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 | 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Castable Filament
FDM
Castable filament is designed to produce patterns for investment casting of metal and has a clean burnout without residue.