At Chatelet Manufacturing, we don’t just 3D print parts — we engineer solutions using the right material for every application. From rapid prototyping to production components, we offer an extensive library of engineering-grade polymers and advanced composite materials for high-performance requirements. We have over 85 printers in our facility and growing, and can handle low volume to serial production runs with quick turnaround.
Whether you're solving a strength, temperature, chemical resistance, or aesthetic challenge — we’ve got you covered.
ENGINEERING MATERIALS
These are our most popular functional, production-grade thermoplastics used in industrial applications across aerospace, automotive, consumer, defense, and medical sectors:
TPU (Shore 60A to 95A)
-Flexible and durable
-Great for gaskets, grips, seals, and dampeners
-Can be used with lattice structures for advanced cushioning
Nylon (PA6, PA12, PA-CF, PA-GF)
-Excellent wear resistance and strength
-Self-lubricating, low friction
-Ideal for gears, housings, enclosures, and bushings
-Available in composite-filled grades
ABS / ASA
-Great impact resistance
-Smooth surface finish
-ASA adds UV resistance for outdoor parts
-Popular for enclosures, panels, and functional prototypes
PETG / PET-CF
-High strength with chemical and moisture resistance
-More dimensionally stable than PLA
-Good for brackets, jigs, and end-use parts
Polycarbonate (PC)
-High heat and impact resistance
-Great dimensional stability and optical clarity
-Excellent for tooling and industrial housings
Polypropylene (PP)
-Lightweight, fatigue-resistant, and semi-flexible
-Chemical-resistant for tanks, caps, and living hinges
ADVANCED COMPOSITES
Advanced Industrial Materials for High-Performance 3D Printing
PA6-CF / PA12-CF (Nylon + Carbon Fiber)
-Lightweight and incredibly strong
-Temperature resistance up to 150°C (300° F)
-Applications:
Structural brackets, drone arms, housings, end-of-arm tooling, jigs & fixtures, Robotics components, prosthetics, motor mounts, enclosures, high-end production parts
PA-GF (Nylon + Glass Fiber)
-Stiffer alternative to PA-CF
-Higher dimensional stability and less warping
-Excellent for structural parts and outdoor use
-Applications:
Industrial housings, automotive panels, outdoor mechanical parts
Notes: Great for high rigidity where impact resistance is less critical
PPS-GF20
Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) + 20% Glass Fiber
-Industrial-grade chemical and thermal resistance (HDT ~260°C)
-Flame retardant (UL94 V-0), dimensionally stable, low moisture absorption
-Used for metal-replacement in chemical, electrical, or high-heat applications
-Ideal for aerospace, automotive under-hood parts, pumps, valves, and tooling
We are one of the few contract manufacturers equipped to handle volume PPS-GF20 with correct thermal controls and high-temp hardware — making us the ideal partner for customers needing functional, real-world replacements for machined PPS, PEEK, or Ultem parts at lower cost and faster turnaround.
SPECIALTY & CUSTOM MATERIALS
We can also work with:
-Electrostatic-dissipative (ESD) materials
-FDA-compliant filaments
-Support materials for soluble dual extrusion (BVOH, PVA, Breakaway)
-Custom blends or color-matched materials on request
Not Sure What Material You Need?
No problem — our engineering team will match your application with the best material for performance, cost, and printability. Whether it's functional, aesthetic, or regulatory, we’ve solved it before.
