applications such as connectors, brackets, and housings.

Process:

Carbon DLS

Color:

Black

Resolution:

0.075 mm

Max Print Size:

189 x 118 x 326 mm

EPX 86FR

EPX 86FR is a flame-retardant resin with an unmatched combination of functional toughness, high strength, and long-term stability. It works well in a variety of applications for consumer, automotive and industrial markets.

Process:

Carbon DLS

Color:

Black

Resolution:

0.075 mm

Max Print Size:

189 x 118 x 326 mm

FPU 50

FPU 50 is an impact, abrasion, and fatigue resistant semi-rigid material that is a good choice for parts that must withstand repetitive stresses such as living hinges or friction fits. FPU 50 is mechanically comparable to polypropylene.

Process:

Carbon DLS

Color:

Black

Resolution:

0.075 mm

Max Print Size:

189 x 118 x 326 mm

Loctite 3D 3843

Loctite 3843 Matte Black is a photopolymer resin with good impact strength and moderate temperature resistance. 3843 is a one-part resin. It’s a quick and easy material to print tools, fixtures, jigs, and decorative parts with smooth surface finishes and accurate dimensions used in room temperature applications in industrial, consumer, and automotive markets.

Process:

Carbon DLS

Color:

Matte Black

Resolution:

0.075 mm

Max Print Size:

189 x 118 x 326 mm

Loctite 3D IND147

Loctite IND147 Black is a photopolymer resin with high stiffness and high temperature resistance. IND147 is a one-part resin. It’s a quick and easy material to print molds, fixtures, and manufacturing tools with smooth surface and accurate dimensions used under high heat applications in industry, consumer, and automotive markets.

Process:

Carbon DLS

Color:

Black

Resolution:

0.075 mm

Max Print Size:

189 x 118 x 326 mm

Loctite 3D IND405 Clear

LOCTITE 3D IND405 Clear is clear, tough, and semi rigid. The material is produced as a one-part resin. It offers an attractive, frosted clear finish that can be post-processed for enhanced clarity. Its mechanical behavior is comparable to unfilled propylene.

Process:

Carbon DLS

Color:

Clear

Resolution:

0.075 mm

Max Print Size:

189 x 118 x 326 mm

MPU 100

MPU 100 is a medical-grade material that offers a unique combination of biocompatibility, sterilizability, and durability, in addition to engineering-grade mechanical properties, abrasion resistance, and chemical resistance. MPU 100 is comparable to medical-grade ABS.

Process:

Carbon DLS

Color:

White

Resolution:

0.075 mm

Max Print Size:

189 x 118 x 326 mm

Nylon

Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) Nylon is a synthetic 3D printed polymer material that’s strong, durable, and flexible. MJF Nylon is typically considered more often for end-use parts and functional testing under higher loads. MJF Nylon is a cost-effective option for higher bridge production quantities because of the machine’s modular design and faster production speed. Nylons offered: Nylon 11, Nylon 12, and Nylon 12 Glass-Filled

Processes:

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)

Colors:

(Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)) White, Black
(Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)) Grey, Black

Resolution:

(Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)) 0.1 mm
(Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)) 0.08mm

Infill:

(Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)) 100% (solid)
(Multi Jet Fusion (MJF))

Max Print Size:

(Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)) 700 x 380 x 580 mm
(Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)) 380 x 284 x 380 mm

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Nylon 11 Flame Retardant

Nylon-based material with fire retardant properties, used in applications where flame resistance is essential.

Process:

SLS

Finishing:

White

Resolution:

.10 mm

Max Print Size:

700 x 380 x 580 mm

Nylon 12

Process:

FDM

Finishing:

Black

Resolution:

.2 mm

Max Print Size:

914 x 609 x 914 mm

Nylon 6

Process:

FDM

Finishing:

Dark grey

Resolution:

.2 mm

Max Print Size:

914 x 610 x 914 mm

PA 12 Glass Beads

PA 12 has excellent flexural strength and heat deflection properties and is a great choice for both end-use production parts and functional prototypes. PA 12 is also available with 40% glass bead fill for a higher degree of stiffness and dimensional stability.

Process:

HP® Multi Jet Fusion

Colors:

Grey, black

Resolution:

0.08 mm

Max Print Size:

380 x 284 x 380 mm

PC-ISO

Polycarbonate-based material with biocompatibility, making it suitable for medical and healthcare applications requiring sterilization.

Process:

FDM

Finishing:

White

Resolution:

.2 mm

Max Print Size:

914 x 609 x 914 mm

PC+ABS

FDM PC-ABS (Polycarbonate-Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a unique blend of ABS and PC, offering flexural strength of ABS with heat resistance of PC. It’s a thermoplastic with heat resistance and a high impact resistance.

Process:

FDM

Colors:

Black, White

Applications:

Functional prototyping, rugged tooling and production parts

About The Material:

Combines heat resistance of PC and flexibility of ABS

Max Print Size:

914 x 609 x 914 mm

PETG

PETG (Polyethylene terephthalate glycol) is a useful 3D printing material for mechanical early-stage prototypes. It’s a great option that merges the cost-effectiveness of PLA and functionality of ABS. Although not ideal for aesthetics, this material is known for its impact resistance, warpage resistance, low shrinkage rate and high head deflection temperature.

Process:

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

Colors:

Black, white, neutral

Resolution:

0.2 mm

Max Print Size:

300 x 300 x 400 mm

Polycarbonate (PC)

FDM PC (Polycarbonate) is a tried and true choice for many applications, offering dimensional stability, heat resistance and good impact resistance. It also has a good stiffness, enabling shape retention and it is a tough material suitable for applications requiring durability, even for industrial use or functional testing.

Process:

FDM

Colors:

Black, White

Resolution:

0.2mm

Max Print Size:

914 x 609 x 914 mm

Polypropylene

Polypropylene is a durable material, with excellent chemical resistance and low moisture absorption. Making this material perfect for piping or fluid systems. Polypropylene is often used in automotive, industrial, and medical applications where the 3D component needs to have low moisture absorbtion.

Process:

MJF

Colors:

Grey

Resolution:

0.08 mm

About the Material:

Durable material, good chemical resistance, low moisture absorption

Max Print Size:

380 x 284 x 380 mm

RPU 70

RPU 70 is a stiff and strong material used across a wide range of industries, including consumer products, automotive, and industrial. RPU 70 has a UL 94 HB flame resistance classification. RPU 70 is comparable to ABS.

Process:

Carbon DLS

Color:

Black

Resolution:

0.075 mm

Max Print Size:

189 x 118 x 326 mm

Rubber-Like

Rubber-like is one of the unique printing capabilities of PolyJet machines because of the PhotoPolymer resin used in this style of printing. The prints will give you full flexibility of parts and allow you to simulate rubbers between Shore 27A and Shore 90A.

Process:

Polyjet

Colors:

Black

Resolution:

0.16 mm

Max Print Size:

490 x 390 x 200 mm

Somos Evolve

Somos Evolve is a photopolymer resin used in Stereolithography (SLA) and Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D printing technologies. It is known for its high-temperature resistance and mechanical properties.

Process:

SLA

Finishing:

White

Resolution:

.10 mm

Max Print Size:

635 x 736 x 533 mm

Somos PerFORM

High-performance resin with strength and durability, often used in aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors for functional parts.

Process:

SLA

Finishing:

White

Resolution:

.10 mm

Max Print Size:

635 x 736 x 533 mm

Somos Waterclear

Resin designed for transparent applications, providing optical clarity and high light transmission.

Process:

SLA

Finishing:

Clear

Resolution:

.10 mm

Max Print Size:

255 x 254 x 254 mm

Somos Watershed

Transparent resin known for its clarity and water resistance, suitable for optical and clear components.

Process:

SLA

Finishing:

Clear

Resolution:

.10 mm

Max Print Size:

254 x 254 x 254 mm

TPU 88A

Flexible and rubber-like material suitable for creating elastomeric parts, footwear components, and impact-resistant items.

Process:

SLS

Finishing:

Black

Resolution:

0.10 mm

Max Print Size:

680 x 380 x 580 mm

Ultem 1010

Similar to Ultem 9085 with high heat and chemical resistance. Commonly used in industries requiring strong, durable, and high-temperature-resistant parts.

Process:

FDM

Finishing:

Amber

Resolution:

.25 mm

Max Print Size:

914 x 609 x 914 mm

Ultem 9085

Process:

FDM

Finishing:

Tan & black

Resolution:

.25 mm

Max Print Size:

914 x 609 x 914 mm

UMA 90

UMA 90 is a one-part rigid resin similar to conventional SLA resins. It is available in white, black, grey, cyan, yellow, and magenta colors that may be mixed freely to your specification before printing. As a one-part resin, UMA 90 it can be printed quickly and cheaply. It is well suited for producing manufacturing jigs, fixtures, and general purpose prototypes.

Process:

Carbon DLS

Colors:

Red, Blue, Yellow, White, Black

Resolution:

0.075 mm

Max Print Size:

189 x 118 x 326 mm

Vero

Vero is a high resolution 3D printing material that’s excellent for checking your prototype’s fit and accuracy. With its 16 micron resolution, this material works great for visual models, especially if they require painting.

Process:

Polyjet

Colors:

White, Black

Resolution:

0.016 mm (White), 0.03 mm (Black)

Max Print Size:

490 x 390 x 200 mm

VeroClear

VeroClear is a quick-turn translucent material, fabricated using PolyJet 3D printing technology. It works great to replicate clear parts or create light pipes which need to diffuse light over a distance.

Process:

Polyjet

Colors:

Clear

Resolution:

0.016 mm

Max Print Size:

490 x 390 x 200 mm

Urethane Casting Services

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Materials

Finishes

Urethane Casting Materials

ABS-Like

ABS-like FR V0

ABS-like, HT

Acrylic-Like

Nylon-like

Opaque Elastomer

POM-like

PP-like

Waterclear Elastomer

ABS-Like

ABS-Like is a general purpose polyurethane plastic that simulates ABS thermoplastic. This material is a great choice for most product enclosures.

Material Properties:

(Urethane Casting) Hardness: 75-85 Shore D
() Tensile Strength (Mpa): 42-73
() Elongation %: 16-21
() Impact Strength: 12 kJ/m2 0.58-2 ft-lb/in

Urethane Material Grade (Overseas):

Axson UP 8150

Urethane Material Grade (Domestic):

Rampf TP 4056

Color:

Natural, Yellow, Purple, Color Match

ABS-like FR V0

Material Properties:

Hardness: 78-85 Shore D
Tensile Strength (Mpa): 41-74
Elongation %: 15-24.5
Impact Strength: 10 kJ/m2 0.57-1.6 ft-lb/in

Urethane Material Grade (Overseas):

Heicast 8263

Urethane Material Grade (Domestic):

PTM&W PT8952

Color:

Natural, Black, White, Gray, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Color Match

ABS-like, HT

Material Properties:

Hardness: 75-86 Shore D
Tensile Strength (Mpa): 59-72
Elongation %: 45554
Impact Strength: 34-44 J/m .088-1.2 ft-lb/in

Urethane Material Grade (Overseas):

Axson UP 6160

Urethane Material Grade (Domestic):

Rampf TP 4007

Color:

Natural, Black, White, Gray, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Color Match

Acrylic-Like

Acrylic-Like is a stiff, transparent polyurethane plastic that simulates acrylic (PMMA). This material is great for see-through applications such as light pipes.

Material Properties:

(Urethane Casting) Hardness: 75-85 Shore D
() Tensile Strength (Mpa): 17-70
() Elongation %: 45524
() Impact Strength: 60-70 J/m 0.5-1.1 ft-lb/in

Urethane Material Grade (Overseas):

Axson UPX 5210

Urethane Material Grade (Domestic):

Rampf OC 5086

Color:

Color Match

Nylon-like

Material Properties:

Hardness: 75-87 Shore D
Tensile Strength (Mpa): 60-75
Elongation %: 45334
Impact Strength: 17 kJ/m2 0.3-1.14 ft-lb/in

Urethane Material Grade (Overseas):

PELNOX 2180

Urethane Material Grade (Domestic):

Rampf TP 4020

Color:

Natural, Black, White, Gray, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Color Match

Opaque Elastomer

Opaque Elastomer is a polyurethane plastic that simulates all kinds of rubber-like materials such as TPE, TPU, and silicone rubber. This material is great for wearables, gaskets, and overmolds and is available from Shore 20A to Shore 90A in 10A increments.

Material Properties:

(Urethane Casting) Hardness: 20-90 Shore A
() Tensile Strength (Mpa): 45309
() Elongation %: 200-640
() Impact Strength: N/A

Urethane Material Grade (Overseas):

Axson UPX 8400

Urethane Material Grade (Domestic):

Crosslink Triathane 3 Part System

Color:

Color Match

POM-like

Material Properties:

Hardness: 75-87 Shore D
Tensile Strength (Mpa): 54-79
Elongation %: 45484
Impact Strength: 13 kJ/m2 0.88-1.8 ft-lb/in

Urethane Material Grade (Overseas):

PELNOX XU 50

Urethane Material Grade (Domestic):

Rampf TP 4006

Color:

Natural, Black, White, Gray, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Color Match

PP-like

Material Properties :

Hardness: 60-83 Shore D
Tensile Strength (Mpa): 25-35
Elongation %: 50-155
Impact Strength: 75-100 kJ/m2 1.23-7.0 ft-lb/in

Urethane Material Grade (Overseas):

Axson UP 5690

Urethane Material Grade (Domestic):

Rampf TP 4004

Color:

Natural, Color Match

Waterclear Elastomer

Waterclear Elastomer is a urethane casting material that simulates all kinds of rubber-like materials such as TPE, TPU, and silicone rubber.

Material Properties:

(Urethane Casting) Hardness: 30-80 Shore A
() Tensile Strength (Mpa): 1.5-40
() Elongation %: 125-300
() Impact Strength: N/A

Urethane Material Grade (Overseas):

Heicast T0387

Urethane Material Grade (Domestic):

BJB WC Series

Color:

Gray, Color Match

Sheet Metal Services

Fictiv’s sheet metal solutions deliver the consistency, reliability, durability, and quality you expect from
Fictiv, including material and finishing options to
support your applications.

Materials

Finishes

Sheet Materials

Aluminum

Brass

Bronze

Copper

Stainless Steel

Steel

Titanium

Tool Steel

Aluminum

Aluminum is a lightweight and highly versatile material that is widely used in various industries. It offers a unique combination of properties including high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent corrosion resistance, malleability, and good thermal and electrical conductivity. These characteristics make aluminum an ideal choice for applications where weight reduction, durability, and efficient heat transfer are important factors, like engine blocks, heat exchangers, and other transportation components.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Alloys:

6061-T6, 7075-T6, 7050, 2024, 5052, 6063, MIC6

Finishing Options:

Alodine, Anodizing Types II, III, III + PTFE, ENP, Media Blasting, Nickel Plating, Powder Coating, Tumble Polishing.

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Brass

360 Brass (free-machining brass) is a versatile material for various industries. Common applications include gears, lock components, pipe fittings, and decorative parts. It has excellent machinability and can be easily fabricated into different shapes and sizes. It boasts high corrosion resistance and good electrical conductivity, making it an ideal choice for electrical components and marine applications.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 5 days

Finishing Options:

Media blasting

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Bronze

932 Bearing Bronze is a reliable and robust, providing excellent wear and corrosion resistance due to its tin, iron, and zinc content. It’s a great choice for applications requiring good wear and corrosion resistance. This alloy is commonly used in applications that require high strength, low friction, and resistance to wear and tear. Because of its strength and durability, it is an ideal choice for bearings, bushings, thrust washers, valve components, and other parts subjected to heavy loads or harsh environments.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 5 days

Finish Options:

Available as-machined, media blasted, or hand-polished

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Copper

Copper 101 and 110 have unmatched thermal and electrical conductivity, which makes them a popular choice for bus bars, wire connectors, and other electrical applications like parts for power transmission and distribution systems. Copper alloys 101 and 110 also offer incredible durability, corrosion resistance, and ease of fabrication. Commonly used in high-performance electrical components such as transformers, generators, motors, and switchgear.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Finishing Options:

Available as-machined, media blasted, or hand-polished

Alloys:

101, 110

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Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel is a popular and highly versatile material known for its exceptional strength, and durability, along with high temperature, and corrosion resistance. It is widely used in industries such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, with applications ranging from heat exchangers, industrial ovens, exhaust systems, construction equipment, heavy machinery, engine components, fasteners, turbine blades, tanks, pumps, valves, orthopedic implants, and medical equipment.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finishing Options:

Black Oxide, Electropolishing, ENP, Media Blasting, Nickel Plating, Passivation, Powder Coating, Tumble Polishing, Zinc Plating, Vibratory Tumbling

Alloys:

303, 304L, 316L, 410, 416, 440C, 17-4PH, Nitronic 60

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Steel

Fictiv offers a wide range of steel options to meet the demands of various applications. Alloy and carbon steel are particularly useful for creating fixtures, mounting plates, draft shafts, axles, torsion bars, gears, bolts, studs, shafts, and structural components. High-quality steel materials provide excellent strength and durability, making them ideal for demanding industrial applications.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Alloys:

4140, 4130, A514, 4340

Carbon Steel Types:

1018 Low Carbon, 1045 Carbon, Galvanized Low-Carbon

Finishing Options:

Black Oxide, ENP, Electropolishing, Media Blasting, Nickel Plating, Powder Coating, Tumble Polishing, Zinc Plating, Vibratory Tumbling

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Titanium

Titanium is lightweight, strong, biocompatible, and highly resistant to corrosion. It has a high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent temperature resistance. It is commonly used in industries such as aerospace and medical devices. It’s also used for parts like engine components, landing gear, structural elements, medical implants, and prosthetics. Other common use cases include aerospace fasteners, turbine blades, sports equipment, and marine applications.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finishing options:

Media Blasting, Vibratory Tumbling, Passivation, Powdercoating

Grade:

Titanium Grade 5

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Tool Steel

A2 Tool Steel has excellent wear resistance and toughness, commonly used to make fixtures, tools, tool holders, gauges, and punches.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finishing Options:

Media Blasting, Vibratory Tumbling, Black Oxide, Powdercoating

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*For materials not shown here, please contact us directly.

Finishing Options for Sheet Metal

	Name	Applicable Materials	Colors	Can Be Applied with
	Chem film or Alodine™	Aluminum	Clear, gold	Media Blasting, Tumbling, Type II Anodizing* Type III Anodizing, Type III Anodizing with PTFE
	Anodizing	Aluminum	Clear, black, grey, red, blue, gold	Media Blasting, Tumbling, Chem film*
	Black Oxide	Steel, Stainless Steel	Black	Media Blasting, Tumbling, Passivation
	Electroless Nickel Plating	Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel	—	Media Blasting, Tumbling
	Electropolishing	Steel, Stainless Steel	—	—
	Media Blasting	Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass, Bronze, Copper	—	All post processes except Electropolish and Powdercoat
	Nickel Plating	Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel	—	Media Blasting, Tumbling
	Powder Coating	Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel	Pantone or RAL color matching	—
	Passivation	Steel, Stainless Steel	—	Black Oxide, Electroless Nickel Plating, Zinc Plating, Tumbling, Media Blasting
	Tumbling	Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass, Bronze, Copper	—	All post processes except Electropolish and Powdercoat
	Zinc Plating	Steel, Stainless Steel	Clear (light blue coating). Black (glossy black coating).	Media Blasting, Tumbling, Passivation

*Additional finishing options include CHROMIC ACID ANODIZING, CADMIUM PLATING, COPPER PLATING, GOLD PLATING, SILVER PLATING, and more. For materials not listed here, please contact us directly.

Compression Molding Services

Experience lower tooling costs than injection molding with high-quality, durable parts.

Materials

Finishes

Compression Molding Materials

Silicone
SBR

Natural Rubber (NR).
Neoprene (CR)

NBR (Buna-N)
FKM (Viton)

HNBR
Polyurethane (PU)

EPDM Rubber