Material guide

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  PETG

  Basic info PETG is one of the most easily printable materials, it is inexpensive and suitable for beginners. Relatively high tenacity and temperature resistance make it suitable for printing technical parts ...

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  Drying filament

  The materials used for FFF 3D printing are mostly hygroscopic. This means that they readily attract water molecules from the environment they are in. When used for printing, a material ...

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  ASA

  Basic info ASA is a technical material suitable for outdoor use, due to its high UV light and temperature resistance. Unlike other materials soluble in more dangerous chemicals, ASA can be ...

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  Flexible materials

  Basic info Flexible materials are characterized by their excellent flexibility, tenacity, and chemical resistance. These materials are relatively uncommon, expensive, and suitable mostly for advanced users due to high print difficulty.   Recommended ...

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  Polycarbonate (PC)

  Basic info Polycarbonate (PC) is a technical material with great tenacity, tensile strength, and heat resistance. However, it’s very hard to print, therefore suitable mainly for advanced users. However, this doesn't ...

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  PLA

  Basic info PLA is one of the easiest materials to print. It is inexpensive and suitable (not only) for beginners. It’s usually used for printing detailed models, figures, and quick prototypes ...

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  ABS

  Basic info ABS is a technical material suitable for printing mechanically stressed parts, thanks to its high tenacity and temperature resistance. Its surface can be smoothed with acetone. The main disadvantage ...

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  Polyamide (Nylon)

  Basic info Polyamide (Nylon) is a versatile material with excellent thermal and mechanical resistance. It is suitable for printing functional technical parts with high temperature and mechanical resistance requirements. However, it’s ...

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  Composite materials (filled with carbon, kevlar or glass)

  Basic info Composite materials (PLA, PETG, Nylon, PC, or ABS filled with carbon, kevlar etc.) usually have better mechanical properties than unaltered filaments. Composite filaments have better dimensional stability, can be ...

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  HIPS

  Basic info HIPS is a tough material suitable for printing large objects or supports for large models printed from ABS, ASA, or PETG. It has good print surface adhesion and can ...