Pellets

Density

0 g/cm³ - 8 g/cm³

Mechanical properties

Impact strength

0 KJ/m² - 110 KJ/m²

Elongation at break

0 % - 560 %

Tensile strength

0 MPa - 140 MPa

Tensile modulus

0 MPa - 10100 MPa

Flexural strength

0 MPa - 190 MPa

Flexural modulus

0 MPa - 11200 MPa

Surface hardness (scale)

0 - 9

Thermal properties

Processing temperature

160 ºC - 420 ºC

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Pellets

Pellets are used for filament manufacturing, direct extrusion with desktop pellet extruders, or large-scale robotic additive manufacturing. Available in various materials, formats and colours.

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3D printing pellets serve as the raw materials utilized in pellet extrusion technology, a method employed by various additive manufacturing systems to create three-dimensional objects. These pellets, typically composed of thermoplastic polymers, are fed into the extrusion system where they are melted and extruded through a nozzle onto a build platform, layer by layer, to form the desired object. Pellet extrusion can be carried out using desktop extruders, robotic arms equipped with extrusion heads, large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) solutions, or hybrid printers that combine pellet extrusion with filament extrusion.

The category of pellets encompasses a diverse range of materials tailored to meet specific application requirements and performance criteria. Included in this category are standard thermoplastics such as PLA, ABS, ASA, PET, PETG, as well as flexible variants, polyamides (PA), polycarbonates (PC), polypropylenes (PP), and high-impact polystyrenes (HiPS). Additionally, specialty materials like PEEK/PEKK/PEI, fiber-reinforced pellets, conductive pellets, sinterable pellets, and castable pellets offer unique properties for specialized applications. Support/soluble pellets, cleaning pellets, or pellets infused with wood, stone, or metal particles for decorative purposes further expand the range of options available.

The versatility and wide selection of materials in the pellet category make them suitable for a myriad of applications across various industries. From rapid prototyping and product development to small-batch production and custom manufacturing, pellets offer flexibility and cost-effectiveness in the additive manufacturing workflow. Benefits include reduced material waste, enhanced design freedom, improved mechanical properties, and the ability to create complex geometries and functional parts with ease. Whether in aerospace, automotive, medical, consumer goods, or artistic endeavors, pellets play a crucial role in driving innovation and efficiency in additive manufacturing processes.