| The choice of 3D printer filament is becoming more and more extensive. That is why I will do my best to give you an insight into the various materials. First of all, an overview of the filament with a short description. So that you can already see which filament best suits your project based on this. |
| Below you will find an overview of the different types of filament. With a short description. We are working hard on a more extensive description for each filament. They will soon be available in a new blog post. Which you can find below via a “read more” button. |
ABS
ABS is a relatively inexpensive filament, ideal for printing tough and durable parts that can withstand fairly high temperatures. |
flexible
Flexible filaments, commonly referred to as TPE or TPU, are known for their elasticity that allows the material to stretch and bend easily. |
PLA
PLA is the standard filament for most users due to its ease of use, dimensional accuracy and low cost. |
HIPS
HIPS is a lightweight material most commonly used as a soluble support filament for ABS models. |
PETG
PET and PETG filament is known for easy 3D printing, smooth surface finish and water resistance. |
Nylon
Nylon is a strong and semi-flexible material that offers high impact strength and abrasion resistance. It is an ideal choice for 3D printing durable parts. |
Carbon fiber filled
Carbon fiber filled filament contains short fibers that are inserted into a PLA or ABs filament to increase strength and stiffness. |
ASA
ASA is a widely used alternative to ABS and is great for outdoor applications due to its high UV, temperature and shock resistance. |
Polycarbonate (PC)
Polycarbonate filament is known for its strength and durability. It has very high heat and shock resistance making it an ideal choice for harsh environments. |
Polypropylene (PP)
Polypropylene filament is ideal for high cycle, low strength applications due to its fatigue resistance, semi-flexibility and lightweight properties. |
metal filled
Metal filled filament is made by mixing metal powder into a base filament, providing a unique metallic finish and added weight. |
Wood filled
Wood filament combines a PLA base filament with wood powder, giving the models a real wood-like appearance. |
PVA
PVA is widely known for its ability to dissolve in water and is often used as a support filament for complex prints. |
