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PLA
Best for concept models, visual prototypes, display parts and low-stress indoor components. PLA gives a clean finish at an economical cost, making it ideal for checking size, shape and fit before moving to production.
3D PRINTING MATERIALS
Material changes
what a part
can do.
Choose material around the application: appearance, rigidity, flexibility, impact resistance, heat performance, outdoor use and dimensional stability can all influence the decision.
DISCUSS YOUR APPLICATION ↗MATERIAL SELECTION
Start with what
the part must do.
There is no single best 3D printing material. The right choice depends on how the component will be used, the environment it will operate in and the performance expected from it.
AVAILABLE MATERIALS
Options for
different requirements.
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PETG
A strong all-round choice for functional parts that need more toughness and heat resistance than PLA. Well suited to brackets, housings, fixtures, guards and everyday-use components.
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ABS
Built for tougher functional parts that may see impact, wear or moderate heat. A good option for workshop parts, housings, fixtures and components that may also need sanding, drilling or finishing.
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ASA
Ideal for parts used outdoors or exposed to sunlight and weather. ASA is a strong choice for exterior brackets, covers, automotive accessories and durable functional components.
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TPU 95A
Flexible, resilient and impact-absorbing. Excellent for grips, protective bumpers, feet, sleeves, flexible joints and parts that need to bend or compress instead of cracking.
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PET
A durable engineering material for functional components where toughness, chemical resistance and dimensional stability are important. Recommended for application-specific parts after technical review.
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PC
A high-performance option for demanding parts that need excellent impact strength and heat resistance. Suitable for durable prototypes, protective components and stronger engineering applications.
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PA / Nylon
Excellent for tough mechanical parts that need wear resistance and some natural flex. Commonly chosen for clips, gears, bushings, moving parts and functional components under repeated use.
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PVA
A water-soluble support material used to print complex shapes, internal channels and difficult overhangs that would be hard to clean using normal supports. It is normally used together with another primary material.
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PLA-CF
Carbon-fibre reinforced PLA for stiffer parts, improved dimensional stability and a refined technical surface finish. Useful for jigs, fixtures, brackets, prototypes and rigid presentation parts.
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PETG-CF
Combines PETG toughness with carbon-fibre reinforcement for stiffer, more dimensionally stable functional parts. A strong choice for brackets, tooling, fixtures and durable technical components.
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PAHT-CF
A high-performance carbon-fibre nylon for demanding engineering parts that need strength, stiffness, heat resistance and dimensional stability. Suited to functional tooling, fixtures and load-bearing components.
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PET-CF
A rigid carbon-fibre reinforced engineering material designed for strong, dimensionally stable parts with a professional technical finish. Suitable for precision fixtures, structural components and demanding functional applications.
CHOOSING MATERIAL
Application before
material name.
Visual prototypes
Surface appearance, dimensional accuracy and cost may be the main priorities.
Functional parts
Strength, toughness, wear and operating conditions become more important.
Flexible components
Parts such as grips, bumpers and flexible interfaces require materials designed to deform.
Outdoor use
UV and environmental resistance may influence the material choice.
Heat exposure
Higher-temperature applications may require engineering materials rather than standard filaments.
Rigid technical parts
Reinforced materials may be useful where stiffness and dimensional stability matter.
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the part needs to do.
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