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With literally thousands of materials to print on the Hyrel Printer, we have broken down the list of materials into logical groups based on their printing temperature and type of head used to print them.
If you are planning on using the heads which photoinitiate crosslinking, make sure you specify the correct wavelength of LED for your material.
A standard material printing data sheet has been created for materials that have been internally tested; you can access this data by clicking on the material name below.
Printers
As of Jan, 2016, Hyrel Printers are available in two models: Engines and Systems.
Engines and Systems
Engines are open-air models. Detailed information is on the Engines page. Systems are enclosed models. Detailed information is on the Systems page. Both models feature over 200x200x200mm of build volume. Each model can take up to four of our modular heads detailed below. Build plates will get to between 70°C and 85°C, depending on ambient temperature.
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Cold Flow
Cold Flow is our term for fluid or emulsified (non-filament-based) materials which are deposited at room temperature, with or without UV Crosslinking.
Materials, Cold Flow
The following materials can be printed from Cold Flow heads. Note that more viscous materials may not be suitable for plastic syringes or smaller luer tips.
- 3P Quick Cure Clay
- Adhesives
- Clay
- Epoxy, Two-part
- Fimo
- Glue
- Kato
- Metal Clay, including Precious Metal Clay (PMC)
- Modeling Clay
- PEG
- Porcelain
- Plasticine
- Play-Doh
- Resins
- RTV Silicone
- Sculpey
- Sugru
Heads, Cold Flow
The following table compares the properties of the various Cold Flow heads:
| Head | Container | Capacity | Nozzle | UV Crosslinking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMO-25 | Aluminum | 25cc | 1.5mm, 2.0mm, Luer | No |
| COD-25 | Aluminum | 25cc | Luer | Yes |
| SDS-5 | Syringe | 05cc | Luer | No |
| CSD-5 | Syringe | 05cc | Luer | Yes |
| SDS-10 | Syringe | 10cc | Luer | No |
| CSD-10 | Syringe | 10cc | Luer | Yes |
| SDS-30 | Syringe | 30cc | Luer | No |
| CSD-30 | Syringe | 30cc | Luer | Yes |
| SDS-60 | Syringe | 60cc | Luer | No |
| CSD-60 | Syringe | 60cc | Luer | Yes |
Research Papers Citing Hyrel Cold Flow
- Bioactive Nanoengineered Hydrogels for Bone Tissue Engineering: A Growth-Factor-Free Approach in The American Chemical Society's ACS Nano
- Design and Fabrication of 3D Printed Scaffolds with a Mechanical Strength Comparable to Cortical Bone to Repair Large Bone Defects in Nature.com's Scientific Reports
Warm Flow
Warm Flow is our term for fluid or emulsified (non-filament-based) materials which are deposited at up to 150°C, with or without UV Crosslinking, depending on the head.
PCL and other medium temperature material can be printed directly from Pellets the size of small peas. If you pulverize or powder your polymer, it is possible to pre-mix the material dry and test different alloys of plastics.
Materials, Warm Flow
The following materials can be printed from Warm Flow heads. Note that more viscous materials may not be suitable for plastic syringes or smaller luer tips, or may print more easily at higher temperatures.
Heads, Warm Flow
The following table compares the properties of the various Warm Flow heads:
| Head | Max Temp | Container | Capacity | Nozzle | UV Crosslinking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOL-25 | 100°C | Aluminum | 25cc | 1.5mm, 2.0mm, Luer | No |
| VCD-25 | 100°C | Aluminum | 25cc | Luer | Yes |
| KRA-15 | 150°C | Stainless | 15cc | 1.5mm, 2mm, Luer | No |
| KCD-15 | 150°C | Stainless | 15cc | Luer | Yes |
Hot Flow
Hot Flow is our term for filament-based materials which are deposited at up to 450°C, depending on the head. As of January, 2016, our Hot Flow heads are only for 1.75mm filaments.
Materials, Hot Flow
The following materials can be printed from Hot Flow heads. Note that depending on the characteristics of your material, one head will be a better match than the others. See the "Recommended For" column in the table below.
Heads, Hot Flow
The following table compares the properties of the various Hot Flow heads, including which heads are recommended for which materials:
| Head | Min Temp | Max Temp | Filament Type | Nozzle | Recommended For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK1-250 | 150°C | 250°C | Standard | .35mm, .50mm, .75mm, 1.0mm | ABS, LayBrick, LayWood, Nylon PC, PET, PETG, PETT, PLA, PP, PVA, T-Glase |
| MK2-250 | 150°C | 250°C | Flexible | .35mm, .50mm, .75mm, 1.0mm | BendLay, FilaFlex, Flex45, NinjaFlex, PlastInk Rubber |
| MK1-450 | 250°C | 450°C | Engineering | .50mm | PC, PEEK |
Research Papers Citing Hyrel Hot Flow
- Demonstration and Characterization of Fully 3D-printed RF Structures, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (IEEE)
- Infill Dependent 3D-Printed Material Based on NinjaFlex Filament for Antenna Applications, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (IEEE)
- A Novel Strain Sensor Based on 3D Printing Technology and 3D Antenna Design, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (IEEE)
- A Novel 3-D Printed Loop Antenna Using Flexible NinjaFlex Material for Wearable and IoT Applications, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (IEEE)
- RF Characterization of 3D Printed Flexible Materials - NinjaFlex Filaments, The European Microwave Association (EuMA)
