Printing material for Markforged 3D printers

Printing material for Markforged 3D printers

Basic materials

Onyx delivers stiff, strong and accurate parts. It is 1.4 times stronger and stiffer than ABS and has an outstanding surface finish. Nylon parts are flexible and impact resistant. Onyx and nylon can each be reinforced with Markforged continuous fibre materials.

Composites

A combination of two printing materials, composite parts are incredibly strong and versatile. Our unique manufacturing process allows you to print parts that are many times stiffer and stronger than typical 3D printed objects.

Metals

The combination of proven MIM technology (Metal Injection Moulding) and our unique 3D printing platform allows you to use the same materials and processes in both prototyping and production.

 

Basic materials (plastic matrix)

In Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), the printer heats the thermoplastic fibre until the melting point is almost reached. Through nozzles, the material is then applied layer by layer, creating a plastic matrix. Markforged 3D printers print all thermoplastics using this method.

Onyx

Onyx is a technical thermoplastic. Onyx provides stiff, strong and precise parts. Alone, the material is already 1.4 times stiffer than ABS and can also be reinforced with any continuous fibre. Onyx raises the bar when it comes to surface texture, chemical resistance and heat tolerance.

Flexural Strength 71 MPa
Flexural Modulus 3,0 GPa

Compatible with

Onyx ESD

Onyx ESD is a static dissipative safe variant of Onyx – meeting stringent ESD safety requirements while offering excellent strength, stiffness, and surface finish.

Flexural Strength 83 MPa
Flexural Modulus 3,7 GPa

Compatible with

Onyx FR

Onyx FR is a flame-retardant version of onyx that has a thickness of 3 mm in accordance with UL94 V-0. This new material can be used to print applications where flammability is a concern.

Flexural Strength 71 MPa
Flexural Modulus 3,6 GPa

Compatible with

Onyx FR-A

Onyx FR-A is a flame retardant version of Onyx developed to meet the requirements of the aerospace, transportation and automotive industries. This new material can meet FST requirements for aircraft interiors.

Flexural Strength 71 MPa
Flexural Modulus 3,6 GPa

Compatible with

Smooth TPU 95A

Smooth TPU 95A is a rubber-like material that when used with Markforged composite printers offers product developers and manufacturers the ability to create flexible, impact-absorbent parts on demand.

Compatible with

Precise PLA

Precise PLA is an economical prototyping plastic, available in 8 colours, designed for reliable and accurate printing.

Compatible with

ULTEM™ 9085

Ultra high performance PEI thermoplastic, compatible with carbon continuous fibres.

Compatible with

Nylon White

Nylon White is a technical thermoplastic that is stronger, stiffer, and more reliable. The material has a smooth, non-abrasive surface and can be stiffened with any continuous fiber. It is a versatile material with and without reinforcing fibers and can be used in the same printhead as onyx.

Flexural Strength 50 MPa
Flexural Modulus 1,4 GPa

Compatible with

Composite printing materials (fibre reinforcement)

Continuous Filament Fabrication (CFF) is our unique and proprietary technology that adds fibre reinforcement to printed parts. Within the thermoplastic matrix continuous fibre strands are laid. The user decides which layers are amplified, in which direction the fibre is arranged and makes a choice of strengthening material.

Carbon fiber

Carbon fiber has the highest power-to-weight ratio of any of our reinforcing fibres. Six times stronger and eighteen times stiffer than onyx, carbon fibre is used primarily in parts designed to replace aluminium parts.

Flexural Strength 540 MPa
Flexural Modulus 51 GPa

Compatible with

Carbon fiber FR

Carbon fiber FR was introduced to meet the needs of the aerospace, transportation and automotive industries to produce the strongest, lightest and safest parts ever.
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Flexural Strength 540 MPa
Flexural Modulus 50 GPa

Compatible with

Kevlar®-fiber

Lightweight, durable and strong. Kevlar® has excellent durability. This makes it the optimal material for repeated and sudden loads. It is as stiff as glass fibre, but much more stretchable, and is often used in gripper technology.

Flexural Strength 240 MPa
Flexural Modulus 26 GPa

Compatible with

Glas fiber

Fibre Glass offers high strength at an affordable price. It is 2.5 times stronger and eight times stiffer than onyx and reinforces parts to provide strong and robust components.

Flexural Strength 200 MPa
Flexural Modulus 22 GPa

Compatible with

HSHT Glas fiber

High Strength High Temperature (HSHT) Fibre Glass has aluminium-like strength and temperature resistance. It is five times as strong and seven times as stiff as onyx and best suited for use in high operating temperatures.

Flexural Strength 420 MPa
Flexural Modulus 21 GPa

Compatible with

Metal X metals

The combination of proven MIM technology (Metal Injection Moulding) and our unique 3D printing platform allows you to use the same printing materials and processes in both prototyping and production.

17-4 Stainless Steel

17-4 stainless steel combines high strength, corrosion resistance and hardness and is therefore widely used in the aerospace, medical and petroleum industries. We use it for mounting devices and tools on the Metal X.

Compatible with

H13 Tool Steel

H13 is a hot work steel widely used in die casting and tooling applications. Alloyed with chromium, molybdenum, and vanadium, it is known for its strength and resistance to thermal shock.

Compatible with

A2 Tool Steel

A-2 tool steel is air hardened with excellent impact resistance. We use it for stamps, dies and molds on the Metal X.

Compatible with

D2 Tool Steel

The high carbon and chromium content of D-2 tool steel provides high hardness and abrasion resistance (but not as hard as A-2). D-2 is often used for cutting tools.

Compatible with

Inconel 625

Compatible with

The strength of Inconel 625, combined with its impressive heat resistance, makes it ideal for heat and pressure shielding. This super alloy is used in jet engines and medical applications and is very hard to work with.

Copper (99,8%)

Compatible with

Known for its high thermal and electrical conductivity, ductility, and machinability, copper is widely used in heat exchangers and electrical and construction applications.

Sample part

See for yourself the quality and strength of a sample component reinforced with continuous fiber.

PX100 metals

The binder jetting system enables series production of everything from industrial components to medical and consumer products.

Ti6Al4V Titanium

Ti-6Al-4V is a titanium alloy that combines high strength, hardness, and ductility with high corrosion resistance. It nearly matches steel’s strength while being 45% lighter.

Compatible with

316L Stainless Steel

316L is an austenitic low-carbon stainless steel known for excellent corrosion resistance and ductility. It is a versatile material used in a variety of applications and industries.

Compatible with

17-4PH Stainless Steel

17-4PH is a precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel known for its high strength, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and weldability. This versatile material finds application in diverse industries like petroleum, chemical, and aerospace, where it is used for heavyduty machine components.

Compatible with

D2 Tool Steel

D2 is an air-hardening tool steel that offers outstanding hardness and abrasion resistance while still maintaining moderate toughness.

Compatible with

H13 Tool Steel

H13 is a high-performance hot work tool steel with excellent thermal fatigue resistance, hardenability, wear resistance, and toughness. It is commonly used in hot and cold work tooling, but is particularly well-suited for hot work applications due to its exceptional properties.

Compatible with

4140 Steel

4140 is a low-alloyed steel known for its high strength, hardenability, and toughness. It is commonly used to produce gears, pulleys, and fasteners in the automotive and machinery industries, where precise and strong components are required.

Compatible with

Alloy 625

IN625 is a high-performance nickel based superalloy known for its toughness and excellent corrosion resistance in both oxidizing and reducing environments.

Compatible with

Alloy 718

IN718 is a high-performance nickel based superalloy that exhibits excellent strength and good corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures. It is stronger and harder than IN625, but has less corrosion resistance and a lower operating temperature ceiling.

Compatible with

Alloy 247

M247 is a high-performance nickel-based superalloy with exceptional thermomechanical properties. The material is closely related to IN625 and IN718 and displays remarkable inherent oxidation resistance, as well as outstanding strength and creep resistance at high temperatures.

Compatible with

Copper (99,9%)

Copper is a 99.9% commercially pure material with excellent electrical and thermal conductivity properties. It is mostly used for electronics, heat exchangers, heat sinks, engine parts as well as in a variety of industry applications that require good conductivity.

Compatible with

Sample part

See for yourself the quality and strength of a sample component reinforced with continuous fiber.

Learn more about 3D printing continuous fibres!

Which continuous fibre is suitable for which applications? How do I design correctly for filament 3D printing? What do users say and where can I find more information? – This is the right place for you! We listed some information leading you directly to the matching answers.

Composite Design Guide

DfAM – How do you design your part best for 3D printing with composites? In this guide you will get valuable tips for design and material selection.

3D printing in production

This free guide serves as a source of information for engineers and contractors who want to integrate a 3D printer into their manufacturing process.

Primetall Case Study

In this practical case study from Primetall, 3D printing was used to print custom fixtures. It was practically “drilled around the corner”.

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3D Printing vs. CNC Machining

The two production technologies each have various benefits and drawbacks, and this article identifys the applications which best benefit from one or the other.

Learn more about applications with metal 3D printing!

For which applications is the Metal X suitable? How do I design correctly for metal 3D printing? What do users say and where can I find more information? – This is the right place for you! We listed some information leading you directly to the matching answers.

Design Guide

DfAM – How do you design your part best for metal 3D printing? In this guide you will find valuable tips on design, material selection and post-processing.

Problemes to solve

In this white paper, we take a look at three benefits of metal additive manufacturing and three problems the technology is perfectly suited to solve.

Case Study

In this practical case study from Stanley Black & Decker, cost and lead time were saved by optimizing an assembly.

Metal X part

Webinar

An application engineer from Markforged explains the Metal X system and which materials are available. He also shows a complete run from printing to the finished part.