PLA
PLA
Printability
Toughness
Heat resistance57°C
Temperatures190-230°C
Use cases: prototypes, models, souvenirs, toys, miniatures, decor
How to choose filament: properties, temperatures and use cases - in plain words.
PLA
PLA
Printability
Toughness
Heat resistance57°C
Temperatures190-230°C
Use cases: prototypes, models, souvenirs, toys, miniatures, decor
PLA+
PLA+
Printability
Toughness
Heat resistance60°C
Temperatures200-230°C
Use cases: impact parts, toys, enclosures, functional prototypes
PETG
PETG
Printability
Toughness
Heat resistance69°C
Temperatures220-260°C
Drying: Recommended
Use cases: functional parts, enclosures, mounts, containers, outdoor items
ABS
ABS
Printability
Toughness
Heat resistance87°C
Temperatures240-270°C
Enclosure: Required
Use cases: electronics enclosures, loaded parts, items for hot environments
ASA
ASA
Printability
Toughness
Heat resistance93°C
Temperatures240-270°C
Enclosure: Required
Use cases: outdoor mounts, automotive parts, signs, housings in the sun
TPU
TPU (flexible)
Printability
Toughness
Heat resistance-
Temperatures210-240°C
Drying: Recommended
Use cases: cases, gaskets, dampers, straps, wheels, seals
PLA-CF
PLA-CF (carbon)
Printability
Toughness
Heat resistance59°C
Temperatures200-240°C
Drying: Recommended
Use cases: stiff parts, frames, brackets, models with a matt finish
PC
PC (polycarbonate)
Printability-
Toughness-
Heat resistance-
Temperatures-
Use cases: critical parts, transparent pieces, heat and frost
RESIN
Photopolymer resin
Printability-
Toughness-
Heat resistance-
Temperatures-
Use cases: miniatures, dental models, jewellery masters, fine detail parts