Functional Parts Built From Engineering Materials
Twyco Plastics manufactures high-quality prototypes, production aids and end-use components using advanced engineering materials designed for demanding real-world applications.
From automotive and industrial components to manufacturing fixtures and low-volume production parts, we provide fast, cost-effective solutions without the expense of tooling.
Material | Strength | Temperature Resistance | Typical Applications |
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PETG | Good | Medium | General functional parts |
ASA | Good | High | Outdoor components and automotive parts |
PA-CF | Excellent | High | Jigs fixtures engineering parts |
PA-GF | Excellent | High | Structural components and industrial tooling |
PC | Excellent | High | Strong industrial parts and enclosures |
PC-CF | Exceptional | High | High stiffness applications and load-bearing components |
PPA-CF | Exceptional | Very High | Under-bonnet components and industrial environments |
PPS-CF | Exceptional | Extreme | Chemical resistant and high temperature applications |
PLA | Fair | Low | Concept models and visual prototypes |
PLA+ | Good | Low | Prototypes and presentation models |
ABS | Good | Medium | General engineering and automotive applications |
TPU | Flexible | Medium | Gaskets seals bumpers and flexible components |
PETG-CF | Very Good | Medium | Functional prototypes and production aids |
ASA-CF | Very Good | High | Outdoor engineering applications |
PA | Very Good | High | Wear resistant components and fixtures |
Applications
Functional Prototypes
Evaluate designs under real-world conditions before committing to production tooling.
Manufacturing Fixtures
Strong, durable fixtures and production aids designed to improve efficiency and repeatability.
Automotive Components
Brackets, housings, guides, ducting, covers and engineering validation parts.
Industrial Components
Custom parts for machinery, equipment, assembly operations and maintenance applications.
Low Volume Production
Bridge manufacturing and small production runs without tooling investment.
ENGINEERING MATERIALS
Materials Designed For Real-World Performance
Unlike standard consumer-grade 3D printing materials, our engineering polymers are selected for their strength, durability, temperature resistance and dimensional stability.
Standard Materials
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PLA
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PLA+
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PETG
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ABS
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ASA
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TPU (Flexible)
Engineering Materials
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Carbon Fibre PETG (PETG-CF)
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Carbon Fibre ASA (ASA-CF)
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Polycarbonate (PC)
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Carbon Fibre Polycarbonate (PC-CF)
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Nylon (PA)
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Carbon Fibre Nylon (PA-CF)
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Glass Fibre Nylon (PA-GF)
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PA6
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PA6-CF
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PA12
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PA12-CF
High Performance Materials
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PPA (High Temperature Polyamide)
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Carbon Fibre PPA (PPA-CF)
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Glass Fibre PPA (PPA-GF)
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PPS
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Carbon Fibre PPS (PPS-CF)
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Glass Fibre PPS (PPS-GF)
Support Materials
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PVA
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BVOH
Material recommendations are provided based on application, environment, mechanical requirements and operating temperature.
WHY CHOOSE TWYCO PLASTICS?
Our manufacturing background means we understand engineering requirements beyond simply producing a printed part.
We work with manufacturers, OEMs and product developers to select the correct material, optimise designs for manufacture and deliver practical solutions that perform in demanding environments.
Whether the requirement is strength, temperature resistance, chemical resistance or dimensional stability, we can recommend and manufacture parts using materials suited to the application.