Reinforceable materials

Onyx
Nylon
Carbon fiber
Aramid fiber (Kevlar)
Fiberglass
Fiberglass (HSHT)

Base materials

Onyx

Features

Base material for composites, nylon reinforced with carbon microfibers that allows the creation of parts with a virtually flawless finish.

This material has great strength, toughness, and chemical resistance when printed alone or reinforced.

Applications

– Spare parts for plastic parts
– Housings
– Sensor brackets
– Aesthetic prototypes

FLEXURAL
STRENGTH

71 MPa

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Base materials

Nylon

Features
Nylon is a thermoplastic. It is a non-abrasive material suitable for ergonomic surfaces and for holding parts that are easily damaged. It can also be painted or dyed.

Applications
– Ergonomic tools
– Mounting trays
– Aesthetic parts

ELONGATION
AT BREAK

150%

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Reinforceable materials

Carbon fiber

Features
Material with excellent mechanical properties, it has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios, higher than steel and titanium.


Strength comparable to 6061-T6 aluminum. It is extremely rigid and stable and can be incorporated into a variety of geometric structures.

Applications
– Heavy-duty tools and accessories.
– Fasteners and supports.
– Assemblies and inspection devices.
– Customized end-use parts.

RESISTANCE TO STRESS

800 MPa

BENDING STRENGTH

540 MPa

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Reinforceable materials

FIBERGLASS

Features
Material with high mechanical properties

20 times stronger and 10 times stiffer in tension than an ABS printed part.

Applications
– Soft jaws.
– Medium resistance tools.
– Insulating reinforcements.
– Hand tools.

TENSILE STRENGTH

590 MPa

FLEXURAL STRENGTH

200 MPa

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Reinforceable materials

Kevlar®

Features
Strong and highly compatible continuous fiber for high-impact applications.

It is perfect for use on parts that are in demanding environments or are subject to repetitive loads.

Applications
– Tools
– Impact supports
– Delrin® parts replacements
– Wear buffers

TENSILE STRENGTH

610 MPa

FLEXURAL STRENGTH

240 MPa

IZOD IMPACT

2000 J/m

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Reinforceable materials

FIBERGLASS HSHT

Features
Fire retardant fiberglass.
– Resistance to high temperatures.

As a result, HSHT reinforcement is used in parts in high-temperature environments such as molds and autoclaves.

Applications
– Polymer molds.
– High temperature fasteners.
– High temperature prototypes.

TENSILE STRENGTH

600 MPa

FLEXURAL STRENGTH

420 MPa

TEMPERATURE OF DEFLEXION

150°c

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