manufacturing material options
Wender Farms is a cutting-edge 3D printing service provider that offers a wide range of materials to suit the needs of its customers. The company's selection of materials includes PLA, PVA, PETG, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PA-CF, TPU, PLA-CF, Wood-filled PLA, Metal-filled PLA, Wood, Aluminum, Steel, Titanium, Acrylic. Each of these materials has its own unique properties and benefits, making them suitable for different types of products and applications.
PLA
PLA, or Polylactic Acid, is a biodegradable thermoplastic that is derived from renewable resources such as corn starch, sugarcane, or cassava. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a low melting point. PLA is a hard and rigid material that is suitable for creating prototypes and models. It has a good surface finish and is available in a wide range of colors. However, it is not as strong as other materials such as ABS and is not suitable for applications that require high strength or durability.
PVA
PVA, or Polyvinyl Alcohol, is a water-soluble support material that is commonly used in 3D printing to provide support for overhanging parts. It is used as a support material because it can be easily dissolved in water after printing. PVA is a relatively weak material that is not suitable for creating standalone products, but it is an excellent choice for providing support to other materials such as ABS or PLA.
PETG
PETG, or Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol, is a versatile thermoplastic that is known for its strength, flexibility, and chemical resistance. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a low warping tendency. PETG is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products. It is also a good choice for applications that require chemical resistance and high impact resistance. It is also food safe, and it can be used to create food-grade products.
ABS
ABS, or Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, is a thermoplastic that is known for its strength, durability, and resistance to impact and chemicals. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. ABS is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products. It is also a good choice for applications that require high impact resistance and chemical resistance.
ASA
ASA, or Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate, is a thermoplastic that is known for its strength, durability, and UV resistance. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. ASA is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products. It is also a good choice for applications that require UV resistance, such as outdoor use.
PC
PC, or Polycarbonate, is a thermoplastic that is known for its strength, transparency and high resistance to heat and impact. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. PC is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products. It is also a good choice for applications that require high impact resistance, transparency and heat resistance.
PA
PA, or Polyamide, is a thermoplastic that is known for its high strength and flexibility. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. PA is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require high strength and flexibility, such as gears, bearings and mechanical parts.
PA-CF
PA-CF, or Polyamide Carbon Fiber, is a composite material that combines the strength and flexibility of PA with the added strength and stiffness of carbon fiber. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. PA-CF is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require high strength, stiffness and flexibility, such as gears, bearings, mechanical parts, and aerospace.
TPU
TPU, or Thermoplastic Polyurethane, is a flexible thermoplastic that is known for its excellent flexibility and abrasion resistance. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. TPU is a flexible and durable material that is suitable for creating products that require flexibility, such as phone cases, flexible hinges, and other flexible products.
PLA-CF
PLA-CF, or Polylactic Acid Carbon Fiber, is a composite material that combines the strength and stiffness of carbon fiber with the easy printing and biodegradability of PLA. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. PLA-CF is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require high strength, stiffness, and biodegradability, such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices.
Wood-filled PLA
Wood-filled PLA is a composite material that combines the aesthetic of wood with the easy printing and biodegradability of PLA. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. Wood-filled PLA is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require the aesthetic of wood, such as musical instruments, decorative items, and other wooden products.
Metal-filled PLA
Metal-filled PLA is a composite material that combines the strength and aesthetic of metal with the easy printing and biodegradability of PLA. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. Metal-filled PLA is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require the aesthetic of metal, such as jewelry, figurines, and other metal products.
Wood
Wood is a natural material that is known for its aesthetic and warmth. It is a popular choice for laser cutting or milling because low cost and traditional aesthetic. Wood is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require the aesthetic of wood, such as musical instruments, decorative items, and other wooden products.
Aluminum
Aluminum is a metal that is known for its strength and durability. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. Aluminum is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require the strength and durability
of metal, such as aerospace, automotive, and industrial parts. It is also commonly used for creating prototypes and models.
Steel
Steel is a strong and durable metal that is known for its high strength and resistance to wear and tear. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. Steel is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require high strength and durability, such as industrial parts, machinery, and structures.
Titanium
Titanium is a strong and lightweight metal that is known for its high strength and resistance to corrosion. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. Titanium is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require high strength, low weight, and resistance to corrosion, such as aerospace, medical devices, and industrial parts.
Acrylic
Acrylic is a thermoplastic that is known for its transparency, versatility and durability. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. Acrylic is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require transparency, versatility, and durability, such as lighting, display, and optical products.
Wender Farms offers a wide range of materials for 3D printing, additive manufacturing, CNC tooling, CNC machining, laser cutting, and laser etching, each with its own unique properties and benefits. From PLA and PVA for easy printing and biodegradability, to PA and PA-CF for high strength and flexibility, to TPU for flexibility and abrasion resistance, to PLA-CF, Wood-filled PLA, Metal-filled PLA, Wood, Aluminum, Steel, Titanium, and Acrylic for a variety of specific properties and applications.
With the use of advanced technology and artificial intelligence, Wender Farms is able to produce high-quality products using the perfect material for each unique project.
PLA, or Polylactic Acid, is a biodegradable thermoplastic that is derived from renewable resources such as corn starch, sugarcane, or cassava. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a low melting point. PLA is a hard and rigid material that is suitable for creating prototypes and models. It has a good surface finish and is available in a wide range of colors. However, it is not as strong as other materials such as ABS and is not suitable for applications that require high strength or durability.
PVA
PVA, or Polyvinyl Alcohol, is a water-soluble support material that is commonly used in 3D printing to provide support for overhanging parts. It is used as a support material because it can be easily dissolved in water after printing. PVA is a relatively weak material that is not suitable for creating standalone products, but it is an excellent choice for providing support to other materials such as ABS or PLA.
PETG
PETG, or Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol, is a versatile thermoplastic that is known for its strength, flexibility, and chemical resistance. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a low warping tendency. PETG is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products. It is also a good choice for applications that require chemical resistance and high impact resistance. It is also food safe, and it can be used to create food-grade products.
ABS
ABS, or Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, is a thermoplastic that is known for its strength, durability, and resistance to impact and chemicals. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. ABS is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products. It is also a good choice for applications that require high impact resistance and chemical resistance.
ASA
ASA, or Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate, is a thermoplastic that is known for its strength, durability, and UV resistance. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. ASA is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products. It is also a good choice for applications that require UV resistance, such as outdoor use.
PC
PC, or Polycarbonate, is a thermoplastic that is known for its strength, transparency and high resistance to heat and impact. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. PC is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products. It is also a good choice for applications that require high impact resistance, transparency and heat resistance.
PA
PA, or Polyamide, is a thermoplastic that is known for its high strength and flexibility. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. PA is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require high strength and flexibility, such as gears, bearings and mechanical parts.
PA-CF
PA-CF, or Polyamide Carbon Fiber, is a composite material that combines the strength and flexibility of PA with the added strength and stiffness of carbon fiber. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. PA-CF is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require high strength, stiffness and flexibility, such as gears, bearings, mechanical parts, and aerospace.
TPU
TPU, or Thermoplastic Polyurethane, is a flexible thermoplastic that is known for its excellent flexibility and abrasion resistance. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. TPU is a flexible and durable material that is suitable for creating products that require flexibility, such as phone cases, flexible hinges, and other flexible products.
PLA-CF
PLA-CF, or Polylactic Acid Carbon Fiber, is a composite material that combines the strength and stiffness of carbon fiber with the easy printing and biodegradability of PLA. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. PLA-CF is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require high strength, stiffness, and biodegradability, such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices.
Wood-filled PLA
Wood-filled PLA is a composite material that combines the aesthetic of wood with the easy printing and biodegradability of PLA. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. Wood-filled PLA is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require the aesthetic of wood, such as musical instruments, decorative items, and other wooden products.
Metal-filled PLA
Metal-filled PLA is a composite material that combines the strength and aesthetic of metal with the easy printing and biodegradability of PLA. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. Metal-filled PLA is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require the aesthetic of metal, such as jewelry, figurines, and other metal products.
Wood
Wood is a natural material that is known for its aesthetic and warmth. It is a popular choice for laser cutting or milling because low cost and traditional aesthetic. Wood is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require the aesthetic of wood, such as musical instruments, decorative items, and other wooden products.
Aluminum
Aluminum is a metal that is known for its strength and durability. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. Aluminum is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require the strength and durability
of metal, such as aerospace, automotive, and industrial parts. It is also commonly used for creating prototypes and models.
Steel
Steel is a strong and durable metal that is known for its high strength and resistance to wear and tear. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. Steel is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require high strength and durability, such as industrial parts, machinery, and structures.
Titanium
Titanium is a strong and lightweight metal that is known for its high strength and resistance to corrosion. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. Titanium is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require high strength, low weight, and resistance to corrosion, such as aerospace, medical devices, and industrial parts.
Acrylic
Acrylic is a thermoplastic that is known for its transparency, versatility and durability. It is a popular choice for 3D printing because it is easy to print with and has a relatively low warping tendency. Acrylic is a strong and durable material that is suitable for creating functional parts and products, especially in applications that require transparency, versatility, and durability, such as lighting, display, and optical products.
Wender Farms offers a wide range of materials for 3D printing, additive manufacturing, CNC tooling, CNC machining, laser cutting, and laser etching, each with its own unique properties and benefits. From PLA and PVA for easy printing and biodegradability, to PA and PA-CF for high strength and flexibility, to TPU for flexibility and abrasion resistance, to PLA-CF, Wood-filled PLA, Metal-filled PLA, Wood, Aluminum, Steel, Titanium, and Acrylic for a variety of specific properties and applications.
With the use of advanced technology and artificial intelligence, Wender Farms is able to produce high-quality products using the perfect material for each unique project.