3D Printing Materials

Materials for functional prototypes, brackets, fixtures, enclosures, replacement parts, and production components.

Material	Best For	Benefits	Considerations
PETG Learn more about PETG 3D printing	General-purpose functional parts	Durable, good layer adhesion, moisture resistant, and suitable for many everyday applications	Less rigid than some technical materials; surface finish varies with geometry
ABS Learn more about ABS 3D printing	Heat-tolerant parts and post-processed components	Good impact resistance, useful heat performance, and compatible with finishing techniques	More demanding to print and not ideal for every geometry
ASA Learn more about ASA 3D printing	Outdoor and weather-exposed components	Strong UV and weather resistance with properties similar to ABS	Usually selected when environmental exposure justifies the added cost
Carbon-fiber reinforced materials Learn more about carbon fiber 3D printing	Rigid fixtures, jigs, brackets, and technical components	Increased stiffness, reduced visual layer texture, and good dimensional feel	Abrasive to equipment; strength depends on the base polymer and print orientation
Polycarbonate Learn more about polycarbonate 3D printing	High-demand functional applications	High toughness and useful temperature performance when properly designed and printed	Available only for suitable designs and project requirements

CNC MATERIALS

Sheet and stock materials for custom panels, plates, fixtures, templates, inserts, prototypes, and production parts.

Material	Best For	Common Applications	Considerations
6061 Aluminum	Light-duty machined components	Brackets, plates, prototypes, fixtures, and simple mechanical parts	Geometry, thickness, tool access, tolerances, and finish requirements affect feasibility
HDPE	Durable plastic utility components	Panels, guides, fixtures, wear surfaces, templates, and shop aids	Excellent for functional use; edges and surfaces are typically more industrial than decorative
Hardwoods and softwoods	Routed wood products and components	Signs, templates, fixtures, panels, decorative pieces, and small-batch goods	Grain, moisture, movement, and finishing requirements affect the result
Plywood & Wood Sheet Goods	Flat routed parts and assemblies	Panels, inserts, templates, cabinetry components, furniture parts, and shop fixtures	Material grade, veneer quality, and internal voids influence cut quality
Packaging foam	Protective and organizational inserts	Tool cases, equipment cases, product packaging, presentation kits, and storage systems	Density and thickness should be selected for the protected item
Corrugated cardboard	Prototypes, templates, and short-run packaging	Mockups, package trials, dividers, inserts, and light-duty forms	Intended primarily for testing, packaging, and low-load applications

Compatible materials for precision cutting, engraving, marking, identification, personalization, and small-batch production.

Material / Product	Best For	Common Applications	Considerations
Wood and plywood	Cutting and engraving	Signs, tags, templates, ornaments, panels, small products, and utility parts	Color, grain, resin, thickness, and finish affect appearance
Acrylic	Precision cutting and engraving	Panels, signs, displays, templates, inserts, labels, and product components	Cast and extruded acrylic produce different engraving and edge results
Leather	Cutting and engraving	Patches, tags, accessories, labels, and product accents	Only laser-compatible materials will be accepted
Coated tumblers and mugs	Surface engraving	Personalized products, branded goods, gifts, and small production runs	Coating consistency and blank construction affect the result
Customer-supplied blanks	Repeatable customization	Branded products, partner items, gifts, and small-batch fulfillment	Samples or testing may be required before production approval

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