Table 11.
Comparison of mechanical properties in different RP techniques
| Technique | Scaffolding materials | Tensile strength (MPa) | Compressive strength (MPa) | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stereolithography (SLA) | Liquid form of photopolymer | Up to 75 | ~57 | (Swift and Booker 2013; Kim and Oh 2008) |
| Selective laser sintering (SLS) | Thermoplastics | ~50 | 60–75 | (Swift and Booker 2013; Kim and Oh 2008) |
| Three-dimensional printing (3DP) | Plastic powder | <5 | <5 | (Swift and Booker 2013; Kim and Oh 2008) |
| Fused deposition modelling (FDM) | Thermoplastics | 35–60 | 45–70 | (Swift and Booker 2013; Kim and Oh 2008) |