Materials
The 3D Printing materials we use at Lancashire3D
We have a vast range of 3D printing materials available for almost every requirement. We also offer 3d printing using recycled plastics in our most common materials offering a great alternative for you and your customers where sustainability is a hot topic. If you’re not sure where to start, please don’t hesitate to contact us for help & advice.
Low Cost Prototyping | Decorative & Creative | Sustainable Materials | High Resolution, Jewellery & Model Making | Functional Parts | Flexible Parts | Outdoor Applications | Specialist & Engineering
Low Cost Prototyping
Our low cost options provide effective 3d printing solutions when managing cost is a priority and basic form and fit is the primary use.
Up to 55% Recycled
Standard PLA
FDM
PLA is perfect for prototyping, decorative or light duty functional prints where the product will stay indoors, out of prolonged direct sunlight or temperatures above ~60 degrees C.
Draft Resin
SLA
Ideal for rapid prototyping, quick tooling iterations and producing large parts. Printing at a 300 micron layer height, the surface finish is suitable for design testing & review.
Decorative & Creative
Primarily using PLA, a vast array of colours and finishes are available from Pantone specific colours to high gloss silk finishes,matt finishes, rainbow, wood, glow-in-the-dark and even colour changing colours when subjected to UV or heat.
Up to 55% Recycled
Standard PLA
FDM
PLA is perfect for prototyping, decorative or functional prints where the product will stay indoors, out of prolonged direct sunlight or temperatures above ~60 degrees C.
Silk PLA
FDM
High gloss finish and silk-like surface with a higher impact strength than normal PLA. Applications is very suitable for lamps, vases, clothing decoration and craft gifts.
Up to 70% Recycled
Matte PLA
FDM
Matte PLA aesthetical matte effect. Its surface diffuses light to give it a matt look, and creates a rough feeling.
Sustainable Materials
Developed using recycled materials, our recycled filament options provide a great alternative to our core materials whilst having a positive effect on your (and our) sustainability goals.
Up to 55% Recycled
Recycled PLA
FDM
PLA is perfect for prototyping, decorative or functional prints where the product will stay indoors, out of prolonged direct sunlight or temperatures above ~60 degrees C.
Up to 64% Recycled
Recycled ABS
FDM
ABS is well known for its suitability for applications subject to higher temperatures and requiring strength & longevity. 3D models must allow for upto 8% shrinkage.
Up to 67% Recycled
Recycled PETg
FDM
PETG is a perfect material for both indoor and outdoor applications where strength, UV and greater heat resistance to PLA is required.
High Resolution, Jewellery & Model Making
SLA resin printing offers the highest resolution 3d printing options. Our industry leading machines and vast range of resins offers a vast range of possibilities where quality of finish and reproduction of detail is most important.
Standard Resin
SLA
Strong, precise concept models and prototypes that bring your ideas to life.
Castable Resin
SLA
This wax-filled material is designed for reliable direct investment casting with zero ash content and clean burnout. 3D printed items are suitable for both custom try-ons and final production.
Functional Parts
Many of our materials can be used for functional end use parts depending on the application. When printing, we’re also able adjust print parameters to focus on managing cost, increasing rigidity or strength in a chosen material. If you aren’t sure what material may be best, we’re here to help, just ask.
Up to 55% Recycled
PLA
FDM
PLA is perfect for prototyping, decorative or functional prints where the product will stay indoors, out of prolonged direct sunlight or temperatures above ~60 degrees C.
Up to 67% Recycled
PETg
FDM
PETG is a perfect material for both indoor and outdoor applications where strength, UV and greater heat resistance to PLA is required.
Up to 64% Recycled
ABS
FDM
ABS is well known for its suitability for applications subject to higher temperatures and requiring strength & longevity. 3D models must allow for upto 8% shrinkage.
Up to 80% Recycled
Carbon Filled
FDM
Carbon fibre is known for being strong, yet lightweight and features an attractive, matte black surface finish, with reduced layer visibility for enhanced visual effect.
Tough Resin
SLA
Perfect for highly detailed functional parts that need to be strong and sturdy whilst maintaining. It comes in two versions which can be either stiff or with a slight flex.
Durable Resin
SLA
Durable resin is a pliable, impact resistant, and lubricious material. It is ideal for squeezable parts and low-friction assemblies.
Flexible Parts
Flexible prints are possible, and whilst there’s some limitations, we have a range of materials available in both FDM and SLA printing processes to match your requirements.
TPU
FDM
TPU is perfect for flexible prints, it adds elasticity to your models whilst still being very durable.
Flexible Resin
SLA
Balancing softness with strength, Flexible Resin can withstand bending, flexing, and compression, even through repeated cycles.
Outdoor Applications
Outdoor application must use UV stable materials for your 3d print or you will find your prints begin to degrade and fail over time, particularly in exposed locations.
Up to 50% Recycled
ASA
FDM
ASA has a strength similar to ABS and has the added benefit of being UV resistant. This makes it an excellent choice for outdoors applications.
Up to 67% Recycled
PETg
FDM
PETG is a perfect material for both indoor and outdoor applications where strength, UV and greater heat resistance to PLA is required.
Specialist & Engineering
The range of specialist 3d printing materials is expanding all the time. Here’s a few of the applications and materials we offer, however we’re adding new materials all the time!
Up to 80% Recycled
Carbon Fibre
FDM
Carbon fibre is known for being strong, yet lightweight and features an attractive, matte black surface finish, with reduced layer visibility for enhanced visual effect.
High Temp Resin
SLA
High Temp Resin offers a high stability under heat, with a deflection temperature of 238 °C
Castable Resin
SLA
This wax-filled material is designed for reliable direct investment casting with zero ash content and clean burnout. 3D printed items are suitable for both custom try-ons and final production.
Castable Filament
FDM
Castable filament is designed to produce patterns for investment casting of metal and has a clean burnout without residue.
Tough Resin
SLA
Perfect for highly detailed functional parts that need to be strong and sturdy whilst maintaining. It comes in two versions which can be either stiff or with a slight flex.
Durable Resin
SLA
Durable resin is a pliable, impact resistant, and lubricious material. It is ideal for squeezable parts and low-friction assemblies.
Dental Resins
SLA
Our dental Resins empower dental labs and practices to rapidly manufacture biocompatible surgical guides, splints, fixed patterns and models, clear aligner models, and full dentures.