Glows in the dark, for signs and toys.
- Strength
- 29–35 MPa
- Holds shape up to
- 55 °C
- Stretch before break
- 7–10 %
Which material fits?
What should the part do?
Everyday6
PLA with a matte surface that hides layer lines.
- Strength
- 25–35 MPa
- Holds shape up to
- 58 °C
- Stretch before break
- 11–19 %
Filled with metal powder, heavy and polishable.
- Strength
- 30–38 MPa
- Holds shape up to
- 62 °C
- Stretch before break
- 13–16 %
Easy to print and stiff, for prototypes and decoration.
- Strength
- 31–39 MPa
- Holds shape up to
- 57 °C
- Stretch before break
- 10–14 %
Silky, glossy surface for visible parts.
- Strength
- 29–37 MPa
- Holds shape up to
- 60 °C
- Stretch before break
- 2–3 %
PLA with wood fibres that can be sanded and stained.
- Strength
- 21–31 MPa
- Holds shape up to
- 60 °C
- Stretch before break
- 12–18 %
Technical7
Impact resistant and stable up to about 85 °C.
- Strength
- 30–36 MPa
- Holds shape up to
- 87 °C
- Stretch before break
- 10–12 %
UV and weather resistant for outdoor use.
- Strength
- 34–40 MPa
- Holds shape up to
- 100 °C
- Stretch before break
- 8–11 %
Tough and moisture resistant, good for housings.
- Strength
- 50–52 MPa
- Holds shape up to
- 71 °C
- Stretch before break
- 9–10 %
PETG with carbon fibres, stiffer and matte, barely warps.
- Strength
- 30–40 MPa
- Holds shape up to
- 74 °C
- Stretch before break
- 10–11 %
PLA with carbon fibres, stiff and matte.
- Strength
- 34–42 MPa
- Holds shape up to
- 55 °C
- Stretch before break
- 5–12 %
Chemical resistant and elastic, for living hinges.
- Strength
- 16–26 MPa
- Stretch before break
- 637 %
- Hardness
- Shore 50D
Flexible and abrasion resistant, for seals and bumpers.
- Strength
- 27–28 MPa
- Stretch before break
- ≥ 650 %
- Hardness
- Shore 95A
High performance3
Nylon: tough and abrasion resistant, for gears and hinges.
- Strength
- 77–79 MPa
- Holds shape up to
- 111 °C
- Stretch before break
- 11–15 %
Carbon-reinforced nylon, very stiff and heat resistant.
- Strength
- 85–109 MPa
- Holds shape up to
- 186–194 °C
- Stretch before break
- 4–10 %
Polycarbonate with high strength and heat resistance.
- Strength
- 60–64 MPa
- Holds shape up to
- 112 °C
- Stretch before break
- 3–4 %
Resin4
Soft resin for seals and cushions.
- Strength
- 10 MPa
- Stretch before break
- 230 %
- Hardness
- Shore 80A
Finest detail for figures and models.
- Strength
- 60–62 MPa
- Holds shape up to
- 71–74 °C
- Stretch before break
- 8–13 %
Durable resin for clips and fitting parts.
- Strength
- 40 MPa
- Holds shape up to
- 70 °C
- Stretch before break
- 79 %
Resin that is cleaned with water instead of alcohol.
- Strength
- 30–52 MPa
- Hardness
- Shore 80–85D