PLAPolylactic acid
Cheap, easy to print, and it comes in more colors than anything else. Good for models, display pieces and early test fits. It doesn’t hold up well to heat or long stretches outdoors.
- Models and displays
- Decorative parts
- Test fits
Max build: 330 × 320 × 325 mm
PETGPolyethylene terephthalate glycol
Tough with a little give. It won’t yellow or get brittle in the sun, so it works well for parts that get handled a lot or sit outside.
- Cases and enclosures
- Living hinges
- Outdoor parts
Max build: 330 × 320 × 325 mm
PCPolycarbonate
Very strong, hard to break, and it handles more heat than PLA or PETG. Use it for parts that take abuse or sit near something hot.
- Mechanical brackets
- High-impact parts
- Parts near heat
Max build: 256 × 256 × 256 mm
NylonNylon
Strong, flexible and slow to wear out. Made for parts that move, bend or rub against each other. We print plain nylon or a stiffer reinforced nylon. Reinforced costs more, so we’ll quote whichever fits your part and budget.
- Gears and clips
- Working parts
- Wear surfaces
Max build: 256 × 256 × 256 mm
Not sure which one you need?
Choose “Not sure” on the quote form and tell us what the part has to do: hold weight, bend, sit in the sun, or handle heat. We’ll recommend a material and explain why.
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