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ABCorp 3D Printing Materials Guide

ABCorp 3D Printing Materials Guide

The performance, cost, and longevity of your 3D printed part all start with material selection. At ABCorp 3D, we offer a suite of engineering-grade polymers specifically designed for HP Multi Jet Fusion, providing a balance of strength, durability, reusability, and precision. This materials guide highlights our top materials from white, high-reusability PA 12 to bio-based PA 11 and chemically robust polypropylene, so you can choose confidently for your next project.

Material Comparison at a Glance
Material Strengths & Traits Ideal Applications Powder Reusability & Key Limits
HP 3D HR PA 12 High density, balanced mechanicals, watertight, chemical resistance to oils/alkalies Enclosures, housings, functional prototypes, assemblies Up to ~80% surplus powder reuse
HP 3D HR PA 12 W (White) All the benefits of PA 12 with a white finish; dyeable or aesthetic parts Medical devices, wearables, white aesthetics ~75% surplus powder reuse
HP 3D HR PA 11 More ductile/flexible, bio-based, good impact & chemical resistance Living hinges, snap fits, sporting goods, parts needing toughness ~70% surplus reuse
HP 3D Polypropylene (PP) Excellent chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, weldability to traditional PP Fluid transfer parts, containers, housings in chemically harsh environments Up to 100% powder reuse (lowest cost per part)

Material Deep Dives

HP 3D HR PA 12
  • Delivers strong, dense, rigid parts suitable for demanding functional uses
  • Good chemical resistance to oils, greases, aliphatic hydrocarbons, and alkaline substances
  • Watertight performance is possible without extra sealing steps
  • Powder reuse helps reduce waste and cost
  • Design constraints: minimum wall thickness, sharp-edge radius, etc., per MJF guidelines
HP 3D HR PA 12 W (White)
  • Offers the same mechanical performance as standard PA 12 but in white form, broadening finishing options
  • Tensile strength ~49 MPa (XY) and ~45 MPa (Z); elongation at break ~17 % in XY
  • Optimized for high reusability of surplus powder (~75 %) while maintaining price efficiency
  • Best for parts where appearance or post-dyeing is important (e.g., consumer, medical, wearables)
HP 3D HR PA 11
  • A more ductile, flexible variant of nylon suited for impact-resistant applications
  • Derived from a bio-based feedstock (castor oil), lowering the lifecycle carbon footprint
  • Good chemical resistance and higher elongation make it suitable for living hinges, snap fits, etc.
  • Powder reuse ~70 %, offering a practical balance of cost and performance
HP 3D Polypropylene (PP)
  • Excellent chemical resistance and low moisture absorption make it ideal for fluid systems and containers.
  • Outstanding weldability with injection-molded PP parts, enabling hybrid designs
  • Very high powder reuse (up to 100%), giving it the lowest cost per part in many cases
  • Particularly suited for applications needing inert chemical behavior or long-term stability in fluids
How to Choose the Right Material for Your Project
  • Need rigidity, dimensional stability, and watertight parts? → Start with PA 12
  • Require a white or dye-ready finish? → Consider PA 12 W
  • Parts that demand impact resistance or bending/flex performance? → Explore PA 11
  • Chemical exposure, fluid handling, or welded assemblies? → Polypropylene is a strong choice
  • Balancing cost vs. performance? → Compare powder reuse and reuse strategies
  • Aesthetic or smooth surface requirements? → Use finishing options after printing
Selecting the right material is a crucial step in realizing the full potential of additive manufacturing. ABCorp 3D’s portfolio is designed to offer you versatility, performance, and cost efficiency across demanding applications.
Ready to see which material best suits your part?
Contact our engineering team or request a quote, and we’ll guide you to the optimal solution.

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