What load does it carry?
Tension, bending, impact or vibration: they determine how stiff and tough the material needs to be.
Industrial materials
Industrial materials for FDM 3D printing
We print exclusively in industrial-grade materials: engineering polymers chosen for the load, temperature and environment your part works in.
[01] Choose by requirement
What does your part need to do?
We start from the requirement, not the material. Pick the case closest to your part.
What matters when choosing the material (1–5)
Stiffness5/5
Heat resistance3/5
UV resistance2/5
Wear resistance3/5
Dimensional accuracy4/5
We recommend the exact material in the technical quote, after analysing your file.
What matters when choosing the material (1–5)
Stiffness4/5
Heat resistance5/5
UV resistance2/5
Wear resistance3/5
Dimensional accuracy4/5
We recommend the exact material in the technical quote, after analysing your file.
What matters when choosing the material (1–5)
Stiffness3/5
Heat resistance3/5
UV resistance5/5
Wear resistance3/5
Dimensional accuracy3/5
We recommend the exact material in the technical quote, after analysing your file.
What matters when choosing the material (1–5)
Stiffness4/5
Heat resistance3/5
UV resistance2/5
Wear resistance5/5
Dimensional accuracy4/5
We recommend the exact material in the technical quote, after analysing your file.
What matters when choosing the material (1–5)
Stiffness3/5
Heat resistance3/5
UV resistance2/5
Wear resistance3/5
Dimensional accuracy5/5
We recommend the exact material in the technical quote, after analysing your file.
[02] How we choose the material
Four questions before any print.
What temperature does it work at?
From room temperature up to continuous operation under load at 150 °C.
In what environment?
Indoor or outdoor, UV, humidity, oils or other substances the part comes into contact with.
What tolerances does it need?
Critical dimensions and the required finish influence the material, orientation and print parameters.
[03] Why industrial materials only
The difference shows once the part goes into service.
| Criterion | General-purpose materials | Patech Labs materials |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical strength | Suitable for display models | For functional and load-bearing parts |
| Operating temperature | Deforms under moderate heat | Up to 150 °C under load |
| Dimensional stability | Variable | ±0.2 mm, verified |
| Batch-to-batch repeatability | Not tracked | Calibrated, recorded parameters |
| Production parts | Rarely | Yes, from prototype to large batches |
Questions about materials
All questionsWhat materials do you use for 3D printing?
We work exclusively with industrial materials: engineering polymers, including reinforced grades and high-temperature materials. We recommend the right material in the technical quote.
Can I request a specific material?
Yes. If your drawing specifies a material, note it in your request and we'll confirm in the technical quote whether we can use it or which industrial alternative we recommend.
Can the parts withstand high temperatures?
Yes, with the right materials: we use industrial polymers rated for continuous operation under load up to 150 °C, for example for under-the-hood vehicle parts.