Easy-to-Print PLA 3D Printer Filaments
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The most commonly used 3D printing material, these PLA filaments make detailed parts at a low melting point, so they won’t warp as they cool, rarely clog nozzles, and don’t require a heated printer bed. They’re also unlikely to drip and produce plastic strings for a clean finished part. In general, they’re best for printing prototypes instead of load-bearing parts since they’re not as strong as ABS or as heat resistant as PEEK. Print them on a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer.
Filaments with an annealing temperature can be heat treated to make parts harder, stronger, and better at resisting heat. To anneal, heat your finished part to the listed temperature and then let it cool slowly.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament’s overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it’s the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your part will start to lose structural integrity. Filaments that can be annealed are also rated for maximum temperature after annealing, which is the new maximum exposure temperature once that process completes.
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Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength | Max. Exposure Temp. | Annealing Temp. | Max. Temp. After Annealing | For Min. Nozzle Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Each | |
PLA Plastic | ||||||||||||
Semi-Clear Gray | ||||||||||||
1.75 | 195° to 225° C 383° to 437° F | 21° to 60° C 70° to 140° F | Not Rated | 60° C 140° F | 100° to 120° C 212° to 248° F | 155° C 311° F | 0.4 | 200 | 50 | 500 | 0000000 | 000000 |
2.85 | 195° to 225° C 383° to 437° F | 21° to 60° C 70° to 140° F | Not Rated | 60° C 140° F | 100° to 120° C 212° to 248° F | 155° C 311° F | 0.4 | 200 | 50 | 500 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Temperature-Indicating Easy-to-Print PLA 3D Printer Filaments
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Print temperature-indicating parts—these filaments transition between colors as their temperature changes. Made of PLA, these filaments are the most commonly used 3D printing material because they make detailed parts at a low melting point and rarely clog nozzles. They won’t warp as they cool and don’t require a heated printer bed. They’re unlikely to drip and produce plastic strings for a clean finished part. Print them on a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament’s overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it’s the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your part will start to lose structural integrity.
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Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength, psi | Temp. Indicating Range | Max. Exposure Temp. | For Min. Nozzle Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Each | |
PLA Plastic | |||||||||||
Purple to Clear | |||||||||||
1.75 | 190° to 230° C 374° to 446° F | 25° to 60° C 77° to 140° F | 6,620 (Good) | 0° to 45° C 32° to 113° F | 58° C 136° F | 0.4 | 200 | 65 | 1,000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Steam-Resistant High-Temperature PSU 3D Printer Filaments
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Sterilize your printed parts without them expanding, deforming, or weakening. These PSU filaments resist steam and heat, so you can sterilize parts in an autoclave. They also can be sterilized with ethylene oxide, radiation, plasma, dry heat, and cold sterilization methods. Print these filaments on a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. Because of their high melting points, you'll need an all-metal extruder and heated printer bed to reach their minimum printing temperature. Without the heated printer bed, parts will cool too quickly and warp.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament’s overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it’s the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your part will start to lose structural integrity.
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Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength | Max. Exposure Temp. | For Min. Nozzle Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Color | Each | |
PSU Plastic | |||||||||||
1.75 | 350° to 380° C 662° to 716° F | 140° to 160° C 284° to 320° F | 7,540 psi (Good) | 172° C 342° F | 0.4 | 195 | 40 | 500 | Semi-Clear Beige | 0000000 | 000000 |
Ultra-Strength High-Temperature PAEK 3D Printer Filaments
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Parts made from these PAEK filaments, a family of materials that includes PEEK and PEKK, remain strong in high temperatures and hold up to wear from repeated use. They don’t degrade when exposed to most chemicals, so they’re often used to print parts for demanding chemical processing applications. Print these filaments on a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. Because of their high melting point, you'll need an all-metal extruder and heated printer bed to reach their minimum printing temperature. Without the heated printer bed, parts will cool too quickly and warp.
PEKK filaments can be printed at lower temperatures and withstand more heat than unfilled PEEK filaments.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.
Annealing is the process of heating prints to a specific annealing temperature and then slowly allowing them to cool. This makes the finished print harder, stronger, and better at resisting heat. Maximum temperature after annealing replaces the maximum exposure temperature once this process has been completed.
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Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength | Max. Exposure Temp. | Max. Annealing Temp. | Max. Temp. After Annealing | For Min. Nozzle Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Color | Each | |
PEKK Plastic | |||||||||||||
1.75 | 345° to 375° C 653° to 707° F | 120° to 140° C 248° to 284° F | 15,220 psi (Excellent) | 182° C 360° F | 200° C 392° F | 260° C 500° F | 0.4 | 195 | 40 | 500 | Semi-Clear Beige | 0000000 | 0000000 |
High-Temperature PEI 3D Printer Filaments
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Often used to make parts that will be used near ovens, engines, and other hot machinery, these PEI filaments remain strong and rigid in temperatures that would soften most plastic. They’re a lightweight alternative to machined metal parts. Print these filaments on a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. Because of their high melting points, you'll need an all-metal extruder and heated printer bed to reach their minimum printing temperature. Without the heated printer bed, parts will cool too quickly and warp.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament’s overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it’s the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your part will start to lose structural integrity.
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Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength | Max. Exposure Temp. | For Min. Nozzle Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Color | Each | |
PEI Plastic | |||||||||||
1.75 | 350° to 380° C 662° to 716° F | 140° to 160° C 284° to 320° F | 7,830 psi (Good) | 158° C 316° F | 0.4 | 195 | 40 | 500 | Semi-Clear Beige | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Flexible TPU 3D Printer Filaments
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Stretchy, soft, and sturdy, these filaments make durable parts that resist breakage despite repeated use. Stronger than ABS and PLA filaments, they create long-lasting parts, such as seals, sleeves, and gaskets, as well as components that take on high-impact forces, such as springs and snap-fit parts. These filaments don't require a heated printer bed, and they won't shrink or warp when cooling. Use them with a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. In general, these flexible filaments require a slow feed rate so they don't jam. The softer your filament, the slower your feed rate will need to be. Store them in a sealed container with a desiccant, or use a dehumidifying cabinet, since ambient humidity will cause the plastic to degrade and weaken.
For the most flexible parts, use durometer 85A or 80A filaments. They're more flexible than other TPU filaments. For a quick print without sacrificing flexibility, choose durometer 95A filaments. They print much faster than other TPU filaments.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.
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Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength | Max. Exposure Temp. | For Min. Nozzle Opening Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Color | Each | |
TPU Plastic—Durometer 85A (Medium Soft) | |||||||||||
1.75 | 225° to 235° C 437° to 455° F | 21° to 40° C 70° to 104° F | 580 psi | 44° C 111° F | 0.25 | 200 | 70 | 1,000 | Semi-Clear White | 00000000 | 000000 |
TPU Plastic—Durometer 95A (Medium Soft) | |||||||||||
1.75 | 230° to 240° C 446° to 464° F | 21° to 40° C 70° to 104° F | 1,250 psi | 49° C 120° F | 0.25 | 200 | 70 | 1,000 | Semi-Clear White | 00000000 | 00000 |
Dremel 3D Printer Filaments
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Build parts and prototypes from these filaments using Dremel fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers. An RFID tag on the spool communicates with your printer, automatically adjusting it to the correct temperature and print speed for the filament material and notifying you when the filament is running out.
PLA filaments are the most commonly used in 3D printing. PLA is easy to use; it rarely clogs nozzles, doesn’t require a heated printer bed, and prints at a low temperature—meaning parts won’t warp while cooling. It produces string-free parts, so you can use it to print with a high level of detail. Less durable and more sensitive to heat than ECO-ABS, PLA is better for printing prototypes than end-use parts.
PETG is more moisture resistant than ECO-ABS, making it a great choice for printing parts for use in humid or wet environments. Generally, PETG’s other properties fall somewhere between those of PLA and ECO-ABS. It’s more flexible and durable than PLA, but less so than ECO-ABS. It’s harder to print than PLA because it requires a heated printer bed, but easier to print than ECO-ABS. PETG filaments should be kept in a sealed container with a desiccant.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.
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Manufacturer Model No. | Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength | Max. Exposure Temp. | For Min. Nozzle Opening Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Color | Each | |
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__ | 1.75 | 200° to 230° C 395° to 445° F | 35° C 95° F | 6,620 psi (Good) | 60° C 140° F | 0.25 | 180 | 55 | 750 | Clear | 000000 | 000000 |
PETG Plastic | ||||||||||||
PETG-TRA-01 | 1.75 | 240° to 260° C 464° to 500° F | 80° C 175° F | 7,250 psi (Good) | 84° C 183° F | 0.2 | 181 | 55 | 750 | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 |
Moisture-Resistant Polyester 3D Printer Filaments
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Parts printed with these polyester filaments absorb less moisture than other types of plastic, making them ideal for use in wet or humid environments. They are more durable and flexible than PLA, and easier to print than ABS. Use these filaments with fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers, and print onto a heated print bed. Printing onto a cool surface causes the molten filament to change temperature rapidly, which can warp your designs. Although finished parts are moisture-resistant, these filaments are sensitive to humidity, and should be stored in a dehumidifying cabinet or a sealed container with desiccant for the best printing quality.
PETT forms strong bonds between layers, so prints will not split apart. It is often used to make large models with large layers.
PCTG is more impact resistant than PETT and PETG and holds up to a wide range of acids and bases without breaking down. It is often used for printing parts that will be exposed to chemicals and oils.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.
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Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength | Hardness | Max. Exposure Temp. | Specifications Met | For Min. Nozzle Opening Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Each | |
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1.75 | 235° to 242° C 455° to 468° F | 68° C 155° F | 4,060 psi (Poor) | Not Rated | 76° C 169° F | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315 | 0.2 | 200 | 70 | 1,000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
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1.75 | 235° to 242° C 455° to 468° F | 68° C 155° F | 4,060 psi (Poor) | Not Rated | 76° C 169° F | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1315 | 0.2 | 200 | 70 | 1,000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
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1.75 | 250° to 270° C 482° to 518° F | 70° to 80° C 158° to 176° F | 5,510 psi (Good) | Not Rated | 70° C 158° F | __ | 0.25 | 200 | 60 | 750 | 000000 | 00000 |
2.85 | 250° to 270° C 482° to 518° F | 70° to 80° C 158° to 176° F | 5,510 psi (Good) | Not Rated | 70° C 158° F | __ | 0.25 | 200 | 60 | 750 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Structural Support 3D Printer Filaments
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part from losing its shape
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When 3D printing a model with overhangs or hollow spaces, use these filaments to prevent the model from losing its shape. They support the structure during the printing and cooling process, then dissolve or snap away once the part is hardened. Use them in dual-extrusion fused filament fabrication (FFF) printers alongside your primary filament. Unlike parts with supports printed from a single filament, there’s no cutting, sanding, or polishing required.
Choose a filament that has similar printing requirements as your primary filament. You will want to choose a support filament that prints at a similar temperature as your primary filament and has the same requirements for a heated build chamber, so they cool at the same rate and won’t warp. Aquasys GP filaments are good at supporting heat-sensitive materials, such as PLA and PET, because they print well at lower temperatures and don’t need a heated build chamber.
You should also consider how you will remove the structural support filament from your finished part. Soluble filaments are well suited to print parts with complex or fragile designs as they gently dissolve off your primary part, leaving a smooth finish. Water-soluble filaments dissolve in a heated bath.
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Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Hardness | Max. Exposure Temp. | Water Temp. to Dissolve | For Min. Nozzle Opening Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | For Use With | Each | |
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1.75 | 225° to 255° C 437° to 491° F | 40° to 60° C 104° to 140° F | Not Rated | 57° C 134° F | 25° C 77° F | 0.4 | 200 | 55 | 500 | PET Plastic PETG Plastic PLA Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
2.85 | 225° to 255° C 437° to 491° F | 40° to 60° C 104° to 140° F | Not Rated | 57° C 134° F | 25° C 77° F | 0.4 | 200 | 55 | 500 | PET Plastic PETG Plastic PLA Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |