3D Printing · FDM

PVB

PVB is a transparent/translucent material suitable for FDM printing and can be smoothed by alcohol vapor. After surface treatment, it can obtain better gloss and light transmission effects, and is suitable for exterior displays, lampshades, windows and decorative models.

High Strength

Cost Efficient

Surface Quality

Lightweight

Transparency

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Lead Time

3~5 days

Tolerance

± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3 mm)

Min. Order

1

Reference Unit Price Range

0.05 - 0.12

Advantages

  • Mature post-processing compatibility
  • Light Transmission

Disadvantages

  • Moisture sensitivity
  • Very limited performance
  • Limited heat resistance
  • Limited weather resistance
  • Limited chemical resistance
  • Limited wear resistance

Performance Snapshot

Material Characteristics at a Glance

Relative performance profile across key engineering parameters. Values are contextual — not absolute stress ratings.

Cost Efficient

Excellent

Score de référence : 5/5

Light Transmission

Excellent

Score de référence : 5/5

Surface Quality

Élevé

Score de référence : 4/5

Lightweight

Élevé

Score de référence : 4/5

High Strength

Élevé

Score de référence : 4/5

Dimensional Stability

Moyen

Score de référence : 3/5

Toughness

Moyen

Score de référence : 3/5

Rigidity

Moyen

Score de référence : 3/5

Heat Resistance

Faible

Score de référence : 2/5

Surface Finish Options

Surface Finish Options

Available finish options for PVB.

As Printed
Inclus

As Printed

Color

Transparent

Accuracy

± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3 mm)

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Disponible

Painting

Finish options

Glossy and matte paint finishes available

Best for

Ajouter une couleur personnalisée et une couche de peinture protectrice aux pièces en PVB pour prototypage rapide à faible coût.

Note

Valider l'adhérence de la peinture, les limites de masquage et la couverture du revêtement sur PVB avant la production, en particulier autour des interfaces, des bords et des détails fins.

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Disponible

Silk Screening

Print method

Single- or multi-color graphics on flat or gently curved surfaces

Best for

Appliquer des logos, des étiquettes ou des graphiques fonctionnels sur les zones planes des pièces en PVB utilisées pour prototypage rapide à faible coût.

Note

Confirmer la zone imprimable, l'adhérence de l'encre et le repérage graphique sur PVB avant la production.

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Disponible

Clear / Transparency Treatment

Optical result

Improved translucency or transparency for clear materials

Best for

Améliorer la transmission lumineuse sur les pièces en PVB pour prototypage rapide à faible coût et modèles visuels transparents.

Note

Valider la clarté optique, le masquage et l'uniformité de l'épaisseur sur PVB ; la transparence dépend de la géométrie et du traitement.

Industries & Applications

Where PVB Delivers

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Industrial Manufacturing

  • Functional prototype testing
  • Assembly testing
  • Prototype and fit-check components
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Equipment

  • Functional prototype testing
  • Assembly testing
  • Prototype equipment components
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Consumer Electronics

  • Product enclosure prototypes
  • Fit-check and assembly models
  • Custom test fixtures
  • Low-volume concept validation builds
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Entertainment & Collectibles

  • Low-cost rapid prototyping
  • Functional prototype testing
  • Appearance and display models
  • Assembly testing
  • Art and cultural-creative models

Technical Specifications

Design Guidelines

Material Properties

Density
1.08 g/cm³
Water Absorption
5.0~8.0​%
Hardness
Shore D 82.5
Tensile Strength
48±5 MPa
Elongation at Break
14±3%
Flexural Strength
78±6 MPa
Flexural Modulus
2250±200 MPa
HDT @ 0.45 MPa
55.8±3 °C
Notched Impact Strength
6.5±2 KJ/m² ISO 180 (Izod)

Process & Dimensional Specs

Maximum Part Size
500 × 500 × 700 mm
Default Layer Height
0.2 mm

Ready to Order?

Upload your 3D file and receive a quote for PVB parts. Typical turnaround is 3~5 days from order confirmation.

Every order includes: Dimensional inspection report · NDA-ready file handling · Pre-shipment QC photography · DDP door-to-door logistics · Engineering review on request

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