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MC 4216-03 This liquid resin is comprised of urethane and acrylic monomers, which polymerize into rigid polymers when UV cured. For the of functional and visual prototypes, testing and medical components. MC 4216-04 Impact resistant polymer resin in a powdered format for selective laser sintering. The physical durability and strength of this polymer makes it suitable for sporting goods, housings and hinges. MC 4216-05 This PLA (polylactic acid) filament is wellsuited for home use, as low print-temperature polymers such as this have lower power draw and are safer to use. Intended for the 3D printing of toys and prototypes. MC 4216-06 ABS filament for use with filament extrusion 3D printers. This type of polymer provides the ability to print at low temperatures, while offering structural toughness and durability. MC 5687-05 Steel powder for use in direct metal laser sintering machines. Known as a Maraging steel, it has very good mechanical properties and is easily heat treatable, allowing for excellent hardness and strength. MC 5687-06 Stiff engineering plastic offered as a powder for selective laser sintering, an process. For parts which require particular stiffness, a high heat distortion temperature and low abrasive wear. MC 5687-07 Titanium-based metal alloy powder that is used for the selective laser sintering of fully dense engineering parts. Applications include prototypes and parts for aerospace, motorsports and biomedical implants. MC 7071-02 This ceramic filament is designed to be fired into fully ceramic pieces after printing. It is comprised of ceramic powder bound together by a thermoplastic polymer, for use with extrusionbased 3D printers. MC 7071-03 With 91% light transmission, toughness and ductility, this modified butadiene filament offers unique optical and physical properties and bends more than other printing filaments. MC 7071-04 Mineral-filled copolyester in filament form, compatible with machinery. The visual and textural effect can be tuned by adjusting the processing temperature during printing. MC 7241-07 Smooth and soft (soft-touch) film that is 50% more matte than standard matte films and has very good scuff resistance. For use in luxury packaging, book covers, brochures, labels or stationery. MC 7241-08 Smooth and soft film with a metallized effect achieved without the use of metallic inks. Intended for print media, it has excellent ink adhesion without requiring additional primers to protect the ink.
MC 7286-02 Decorative veneer fiber cement panel for wall coverings and exterior siding that mimics the look of woven textiles. It is durable, non-combustible and resistant to weathering, impact, rot, warping and shrinkage. MC 7286-03 Fiber cement panel that mimics the texture and color of wooden planks. Offering weight, cost and installationtime savings compared to the real thing. The panels are durable, non-combustible and resistant to weathering. MC 7286-04 Fiber cement panel with an uneven dimpled appearance, simulating the look and feel of concrete blocks, but in an easier to use plank format. Applications include architectural wall panels and exterior siding. MC 7286-05 Decorative veneer fiber cement panel with the rough texture and appearance of stacked stone. Offering weight, cost and installationtime savings compared to the real thing. The panels are durable and resistant to weathering. MC 7294-01 This additive manufacturing process utilizes the combination of powder-bed printing and heat sintering to produce high precision metal parts for the fashion, machinery, aerospace, dental and medical industries. MC 7295-01 Bronze particles in a PLA/PHA polymer blend and a filamnet form for home Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) machines. This is the first instance of metal in a consumerlevel 3D printing material. MC 7295-02 Filament composed of 70% polylactic acid and 30% pinewood fibers. The filament is intended for additive manufacturing, enabling the creation of parts with the look, feel and aroma of wood. MC 7295-03 Phosphorescent raw material in a PLA/PHA polymer blend and a filament form, compatible with home Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) machines. For consumer products, parts and novelties. MC 7295-04 A PLA and PHA blend in a filament form for 3D printers. This blend improves on the properties of pure PLA filaments with a reduction in brittleness and a correlated increase in toughness. MC 7295-05 A co-polyester filament with high clarity and improved strength, toughness, melt strength and dimensional stability over PLA. This lowodor material has been optimized for 3D printing. MC 7296-01 Self-lubricating polymer filament for the additive manufacturing of parts that require low friction properties. It is particularly suitable for dirty, underwater or cleanroom environments. MC 7297-01 A conductive filament comprised of carbon nanotube loaded ABS, which can be used in additive manufacturing. This loaded conductive polymer is suitable for electrical conduction and static dissipation.
MC 7297-02 A polycarbonate (PC) filament formatted for use with extrusion style 3D printing. This filament is water clear and colorless, and offers high strength, toughness, heat and impact resistance. MC 7297-03 Elastomeric filament comprised of a thermoplastic vulcanizate, a blend of polymers that exhibits some of the properties of vulcanized rubbers. It is intended for the 3D printing of products or parts. MC 7297-04 PLA filament for 3D printing. Usually a rigid polymer, this version features softness, flexibility and elasticity, as well as biodegradability and low temperature processing. MC 7298-01 Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) pellets for use with 3D printers, providing the rubbery feel and high flexibility typical of elastomers and allowing for a wider range of functional end products to be printed. MC 7299-01 High-density basket weave textile composed of 100% nylon as twisted multifilament yarns. The yarns keep the filaments together, reduce snagging and increase tensile and tear strength. MC 7299-02 High-density oxford weave textile composed of 100% polyester with a water repellent coating. The fabric is perforated and printed for decorative effect and increased air permeability. MC 7299-03 Dobby weave fabric composed of 100% nylon with a water repellent finish and an aluminized coating for decorative effect. Applications include bags, backpacks and motorsports apparel. MC 7300-01 High-performance polymer filled with carbon fibers. The use of a fiber-reinforced material with an process allows for lightweight, strong components with complex geometries. MC 7300-02 High-performance polymer filaments filled with carbon nanotubes that provide static dissipation, stiffness and tensile strength. For the printing of parts for aerospace, automotive and the engineering industries. MC 7300-03 Filament for additive manufacturing made of self-reinforcing polymer, offering comparable tensile strength, higher compressive strength and a lighter weight than fiber-reinforced composites. MC 7301-01 Nylon filament for. Printed parts made from this material are strong and have sufficient interlayer adhesion such that they can be processed in the same ways as a solid nylon block. MC 7301-02 Glass-like polyester filament with high strength and water clarity for use with 3D printers. It offers optical correctness and properties comparable to nylons, but with the lower processing temperature of PET.
MC 7301-03 Filament for extrusion style 3D printing comprised of nylon. This highly durable material exhibits the strength needed for use in functional parts and load bearing parts, even printed living hinges. MC 7301-04 Nylon in a filament format, compatible with extrusion-type 3D printers. Applications include printing of parts for mechanical testing, prosthesis, robotic assemblies and functional prototypes. MC 7303-01 Wood-filled PLA filament with the look, feel and acoustic properties of wood. The rheology of this material has been optimized for 3D printing, as it has a precise and reliable filament diameter. MC 7304-01 Photo-reactive liquid that is polymerized and solidified with exposure to UV light. This material is used with stereolithography additive maufacturing processes and is specially formulated for home use. MC 7305-01 Highly lustrous filament for additive manufacturing composed of PLA and proprietary fillers. Laying down the polymer in continuous layers further enhances the silk-like qualities of the material. MC 7305-02 Filament for additive manufacturing composed of PLA, lignin and proprietary mineral fillers. The material is biodegradable and once 3D printed has a linen-like appearance and feel.
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