3D Printed Parts
Advanced Automation has a complete lineup of machines to create prototypes and functional parts.
Unique print capabilities allow us to print chopped fiber and continuous fiber-reinforced (CFR) parts. The CFR filament can be applied to an entire print or just certain regions or features.
We offer a variety of base materials and optional CFR. Functional 3D prints are an excellent way to get useable prototypes or final components economically and fast.
Materials
Carbon-Fiber Filled Nylon
Composite base material consisting of carbon-fiber filled nylon. Offers high strength, toughness, and chemical resistance. Strength and stiffness can be greatly increased using our continuous-fiber reinforcement (CFR) system.
| Property | Test (ASTM) | Value |
| Tensile Modulus (GPa) | D638 | 1.4 |
| Tensile Stress at Yield (MPa) | D638 | 36 |
| Tensile Strength at Yield (%) | D638 | 25 |
| Tensile Stress at Break (MPa) | D638 | 30 |
| Tensile Strain at Break (%) | D638 | 58 |
| Flexural Strength (MPa) | D790 | 81 |
| Flexural Modulus (GPa) | D790 | 3.6 |
| Heat Deflection Temp (°C) | D648 B | 145 |
| Density (g/cm³) | – | 1.2 |
Flexural Strength (MPa)
Heat Deflection (°C)
Carbon-Fiber Filled Nylon – Flame Resistant
The same composite base material consisting of carbon-fiber filled nylon. Offering high strength, toughness, and chemical resistance with additional UL94 V-0 Flame Resistance.
| Property | Test (ASTM) | Value |
| Tensile Modulus (GPa) | D638 | 1.3 |
| Tensile Stress at Yield (MPa) | D638 | 29 |
| Tensile Strength at Yield (%) | D638 | 33 |
| Tensile Stress at Break (MPa) | D638 | 31 |
| Tensile Strain at Break (%) | D638 | 58 |
| Flexural Strength (MPa) | D790 | 79 |
| Flexural Modulus (GPa) | D790 | 4.0 |
| Heat Deflection Temp (°C) | D648 B | 145 |
| Density (g/cm³) | – | 1.2 |
This material is UL94 V-0 Blue Card certified down to a thickness of 3mm.
Flexural Strength (MPa)
Heat Deflection (°C)
Nylon
Unfilled thermoplastic. Easily painted or dyed. It’s non-abrasive surface is great for ergonomic surfaces or for non-marking/non-marring needs.
| Property | Test (ASTM) | Value |
| Tensile Modulus (GPa) | D638 | 1.7 |
| Tensile Stress at Yield (MPa) | D638 | 51 |
| Tensile Strength at Yield (%) | D638 | 4.5 |
| Tensile Stress at Break (MPa) | D638 | 36 |
| Tensile Strain at Break (%) | D638 | 150 |
| Flexural Strength (MPa) | D790 | 50 |
| Flexural Modulus (GPa) | D790 | 1.4 |
| Heat Deflection Temp (°C) | D648 B | 41 |
| Density (g/cm³) | – | 1.1 |
Flexural Strength (MPa)
Heat Deflection (°C)
Continuous-Fiber Reinforcement (CFR)
The CFR process allows Advanced Automation to provide metal-like strength in our additive parts. The CFR filament is bonded with the composite base to provide strong functional prints.
| Fiber Reinforcement | Test (ASTM) | Carbon-Fiber | Kevlar | Fiberglass | HSHT FG |
| Tensile Strength (MPa) | D3039 | 800 | 610 | 590 | 600 |
| Tensile Modulus (GPa) | D3039 | 60 | 27 | 21 | 21 |
| Tensile Strain at Break (%) | D3039 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Flexural Strength (MPa) | D790 | 540 | 240 | 200 | 420 |
| Flexural Modulus (GPa) | D790 | 51 | 26 | 22 | 21 |
| Flexural Strain at Break (%) | D790 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 2.2 |
| Compressive Strength (MPa) | D6641 | 320 | 97 | 140 | 192 |
| Compressive Modulus (MPa) | D6641 | 54 | 28 | 21 | 21 |
| Compressive Strain at Break (%) | D6641 | 0.7 | 1.5 | – | – |
| Heat Deflection Temp (°C) | D648 B | 105 | 105 | 105 | 150 |
| Izod Impact – notched (J/m) | D256-10 A | 960 | 2000 | 2600 | 3100 |
| Density (g/cm³) | – | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.5 |