Onyx is an incredibly versatile material. Onyx is a Nylon based polymer with microscopic carbon fiber blended in. When printed on our Markforged Mark Two machine this material provide great surface finish and excellent dimensional accuracy. Onyx printed on its own is 40% stronger than ABS. Onyx is good for pre-production or production parts for use in a large assembly or as a stand alone part or tool. Consider this for mount systems, accurate replacement parts, enclosures, or the foundation for drill or machine clamping/holding fixtures
Not suitable for long term use outdoors or continued exposure to temperatures above 120°C nor in food contact applications.
Onyx is an incredibly versatile material by itself, but when combined with continuous fiber reinforcement, 3D printed parts rival metals in strength and accuracy. Our Markforged Mark Two machine will print onyx as a base material but then we can embed CONTINUOUS fibers of Fiberglass, High Strength High Temp Fiberglass, Kevlar (R) or Carbon Fiber. Layers of fiber can be concentric to the cross sectional profile of the part OR cover the entire layer. Additionally, fibers can be laid in with an angular offset from the prior layer thereby forming a matrix giving strength in several directions. This can be printed at 0.004" accuracy in order to achieve a precision part. Consider this for mount or bracket systems, accurate replacement parts, hand tools, custom fitted clamping fixtures, hand tools, or functional parts in another system.
Not suitable for long term use outdoors or continued exposure to temperatures above 120°C nor in food contact applications.
Early prototypes, demonstration models, architectural models, alignment or go/no-go gauges.
PLA is not temperature resistant and can become brittle as time goes on.
Early prototypes, demonstration models, architectural models, alignment or go/no-go gauges.
Tough PLA temperature resistance is slightly better than PLA, but this is still not recommended for applications requiring temperature resistance.
Functional parts and tools, short run production, process tooling.
ABS is not well suited to UV exposure or continues use above 85°C.
Functional parts or tools.
Should not be used in food contact or continued exposure above 80°C
Early prototypes which may include functional use beyond what PLA or Tough PLA can endure. Short run production parts.
Not suitable for long term use outdoors.
Early prototypes which may include functional use beyond what PLA or Tough PLA can endure. Short run production parts.
Not suitable for long term use outdoors or continued exposure to temperatures above 100°C nor in food contact applications.
Functional tools, functional machine components, tooling & fixtures, Lenses.
Food applications or exposure >110°C.
Functional parts and tools, engineered prototypes, cases & enclosures.
Continued exposure to temperatures above 105°C, UV or moisture.
Functional prototypes, grips, protective cases or snap fit parts.
Not for use in food service applications or continued exposure above 100°C.
