FDM MC System Material Descriptions

ABSplus thermoplastic (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene):

  • Environmentally stable - no appreciable warpage, shrinkage or moisture absorption
  • 40 percent stronger than standard ABS material


ABS-M30 thermoplastic (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene):

  • 25-70 percent stronger than standard ABS material
  • Greater tensile, impact, and flexural strength
  • Layer bonding is significantly stronger for a more durable part
  • Versatile Material: Good for form, fit and moderate functional applications


ABS-M30i thermoplastic (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene):

  • Biocompatible (ISO 10993 certified) material
  • Ideal material for medical, pharmaceutical and food packaging industries
  • Sterilizable using gamma radiation or ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization methods


ABSi thermoplastic:

  • Translucent material
  • Ideal for automotive tail lens applications
  • Good blend of mechanical and aesthetic properties
  • Available in translucent natural, red and amber colors

PC-ABS thermoplastic (polycarbonate acrylonitrile butadiene styrene):

  • Most desirable properties of both PC and ABS materials
  • Superior mechanical properties and heat resistance of PC
  • Excellent feature definition and surface appeal of ABS ]
  • Highest impact strength

PC thermoplastic (polycarbonate):

  • Most widely used industrial thermoplastic
  • Accurate, durable, and stable for strong parts
  • Superior mechanical properties and heat resistant
  • High tensile strength and can handle high temperatures

PC-ISO thermoplastic:

  • Biocompatible (ISO 10993 certified) material
  • Ideal material for medical, pharmaceutical and food packaging industries
  • Sterilizable using gamma radiation or ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization methods
  • Best fit for applications requiring higher strength and sterilization

PPSF/PPSU thermoplastic (polyphenylsulfone):

  • Highest heat and chemical resistance of all FDM materials
  • Mechanically superior material, greatest strength
  • Sterilizable via steam autoclave, EtO, plasma, chemical, and radiation sterilization
  • Ideal for applications in caustic and high heat environments