3D printing materials
Not every plastic suits every job. This overview helps you pick the FDM material that fits your application — by heat resistance, toughness, outdoor use and price.
PLA 3D printing
rigid, easy to print, low warping
~50–55 °C · ~50–60 MPa
Details →PETG 3D printing
tough, chemical resistant, low warping
~70–80 °C · ~45–55 MPa
Details →ABS 3D printing
heat resistant, acetone-smoothable
~95–100 °C · ~35–45 MPa
Details →ASA 3D printing
excellent UV / weather resistance
~95–100 °C · ~40–45 MPa
Details →TPU flexible 3D printing
flexible, wear resistant
~60–80 °C · ~25–40 MPa
Details →Nylon (PA12) 3D printing
tough, wear/chemical resistant
~100–120 °C · ~45–55 MPa
Details →Carbon fiber nylon (PA12-CF) 3D printing
carbon-fiber, rigid, dimensionally stable
~120–150 °C · ~70–90 MPa
Details →UL94 V0 flame-retardant ABS 3D printing
flame retardant (UL94 V0)
~90–100 °C · ~35–40 MPa
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