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[Materials]
In an effort to drive production 3D printing to the masses, our qualified materials are designed to ensure that you can 3D print with success and deliver the high-quality parts you need for end-use production
In fact, you won't find a more flexible Additive Manufacturing partner for the long term. Our materials library spans virtually every category, from metals and polymers, to ceramics, composites, and even upcycled materials such as wood.
Developed by an in-house team of world-leading materials scientists, as well as leading industry partners.
Materials by Type
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Metal
Our technology works with stainless steels, low-alloy steels, tool steels, as well as copper, nickel alloys, precious metals and more.
Our technology combines two wood industry byproducts, sawdust and lignin, to rematerialize wood.
Material
Wood grains
Description
Parts printed with the Forust process can be finished to mimic a wide variety of wood species. Currently available wood types include natural, oak, teak, and walnut.
In addition to printing various grain types, Forust can uniquely produce a grainless material - providing a base for further post-processing or a neutral aesthetic for end-use parts.
1. DM Qualified: Printing and sintering profiles developed by Desktop Metal for the Production System, with fully characterized material and mechanical properties.
2. Customer Qualified: Printing and sintering profiles developed in partnership with customers and/or partners for the Production System, with material and mechanical properties suitable for customer/partner applications.
3. Active R&D: Initial testing completed by Desktop Metal demonstrating binder and process compatibility. Printing and sintering profiles under final development.
17-4 PH stainless steel is a precipitation hardening steel used in a wide range of industrial applications including those with mildly corrosive environments and high-strength requirements.
Characterized by its corrosion resistance and performance at both high and low temperatures, 316L stainless steel is a fully austenitic steel ideal for harsh environments.
One of the most versatile steels, 4140 steel is characterized by its toughness, high fatigue strength, and abrasion and impact resistance, making it a great all-purpose steel for industrial applications.
A2 is an air-hardening tool steel that provides a versatile combination of toughness and strength and medium wear resistance, along with excellent dimensional stability through heat treatment. This makes it a good choice for applications such as blanking, forming and coining punches & dies, industrial knives & slitters, and tooling for plastic injection molding.
An air-hardening tool steel that provides a versatile combination of toughness and strength and medium wear resistance.
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Material
Cu
Development Stage
DM Qualified¹
Compatible System(s)
Studio System™
Description
Characterized by its electrical and thermal conductivity and ductility, Copper is ideal for electrical equipment, plumbing, and heat transfer applications.
D2 tool steel is a versatile material that provides tooling grade strength while also offering corrosion resistance, a key benefit for conformally cooled applications.
Conformally cooled injection molding inserts and cavities
Cold forming tooling components
Material Overview
D2
D2 is characterized by its high hardness after heat treatment, wear resistance and compression strength, dimensional stability, and machinability when annealed.
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Material
H13
Development Stage
DM Qualified¹
Compatible System(s)
Studio System™
Description
Characterized by its hardness and abrasion resistance, H13 tool steel is a hot work steel with exceptional hot hardness, resistance to thermal fatigue cracking, and stability in heat treatment—making it an ideal metal for both hot work and cold work tooling applications.
Characterized by its excellent strength, heat & corrosion resistance, Inconel 625 is a high nickel super alloy ideal for harsh environments in or out of water.
An alloy of titanium, aluminum and vanadium, the material properties of Ti64 - particularly its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance - make it an ideal material for a wide variety of high-performance applications.
Specialty automotive components, including connecting rods and gearboxes for racing
Prototyping of medical devices, including tweezers, forceps, clamps, suture instruments and more
Consumer goods, including sporting goods and jewelry
Material Overview
Ti64
Ti64 is a titanium alloy with high strength and excellent corrosion resistance.
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Material
17-4 PH Stainless Steel
Development Stage
DM Qualified¹
Compatible System(s)
Shop System™
Description
17-4 PH stainless steel is a precipitation hardening steel used in a wide range of industrial applications including those with mildly corrosive environments and high-strength requirements.
304L stainless steel is an austenitic stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance, a high ease of fabrication and good formability. These attributes make this material versatile and is used in a wide variety of home and commercial applications.
An austenitic stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance, a high ease of fabrication and good formability
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Material
316L
Development Stage
DM Qualified¹
Compatible System(s)
Shop System™
Description
316L stainless steel is a fully austenitic, non-magnetic steel ideal for harsh environments and characterized by its corrosion resistance, performance at both high and low temperatures, and high ductility.
Fluid transfer (e.g. manifolds) Chemical and petrochemical processing Food processing Laboratory equipment Medical devices Marine Jewelry Power generation Petroleum refining Water treatment Pulp and paper manufacturing
Material Overview
316L
316L stainless steel is a molybdenum-bearing, fully-austenitic steel.
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Material
CoCrMo
Development Stage
DM Qualified¹
Compatible System(s)
Shop System™
Description
Cobalt Chrome (F75) is an alloy of Cobalt and Chrome for use in demanding applications and characterized by its corrosion resistance with high strength and wear resistance.
Dental implants and drill guides Medical implants Fuel nozzles Turbine guide vanes Jewelry
Material Overview
CoCrMo
Printing and sintering profiles developed by Desktop Metal for the Shop System, with fully characterized material and mechanical properties.
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Material
Nickel Alloy IN625
Development Stage
DM Qualified¹
Compatible System(s)
Shop System™
Description
Characterized by its excellent strength, heat & corrosion resistance, Inconel 625 is a high nickel super alloy ideal for harsh environments in or out of water.
Nickel Alloy IN718 is a non-magnetic, nickel-based alloy with high strength and toughness at elevated temperatures along with excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance. This makes it an ideal metal for corrosive environments such as marine, power generation, chemical processing applications and for oil, gas, and aerospace components.
Application Examples
Marine
Power Generation
Chemical processing
Oil & Gas
Aerospace
Material Overview
Nickel Alloy IN718
A non-magnetic, nickel-based alloy with high strength and toughness at elevated temperatures along with excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance.
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Material
17-4 PH Stainless Steel
Development Stage
DM Qualified¹
Compatible System(s)
Production System™
Description
17-4 PH stainless steel is a precipitation hardening steel used in a wide range of industrial applications including those with mildly corrosive environments and high-strength requirements.
17-4 PH stainless steel is a martensitic precipitation - hardened stainless steel.
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Material
316L Stainless Steel
Development Stage
DM Qualified¹
Compatible System(s)
Production System™
Description
Characterized by its corrosion resistance and performance at both high and low temperatures, 316L stainless steel is a fully austenitic steel ideal for harsh environments.
316L stainless steel is a molybdenum-bearing, fully-austenitic steel.
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Material
4140 Low-Alloy Steel
Development Stage
DM Qualified¹
Compatible System(s)
Production System™
Description
4140 low alloy steel is a versatile steel characterized by its toughness, high fatigue strength, and abrasion and impact resistance, making it a great all-purpose steel for industrial applications.
Alloy 625 is a nickel-chromium superalloy is known for its high strength, outstanding corrosion resistance, and ability to withstand extreme temperatures.
Printing and sintering profiles developed by Desktop Metal for the Production System, with fully characterized material and mechanical properties.
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Material
DM HH Stainless Steel
Development Stage
DM Qualified¹
Compatible System(s)
Production System™
Description
DM HH-SS is a custom, heat treatable-alloy that combines the tensile strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance of 13-8 PH stainless steel with the added benefit of improved hardness comparable to low-alloy steels, such as 4140. These attributes make DM HH-SS a key enabling material for companies looking to eliminate the use of low-alloy steels, which also require a subsequent plating step for applications needing corrosion protection.
Machine component that benefit from abrasion and corrosion resistance
Material Overview
DM Qualified¹
Printing and sintering profiles developed by Desktop Metal for the Production System, with fully characterized material and mechanical properties.
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Material
Chromium Zirconium Copper
Development Stage
DM Qualified¹
Compatible System(s)
Production System™
Description
C18150, also known as chromium zirconium copper, is a copper alloy with excellent mechanical and electrical properties, high conductivity, corrosion resistance, and high hardness and strength, widely used in high-performance industrial applications.
C18150 is a copper alloy with excellent mechanical and electrical properties,
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Material
Cu
Development Stage
DM Qualified¹
Compatible System(s)
Production System™
Description
Copper is known for its electrical and thermal conductivity and ductility, which make it ideal for electrical equipment, plumbing, and heat transfer applications.
D2 tool steel is a versatile material that provides tooling grade strength while also offering corrosion resistance, a key benefit for conformally cooled applications.
Conformally cooled injection molding inserts and cavities
Cold forming tooling components
Material Overview
D2
D2 is characterized by its high hardness after heat treatment, wear resistance and compression strength, dimensional stability, and machinability when annealed.
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Material
S7
Development Stage
DM Qualified¹
Compatible System(s)
Production System™
Description
S7 is a shock-resisting air hardened tool steel characterized by its impact toughness with high hardenability as well as resistance to softening at high temperatures for hot work conditions
Ag (Silver) is a precious metal often known for it's aesthetic luxury appeal but also has the highest electrical and thermal conductivity, and reflectivity of any metal.
Printing and sintering profiles developed in partnership with customers and/or partners for the Production System, with material and mechanical properties suitable for customer/partner applications.
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Material
440C
Development Stage
DM Qualified¹
Compatible System(s)
Production System™
Description
440C is a high carbon martensitic stainless steel. Thanks to its high carbon content it is known for having exceptionally high strength, hardness, and wear resistance, especially after heat treatment. It is an ideal material for a variety of applications that require a long lifetime in demanding environments.
440C is a high carbon martensitic stainless steel.
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Material
H13
Development Stage
DM Qualified¹
Compatible System(s)
Production System™
Description
H13 tool steel is a versatile hot work steel characterized by its hardness, abrasion resistance, resistance to thermal fatigue cracking, and stability in heat treatment, making it an ideal metal for both hot work and cold work tooling applications.
Biological implants Medical devices Jewelry Watches Wearables electronics
Material Overview
Nickel-Free Austenitic Stainless Steel
DM Qualified¹
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Material
Nickel Alloy Inconel 718
Development Stage
DM Qualified¹
Compatible System(s)
Production System™
Description
Inconel 718 is a nickel-based super alloy great for applications requiring high strength and impact resistance. This material is designed to resist severely corrosive environments making it a great material for a variety of industries.
Inconel 718 is a nickel-based super alloy with high strength, and impact resistance and is extremely corrosion resistant.
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Material
Au
Development Stage
Customer Qualified²
Compatible System(s)
Production System™
Description
Au (Gold) is a dense, malleable, precious metal known for it's bright yellow appearance and luxury appeal.
Application Examples
Jewelry, fashion, and accessories
Consumer electronics
Dental
Aerospace coatings
Material Overview
Customer Qualified Material
Printing and sintering profiles developed in partnership with customers and/or partners for the Production System, with material and mechanical properties suitable for customer/partner applications.
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Material
WC-Co
Development Stage
Active R&D³
Compatible System(s)
Production System™
Description
Tungsten Carbide Cobalt, often called cemented carbide, is a hard metal known for its exceptional hardness and wear resistance, while maintaining superior strength and elasticity to steel.
Application Examples
Cutting tools
Abrasives
Press brake tooling
High impact applications
Oil and gas
Defense
Material Overview
Active R&D
Initial testing completed by Desktop Metal demonstrating binder and process compatibility. Printing and sintering profiles under final development.
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Material
PA6 + Carbon Fiber
Development Stage
DM Qualified¹
Compatible System(s)
Fiber™
Description
Our PA6 nylon with carbon fiber reinforcement boasts a tensile strength 30x stronger than ABS and a high fatigue level—making it great for 3D printing high-wear manufacturing jigs and fixtures.
PEEK is characterized by its exceptional mechanical properties and high resistance to surface abrasion, is inherently flame retardant, and can withstand high temperatures (above 200 °C). When 3D printed with continuous carbon fiber, the resulting composite is strong, stiff, and well-suited for extreme environments.
Excellent mechanical properties, chemical resistance and surface abrasion
Flame retardant
Continuous Use Temperature between 200-250 °C
Carbon Fiber (CF)
High strength & stiffness
Low coefficient of thermal expansion
High fatigue level
Somewhat brittle
Chopped Fiber Filament
Carbon Fiber
Continuous Fiber Tape
Carbon Fiber
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Material
PA6 + Fiberglass
Development Stage
Active R&D³
Compatible System(s)
Fiber™
Description
Fiberglass-reinforced PA6 nylon is a low-cost material which renders lightweight, high-strength and corrosion-resistant parts—making it a great match for sporting goods applications where parts are exposed to the elements and have a low target cost per part.
PEKK is characterized by its high tensile and compression strength, resistance to chemical abrasion, and ability to withstand high temperatures (above 250 °C). When reinforced with carbon fiber, resulting 3D printed parts are exceptionally durable and safe for operations where ESD compliance is required.
Excellent mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and surface abrasion
Flame retardant
High compression strength
ESD-Safe
Continuous Use Temperature above 250 °C
Carbon Fiber (CF)
High strength & stiffness
Low coefficient of thermal expansion
High fatigue level
Somewhat brittle
Chopped Fiber Filament
Carbon Fiber
Continuous Fiber Tape
Carbon Fiber
Material Guides
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Our materials library spans virtually every category, from metals and polymers, to ceramics, composites, and even upcycled materials such as wood. Download our master material guide to learn about our complete material portfolio.
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Team DM Master Material Guide
This materials guide provides complete information on materials compatibility between systems and materials across our complete portfolio which includes metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and even upcycled materials such as wood.
Learn how easy it is to produce ceramic parts and products with binder jetting technology. 3D printed ceramics can be sintered to full density or infiltrated.
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