PETG

PETG offers good impact resistance and strong layer adhesion, plus reliable chemical and moisture resistance. It is a good choice for everyday functional parts.

FDM

+51

ABS

ABS is a durable, impact-resistant plastic with good heat tolerance, and is well suited to functional parts and prototypes that need to handle everyday stress.

FDM

+51

PLA

PLA is a low-cost, rigid plastic with excellent dimensional accuracy, and is a good choice for prototypes and functional parts that do not require strength or heat resistance.

FDM

+128

PLA+ (Tough PLA)

PLA+ and Tough PLA offer enhanced strength and durability compared to regular PLA, which makes them ideal for functional prototypes and mechanical parts.

FDM

+39

Wood-Filled PLA

Wood-filled PLA blends real wood fiber with PLA to create a filament that looks, feels, and can be finished like natural wood, and it is prized for its appearance rather than mechanical strength.

FDM

+1

PCTG

PCTG is a tougher, clearer alternative to PETG. It offers notably better impact resistance and moisture resistance while it retains PETG's ease of use and chemical resistance.

FDM

+18

PETG-ESD

PETG-ESD combines the mechanical properties of standard PETG with controlled dissipation of electrostatic charges.

FDM

FDM PMMA

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), commonly known as acrylic or plexiglass, offers strong optical clarity and excellent UV resistance, though it's notably more brittle and less impact-resistant than materials like ABS or polycarbonate.

FDM

ABS-ESD

ABS-ESD combines the mechanical properties of standard ABS with controlled dissipation of electrostatic charges.

FDM

Metal-Filled PLA

Metal-filled PLA is the fusion of standard PLA with metal powder used to provide a metal-textured feeling. Metal-filled PLA is popular with items that do not have functional capabilities, rather an aesthetic appearance.

FDM

HIPS

HIPS is a material blend of polystyrene plastic and polybutadiene rubber. The mixture of these polymers results in a material that is both tough and resistant to impact.

FDM

PETG-HT

PETG-HT is an enhanced version of PETG, specifically designed to withstand high temperatures and exhibit excellent mechanical properties.

FDM

PET

PET 3D prints offer a strong balance of toughness, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability. The material produces durable parts with good layer adhesion and a semi-gloss surface finish.

FDM

PHA

PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) filament is a biodegradable type of plastic used in 3D printing, made through the fermentation of plant sugars by bacteria. It a great choice for applications that require biodegradability.

FDM

Lightweight PLA

Lightweight PLA (LW-PLA) is a specialized 3D printing filament that expands up to three times its volume for lighter prints without losing the strength of standard PLA.

FDM

+3

Conductive PLA

Conductive PLA is a version of PLA that is perfect for parts that need to be electrically conductive. It has a volume resistivity (perpendicular to layers) of 30 ohm-cm.

FDM

ABS Kevlar

ABS infused with short Kevlar fibres.

FDM

Color-Changing PLA

Temperature-based color-changing PLA is ideal for novelty prints.

FDM

PLA-ESD

PLA-ESD combines the mechanical properties of standard PLA with controlled dissipation of electrostatic charges.

FDM

ABS

CNC-milled ABS is strong, impact-resistant, and ideal for prototypes and housings. It machines well, has a matte finish, and is widely used in engineering, electronics, and product design.

CNC

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