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Full tensile, hardness and thermal data for every printable material in Twigo's network. Use this reference to select the right chemistry before you upload.

FDM — Fused Deposition Modeling

Engineering thermoplastics extruded layer by layer. Best for functional prototypes, jigs and fixtures at the lowest cost per part.

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Material	Typical use	Tensile Strength	Hardness	Heat Deflection
PLA	Visual prototypes, display models	50 MPa	Shore D 83	60 °C
ABS	Functional prototypes, snap-fit parts	40 MPa	Shore D 80	98 °C
PETG	Chemical-resistant enclosures, food contact	53 MPa	Shore D 75	80 °C
Polycarbonate	High-impact housings, transparent lenses	55 MPa	Shore D 85	135 °C
Nylon PA12	Wear-resistant gears and brackets	48 MPa	Shore D 75	150 °C

SLA — Stereolithography

UV-cured resins for ultra-smooth surfaces and fine feature resolution down to 25 µm.

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Material	Typical use	Tensile Strength	Hardness	Heat Deflection
Standard Resin	Concept models, dental patterns	65 MPa	Shore D 86	58 °C
Tough Resin (ABS-like)	Functional assemblies, snap fits	55 MPa	Shore D 85	62 °C
Clear Resin	Optical elements, fluidics	65 MPa	Shore D 86	58 °C
High Temp Resin	Molds, fixtures near heat sources	72 MPa	Shore D 87	289 °C

SLS — Selective Laser Sintering

Powder-bed nylon parts with isotropic properties and no support structures required.

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Material	Typical use	Tensile Strength	Hardness	Heat Deflection
Nylon PA11	Flexible ducts, living hinges	48 MPa	Shore D 75	185 °C
Nylon PA12	End-use enclosures, brackets	48 MPa	Shore D 75	176 °C
TPU Elastomer	Gaskets, grips, wearables	7 MPa	Shore A 92	120 °C

MJF — Multi Jet Fusion

HP's production-grade nylon process for consistent matte finish across large batches.

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Material	Typical use	Tensile Strength	Hardness	Heat Deflection
Nylon PA12	Production runs, internal components	48 MPa	Shore D 75	176 °C
Nylon PA12 GB (glass-filled)	Stiff, dimensionally stable parts	51 MPa	Shore D 80	180 °C

PolyJet — Multi-material Inkjet

Photopolymer jetting combining rigid, rubber-like and transparent materials in one build.

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Material	Typical use	Tensile Strength	Hardness	Heat Deflection
VeroClear	Lenses, clear housings	60 MPa	Shore D 85	48 °C
Agilus30 (rubber-like)	Seals, soft grips, overmolds	2.4 MPa	Shore A 32	70 °C
Digital ABS	Snap fits, multi-material assemblies	58 MPa	Shore D 85	65 °C

DMLS — Direct Metal Laser Sintering

Fully dense metal parts from atomized powder — stainless, aluminum and titanium, post-processed and certified in-house.

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Material	Typical use	Tensile Strength	Hardness	Heat Deflection
Stainless Steel 316L	Medical, marine, chemical environments	640 MPa	190 HB	500 °C
Aluminum AlSi10Mg	Aerospace brackets, heat sinks	430 MPa	119 HB	300 °C
Titanium Ti6Al4V	Implants, aircraft structural parts	1100 MPa	349 HB	600 °C

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