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SLA

DPT can produce SLA parts in five different materials (click here for comparison):

• DSM 9120 to simulate flexible thermoplastics like polypropylene
• DSM 11122XC for waterclear parts and rapid tooling patterns
• DSM 12120 for high heat applications (can operate up to 259° F)
• DSM 18420 for functional assemblies with ABS production part appearance
• DMX-SL 100 for high impact strength and production plastic appearance

Material samples are available upon request.

PolyJet

DPT’s Objet Connex500 has the capability to build parts in two different materials simultaneously simulating two shot injection molded parts. The Connex500 also has the capability to create a third material while the part is building (a "digital material") from the combination of two standard materials. This digital material capability allows for a variety of durometer materials. The following is a list of the standard materials and the digital materials currently available. The digital materials are noted with an “*”.

• Rubber-Like Shore A27, A40*, A50*, A60*, A70*, A85*, A95* to simulate elastomeric materials
• Rigid White (VeroWhite) to simulate rigid thermoplastics
• Rigid Black (VeroBlack) to simulate rigid thermoplastics
• Rigid Clear (FullCure 720) to simulate transparent thermoplastics
• Flexible PP-Like to simulate production Polypropylene

Click here for a comparison of PolyJet materials.

SLS

GF Nylon for mechanical properties that support functional testing in most applications. The large percentage of SLS applications are met using GF Nylon.

Material samples are available upon request.

FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)

DPT can produce FDM parts in two different materials (click here for comparison):

• FDM ABS
• FDM Polycarbonate.

Colors are available, contact DPT for more information.

URETHANE CASTING

• DPT offers urethane castings from Shore A 25 (rubber-like) to Shore D 90 , giving the prototype the same "feel" as a production part (click here for comparison):
• These materials simulate a wide variety of production materials from soft durameter elastomers to high tensile strength thermoplastics including high heat applications, 94vO flame retardant applications.

INJECTION MOLDING

Most thermoplastics can be used.

METAL CASTING

• Alum 356-T6
• Zinc ZA-12
• Magnesium AZ-91 T4
• Stainless Steel 17-4PH
• Steel 4140
• Steel 8620
• Brass

SHEET METAL

• Carbon Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Aluminum
• Beryllium Copper
• Nickel Alloys
• Brass
• Copper