Validated Materials

All filament materials sold by AON3D have gone through a validation process with our Applications Engineering team. The quality and printability of the below thermoplastic filaments have been verified and tested on the AON3D Hylo™.

Main Material Compatible Support Material Recommended Build Platform Alternative Build Platform
AON3D ABS AON3D HIPS & Xioneer® VXL 111 PPSU Build Sheet Reusable Garolite G10 Build Plate
AON3D Readyprint™ Carbon Fiber ABS AON3D Readyprint™ HIPS PPSU Build Sheet Reusable Garolite G10 Build Plate
AON3D Readyprint™ ESD ABS AON3D Readyprint™ HIPS PPSU Build Sheet Reusable Garolite G10 Build Plate
AON3D Readyprint™ ASA AON3D Readyprint™ HIPS & Xioneer® VXL 111 PPSU Build Sheet Reusable Garolite G10 Build Plate
AON3D Readyprint™ Carbon Fiber PETG AON3D Readyprint™ HIPS PPSU Build Sheet Reusable Garolite G10 Build Plate
AON3D Readyprint™ PC AquaSys® 120 & Xioneer® VXL 130 PPSU Build Sheet Reusable Garolite G10 Build Plate*
AON3D Readyprint™ PEKK-A AquaSys® 180 & Xioneer® VXL 130 Reusable Garolite G10 Build Plate Reusable CF PEEK Build Plate*
AON3D Readyprint™ PEI 9085 Kimya PEI Support PPSU Build Sheet N/A
Kimya PEI-1010 Kimya PEI Support Reusable CF PEEK Build Plate N/A
Kimya PEBA-S Self-support Reusable Garolite G10 Build Plate N/A

* The material prints on the build platform with the use of Nano Polymer Adhesive, an applied adhesion aid.

While you are free to use any brand and type of material you wish on your AON3D Hylo machine, we can only provide support for AON3D-validated materials that we have tested and developed processes for in-house, all of which can be purchased from AON3D directly by contacting help@aon3d.com.

Print process available for PrusaSlicer on validated material only. Refer to the Slicer Guide to download the Slicer and the filament bundle. Settings provided for AON3D-validated materials may not be applicable to materials purchased elsewhere.

To purchase consumables, spares and filaments, refer to the Buy Parts section.

Under Development

As an open materials platform, we are always looking to add to the list, and will add more filaments as we test them:

  • AON3D Readyprint™ PETG
  • AON3D Readyprint™ 92A - TPU
  • AON3D Readyprint™ PPSU
  • Solvay KetaSpire® MS NT1 (PEEK)
  • Victrex AM 200 (PAEK)

If you require process development support for custom formulations or brands not currently supported, our Additive Manufacturing Specialists can help. Send us a message at help@aon3d.com.


AON3D ABS

Part number: FIL-AON-ABS-NAT-2270 / FIL-AON-ABS-BLK-2270

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is an amorphous thermoplastic polymer commonly used for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing. AON3D AON3D ABS filament is impact-resistant, relatively rigid, and lightweight.

AON3D ABS excels in form, fit, and function prototyping such as jigs and fixtures due to its strength, low cost, and ease of printability. AON3D ABS is best for medium-large parts without too many fine details.

AON3D ABS is a versatile material, suited to printing with a full range of nozzle sizes to meet a wide variety of mechanical properties, surface finish, and productivity requirements.


AON3D Readyprint™ Carbon Fiber ABS

Part number: C-000696

AON3D Readyprint™ carbon fiber ABS is a composite filament of ABS and chopped carbon fibers. Compared to standard ABS, carbon fiber ABS’s main advantages are minimum shrinkage, good dimensional stability while printing, higher tensile strength, and tensile modulus. Carbon fiber ABS is a versatile material, suited to printing with a full range of nozzle sizes to meet a wide variety of mechanical properties, surface finish, and productivity requirements.


AON3D Readyprint™ ESD ABS

Part number: C-000697

AON3D Readyprint™ ESD ABS is an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene composite with carbon black to provide electrostatic discharge (ESD) on 3D printed parts. ESD ABS provides similar mechanical properties to baseline ABS with good impact resistance, low density, and printability. This composite polymer is typically used for parts that interface with electronic components such as housing for circuit boards or jigs and fixtures for electronics.


AON3D Readyprint™ ASA

Part number: C-000700

Readyprint™ acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) is an amorphous thermoplastic polymer commonly used for rapid prototyping and weather-resistant parts due to its strength, low cost, and ease of printability. ASA offers properties close to ABS with improved resistance to UV, moisture, and other climatic conditions providing higher durability over time.


AON3D Readyprint™ Carbon Fiber PETG

Part number: C-000706

AON3D Readyprint™ carbon fiber polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) is a composite filament of PETG and chopped carbon fibers. The addition of carbon fiber in PETG offers a significant increase in strength and stiffness along with great printability and dimensional stability, making it an optimum choice for functional prototypes, manufacturing jigs, or end-use parts.


AON3D Readyprint™ HIPS

Part number: C-000701

AON3D Readyprint™ High Impact PolyStyrene (HIPS) is a recycled thermoplastic used in additive manufacturing as support material for commodity polymers. HIPS has good impact resistance and can be used to manufacture packaging and household appliances. HIPS should be used either as a breakaway support or a soluble support which can be dissolved in D-Limonene. HIPS complies with RoHS and REACH standards.

AON3D Readyprint™ HIPS is the preferred support material for the following filaments:

AON3D Readyprint™ HIPS is also compatible with the following filament as a breakaway support material:


AON3D HIPS

Part number: FIL-AON-HIPS-NAT-2270

AON3D High Impact PolyStyrene (HIPS) is a recycled thermoplastic used in additive manufacturing as support material for commodity polymers. HIPS has good impact resistance and can be used to manufacture packaging and household appliances. HIPS complies with RoHS and REACH standards.

AON3D HIPS is the preferred support material for the following filament:

AON3D HIPS is also compatible with the following filaments as a breakaway support material:

AON3D Readyprint™ HIPS works best with the AON3D Readyprint™ materials.


AON3D Readyprint™ PC

Part number: C-000702

Readyprint™ Polycarbonate (PC) is an amorphous thermoplastic, commonly used as an engineering polymer for functional prototypes, jigs, fixtures, and end-use parts.

Polycarbonate is a transparent plastic that offers high heat resistance (up to 140°C), high-impact resistance, affordability, and can be sterilized. PC is often used in aerospace and defense, consumer electronics, and automotive.

PC complies with REACH and RoHS standards, and has EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR food contact certifications.


AquaSys® 120

Part number: FIL-ASY-SUP-120-1000

Infinite Material Solutions AquaSys® 120 is an amorphous water-soluble filament used as a support material in conjunction with engineering thermoplastics. Relatively fast dissolution rates allow for easy support removal when submerged in standard tap water at temperatures from 70°C to 80°C.

Offering great thermal stability and robust adhesion characteristics, AquaSys® 120 is compatible with the following filaments as a soluble support material:


AON3D Readyprint™ PEI 9085

Part number: C-000703

AON3D Readyprint™ PEI-9085 is an amorphous polyetherimide (PEI) blend, commonly used in prototyping, tooling, and production parts. Produced from SABIC ULTEM™ 9085 resin, PEI-9085 filament offers long-term heat resistance and stability of physical and mechanical properties at elevated temperatures for extended periods.

Due to its heat resistance, high impact strength, high strength-to-weight ratio properties, and high resistance to abrasion PEI-9085 is widely used in aerospace, automotive, and military applications. It has the following certifications:

  • Flame retardant and non-toxic – UL94 V0
  • Railway fire and smoke standard EN45545
  • Aerospace FAR 25.853 Standard
  • Complies with the RoHS and REACH standard

Kimya PEI-1010

Part number: C-001407

The Kimya PEI-1010 is an amorphous thermoplastic polyimide. It benefits from good resistance to temperature and solvents, as well as high dimensional stability. It is used in the electronics, transport and medical sectors. The Kimya PEI-1010 filament is based on ULTEM by Sabic® and it has the following properties:

  • High rigidity
  • UV resistance
  • Flame retardant – UL94 V0 eligible
  • Food contact certification EU 10/2011, FDA 21 CFR
  • Complies with the REACH regulation and the RoHS directive

Kimya PEI Support

The Kimya PEI Support filament is a breakaway support material for PEI filaments due to its high temperature resistance. The support material offers excellent adhesion with the model material while being easy to remove at room temperature, leaving a smooth finish on the final part. The filament’s natural transparent color provides a contrast with the amber color of the PEI filaments, making it easy to identify areas to be removed.

Kimya PEI Support is compatible with the following filaments as a breakaway support material:


AON3D Readyprint™ PEKK-A

Part number: C-000705

Readyprint™ Amorphous Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK-A) is a pseudo-amorphous thermoplastic copolymer, commonly used when resistance to extreme environments is required. Produced from Arkema Kepstan®, PEKK-A is easy to print due to its very slow crystallization rate and overall low degree of crystallinity. PEKK-A filament offers good mechanical and insulation properties with high chemical resistance, temperature resistance, flame retardancy, and complies with RoHS & REACH standards.

PEKK-A is often considered as an alternative to aluminum, ideal for the aerospace and automotive industries where high strength-to-weight ratios are important. The amorphous nature of PEKK-A allows for increased interlayer adhesion and internal stress management compared to other semi-crystalline materials. Crystallization-induced shrinkage is drastically reduced, decreasing the likelihood of warping and shrinkage.


AquaSys® 180

Part number: C-000235

Infinite Material Solutions AquaSys® 180 is an amorphous water-soluble filament used as a support material in conjunction with high temperature thermoplastics. Relatively fast dissolution rates allow for easy support removal when submerged in hot tap water at temperatures up to 85 degrees Celsius. It offers great thermal stability and robust adhesion characteristics.

AquaSys® 180 is a compatible soluble support material with the following filaments as a soluble support material:


Xioneer® VXL 111

Part number: C-000813

Xioneer® VXL 111 ensures a more comfortable printing experience. Due to its alkali-soluble property, it is far less sensitive to humidity. Although dry storage is recommended, the material can easily handle a few days if not stored airtight. Not only is the risk of a clogged nozzle minimized, but there is also no foaming after extrusion from the nozzle. Adhesion to both the print bed and the model is increased.

Xioneer® VXL 111 is compatible with the following filaments as a soluble support material:


Xioneer® VXL 130

Part number: C-000814

Xioneer® VXL 130 ensures a more comfortable printing experience. Due to its alkali-soluble property, it is far less sensitive to humidity. Although dry storage is recommended, the material can easily handle a few days if not stored airtight. Not only is the risk of a clogged nozzle minimized, but there is also no foaming after extrusion from the nozzle. Adhesion to both the print bed and the model is increased.

Xioneer® VXL 130 is compatible with the following filaments as a soluble support material:


Kimya PEBA-S

Part number: C-001580

Kimya PEBA-S 3D filament is a thermoplastic elastomer. Polyether block amide (PEBA) is produced via polycondensation of a carboxylic acid polyamide with an alcohol-terminated polyether. PEBA, based on PEBAX by Arkema, is very flexible: it has the best elongation % in the range (>550%). It can be used to make shoe soles or other sports equipment (cycling, golf, American football helmet) as it offers substantial energy return. The Kimya PEBA-S 3D filament has the following properties:

  • Flexibility (>550% tensile elongation at break)
  • Impact resistance

Due to its elasticity, PEBA requires machine modifications to be printed successfully. It is recommended to install the PEBA upgrade kit. Send us a message at help@aon3d.com.



TenneT PROTEOS HT

TenneT PROTEOS HT is a soluble support material for filament extrusion for supporting high temperature materials such as PEEK at build chamber temperatures up to 215°C.

TenneT PROTEOS HT is compatible with the following filaments as a soluble support material:

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Last modified: August 7, 2024