PLA
Polylactic acid
The most precise and most affordable. Perfect for visual prototypes, scale models and indoor objects.
- Nozzle
- 200–220 °C
- Holds
- ≈ 55 °C
- Density
- 1.24 g/cm³
Best for
- Visual prototypes
- Scale models
- Decorative objects
Materials
The right material for the right part.
Every filament has its own character. Compare their properties, or tell us what the part has to endure: we will choose with you.
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- Recommended
- Recommended
PETG
Polyethylene terephthalate glycol
Tough, slightly flexible and moisture resistant. The best all-rounder for functional parts.
- Nozzle
- 230–250 °C
- Holds
- ≈ 70 °C
- Density
- 1.27 g/cm³
Best for
- Mechanical parts
- Enclosures
- Brackets and mounts
- Recommended
ASA
Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate
Handles heat and sunlight without yellowing. The choice for parts exposed outdoors or under the hood.
- Nozzle
- 240–260 °C
- Holds
- ≈ 95 °C
- Density
- 1.07 g/cm³
Best for
- Outdoor use
- Automotive
- Technical enclosures
- Recommended
TPU
Thermoplastic polyurethane
Rubber-like and nearly indestructible. For damping, protecting and sealing.
- Nozzle
- 220–240 °C
- Holds
- ≈ 60 °C
- Density
- 1.21 g/cm³
Best for
- Seals and dampers
- Protective cases
- Flexible parts
- Recommended
PA-CF
Carbon-fibre reinforced nylon
Stiff, light and stable at high temperatures. The material for the most demanding technical parts.
- Nozzle
- 260–290 °C
- Holds
- ≈ 150 °C
- Density
- 1.15 g/cm³
Best for
- Tooling
- Parts under load
- Hot environments
Typical values: they vary with the filament manufacturer and print settings.
Comparison
Side by side.
| Material | PLA | PETG | ASA | TPU | PA-CF |
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| Stiffness | |||||
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| Flexibility | |||||
| Outdoor / UV | |||||
| Surface finish | |||||
| Nozzle | 200–220 °C | 230–250 °C | 240–260 °C | 220–240 °C | 260–290 °C |
| Holds | ≈ 55 °C | ≈ 70 °C | ≈ 95 °C | ≈ 60 °C | ≈ 150 °C |
| Density | 1.24 | 1.27 | 1.07 | 1.21 | 1.15 |
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