NFCByte

Prototyping

6 materials available

Rapid iterations, design verification, concept models

PLA

57°CMedium

The most versatile material for prototyping. Eco-friendly, wide color range, good surface finish.

Max Temp

57°C

Strength

Medium

Chemical

Low

Flexibility

Rigid

BiodegradableEconomicalRapid prototypesWide color range

Physical Properties

Density1.24 g/cm³

Melt Index23.2 ± 3.5 g/10min

Melting temp160°C

Glass Transition60°C

Vicat57°C

HDT 1.8 MPa54°C

HDT 0.45 MPa57°C

Water absorption0.43%

Mechanical Properties

Young's Modulus (XY)2580 ± 220 MPa

Young's Modulus (Z)2060 ± 170 MPa

Tensile strength (XY)35 ± 4 MPa

Tensile strength (Z)31 ± 3 MPa

Elongation (XY)12.2 ± 1.8%

Elongation (Z)7.5 ± 1.3%

Impact strength (XY)26.6 ± 2.8 kJ/m² (7.9 ± 1.2 notched)

Impact strength (Z)13.8 ± 0.9 kJ/m²

Chemical Resistance

AcidsNon resistente

AlkaliNon resistente

SolventsParzialmente resistente

Oils & greaseResistente

Print Settings

Nozzle temp190-230°C

Bed temp35-45°C

Speed<300 mm/s

Drying50°C, 8h

Indicative values. Actual performance depends on print parameters.

PLA Aero

PLA

Lightweight

48°CLow

Foamed low-density PLA for ultra-light components. Perfect for RC airplanes and gliders.

Max Temp

48°C

Strength

Low

Chemical

Low

Flexibility

Rigid

Ultra lightweightLow densityRC airplanesGliders

Physical Properties

Density1.21 g/cm³ (filamento)

Melt Index7.7 ± 0.6 g/10min

Melting temp153°C

Glass Transition55°C

Vicat54°C

HDT 1.8 MPa48°C

HDT 0.45 MPa53°C

Water absorption0.45%

Mechanical Properties

Young's Modulus (XY)1350 ± 250 MPa

Young's Modulus (Z)1240 ± 180 MPa

Tensile strength (XY)24 ± 2 MPa

Tensile strength (Z)18 ± 3 MPa

Elongation (XY)2.6 ± 0.7%

Elongation (Z)1.2 ± 0.4%

Impact strength (XY)28.8 ± 1.3 kJ/m²

Impact strength (Z)3.1 ± 0.7 kJ/m²

Chemical Resistance

AcidsNon resistente

AlkaliNon resistente

SolventsParzialmente resistente

Oils & greaseResistente

Print Settings

Nozzle temp210-260°C

Bed temp35-45°C

Speed<180 mm/s

Drying55°C, 8h

Indicative values. Actual performance depends on print parameters.

PETG HF

PETG

69°CHigh

PETG with matte finish, stronger than PLA. Ideal for durable and functional parts.

Max Temp

69°C

Strength

High

Chemical

Medium

Flexibility

Rigid

Matte finishImpact resistantDurableFunctional parts

Physical Properties

Density1.28 g/cm³

Melt Index28.2 ± 2.7 g/10min

Melting temp214°C

Glass Transition66°C

Vicat70°C

HDT 1.8 MPa62°C

HDT 0.45 MPa69°C

Water absorption0.40%

Mechanical Properties

Young's Modulus (XY)1810 ± 190 MPa

Young's Modulus (Z)1540 ± 130 MPa

Tensile strength (XY)34 ± 4 MPa

Tensile strength (Z)23 ± 4 MPa

Elongation (XY)8.6 ± 1.2%

Elongation (Z)5.1 ± 0.8%

Impact strength (XY)31.5 ± 2.2 kJ/m² (6.2 ± 1.8 notched)

Impact strength (Z)10.6 ± 1.2 kJ/m²

Chemical Resistance

AcidsNon resistente

AlkaliNon resistente

SolventsParzialmente resistente

Oils & greaseResistente

Print Settings

Nozzle temp230-260°C

Bed temp65-75°C

Speed<300 mm/s

Drying65°C, 8h

Indicative values. Actual performance depends on print parameters.

ABS

94°CHigh

Industrial material with excellent thermal, UV and water resistance. Acetone smoothable for smooth finishes.

Max Temp

94°C

Strength

High

Chemical

Medium

Flexibility

Rigid

Acetone smoothableUV resistantWater resistant94°C

Physical Properties

Density1.05 g/cm³

Melt Index34.2 ± 3.8 g/10min

Melting temp200°C

Vicat94°C

HDT 1.8 MPa84°C

HDT 0.45 MPa87°C

Water absorption0.65%

Mechanical Properties

Young's Modulus (XY)2200 ± 190 MPa

Young's Modulus (Z)1960 ± 110 MPa

Tensile strength (XY)33 ± 3 MPa

Tensile strength (Z)28 ± 2 MPa

Elongation (XY)10.5 ± 1.0%

Elongation (Z)4.7 ± 0.8%

Impact strength (XY)39.3 ± 3.6 kJ/m² (21.5 notched)

Impact strength (Z)7.4 ± 1.2 kJ/m²

Chemical Resistance

AcidsResistente

AlkaliResistente

SolventsParzialmente resistente

Oils & greaseParzialmente resistente

Print Settings

Nozzle temp240-270°C

Bed temp80-100°C

Speed<300 mm/s

Drying80°C, 8h

Indicative values. Actual performance depends on print parameters.

PolySmooth

Specialty

Alcohol Smoothable

68°CMedium

Filament smoothable with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. Removes layer lines for a smooth, glossy, homogeneous injection-mold-like finish. Perfect for figurines and aesthetic prototypes.

Max Temp

68°C

Strength

Medium

Chemical

Low

Flexibility

Rigid

Alcohol smoothableGlossy finishNo visible layersAesthetic prototypes

Physical Properties

Density1.10 g/cm³

Melt Index6.7 g/10min

Glass Transition70°C

Vicat70°C

HDT 1.8 MPa66.3°C

HDT 0.45 MPa68°C

Water absorption2.36%

Mechanical Properties

Young's Modulus (XY)2092 ± 652 MPa

Young's Modulus (Z)1614 ± 79 MPa

Tensile strength (XY)44.1 ± 0.8 MPa

Tensile strength (Z)18.4 ± 1.2 MPa

Elongation (XY)3.4 ± 0.4%

Elongation (Z)1.3 ± 0.1%

Impact strength (XY)9.2 ± 0.7 kJ/m²

Chemical Resistance

AcidsNon resistente

AlkaliNon resistente

SolventsLevigabile (alcol)

Oils & greaseN/A

Print Settings

Nozzle temp190-220°C

Bed temp25-70°C

Speed40-60 mm/s

DryingConservare asciutto

Indicative values. Actual performance depends on print parameters.

PolyCast

Specialty

Investment Casting

67°CMedium

Filament for investment casting. Ash-Free technology: ash residue <0.003%. Eliminates the need for wax injection molds, reducing costs and lead time.

Max Temp

67°C

Strength

Medium

Chemical

Low

Flexibility

Rigid

Investment castingResidue <0.003%No wax moldsMetal parts

Physical Properties

Density1.1 g/cm³

Melt Index6.6-6.7 g/10min

Glass Transition70°C

Vicat67°C

HDT 1.8 MPa52.7°C

HDT 0.45 MPa66.5°C

Water absorption2.09%

Mechanical Properties

Young's Modulus (XY)1745 ± 151 MPa

Tensile strength (XY)35.7 ± 1.7 MPa

Elongation (XY)5.8 ± 0.9%

Impact strength (XY)9.6 ± 0.9 kJ/m²

Chemical Resistance

AcidsNon resistente

AlkaliNon resistente

SolventsN/A

Oils & greaseN/A

Print Settings

Nozzle temp190-220°C

Bed temp25-70°C

Speed40-60 mm/s

DryingConservare asciutto

Indicative values. Actual performance depends on print parameters.