{"id":136,"date":"2026-10-29T16:05:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T16:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umb-pro.com\/materiali\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T16:44:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T16:44:32","slug":"materiali","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umb-pro.com\/en\/materiali\/","title":{"rendered":"Materials"},"content":{"rendered":"
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3D printing materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We work with a wide range of materials \u2014 from standard PLA for prototypes and models to engineering plastics and carbon-fibre composites for load-bearing parts. If you\u2019re not sure which material is right, tell us what the part will be used for and we\u2019ll advise you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Material<\/th>Heat resistance*<\/th>Properties<\/th>Best for<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
PLA<\/strong><\/td>~55 \u00b0C<\/td>Stiff and accurate with a good surface finish. Matte and silk variants for decorative items.<\/td>Prototypes, models, enclosures and items for indoor use<\/td><\/tr>
PETG<\/strong><\/td>~69 \u00b0C<\/td>Strong and slightly flexible, resistant to impact, moisture and many chemicals.<\/td>Functional parts, holders, machine parts<\/td><\/tr>
ABS<\/strong><\/td>~87 \u00b0C<\/td>Heat- and impact-resistant, sands well.<\/td>Technical parts, enclosures, automotive parts<\/td><\/tr>
ASA<\/strong><\/td>~100 \u00b0C<\/td>Resistant to UV light and weathering.<\/td>Outdoor items, signs, parts used outside<\/td><\/tr>
TPU 95A<\/strong><\/td>flexible<\/td>Flexible and elastic, wear-resistant.<\/td>Seals, bumpers, cases, rubber feet<\/td><\/tr>
PLA-CF<\/strong><\/td>~55 \u00b0C<\/td>Higher stiffness and a matte surface; more brittle than PLA.<\/td>Enclosures and parts with precise geometry<\/td><\/tr>
PETG-CF<\/strong><\/td>~74 \u00b0C<\/td>Stiff and dimensionally stable, matte, with good chemical resistance.<\/td>Structural parts, jigs and fixtures<\/td><\/tr>
PA6-CF (carbon-fibre nylon)<\/strong><\/td>~150 \u00b0C<\/td>High strength and heat resistance.<\/td>Mechanically loaded and functional parts<\/td><\/tr>
PC (polycarbonate)<\/strong><\/td>~115 \u00b0C<\/td>Very strong and heat-resistant, withstands impact.<\/td>Highly loaded technical parts<\/td><\/tr>
PVA<\/strong><\/td>\u2014<\/td>Water-soluble support material that does not remain in the finished part.<\/td>Complex shapes with internal cavities<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
* Approximate softening temperature. Actual resistance depends on geometry, load and print settings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How to choose a material<\/h2>\n\n\n\n