PLA
Best value for indoor parts
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3D printing materials
For a custom 3D printed part, start with what it needs to survive—heat, weather, impact, wear, or chemicals. We will handle the printer settings and help you avoid paying for performance the part does not need.
Most indoor parts start with PLA or PETG. We recommend premium materials only when the job calls for them.
A simpler place to start
Choose by the environment and failure risk. If two options look close, upload the part and we will help narrow it down before production.
Best value for indoor parts
Best all-around upgrade for tougher everyday parts
Best for stiffer matte functional parts
Best for long-term outdoor use
Performance materials
Carbon-filled polymers, engineering nylons, glass-filled materials, and PC-ABS make sense when the application has a clear requirement such as sustained heat, sliding wear, chemicals, high rigidity, or repeated impact.
Choose by the job
Use PLA for indoor prototypes, covers, organizers, and general shop helpers.
Start with PLAUse PETG for brackets, mounts, covers, and everyday functional parts.
Start with PETGUse ASA when long-term sunlight, weather, or automotive exterior use matters.
Start with ASACompare carbon-filled and nylon options only after defining the hard requirement.
Compare engineering materialsFull material guide
Buyer guidance comes first. Manufacturer-reported values stay available for technical review without taking over the page.
Everyday material
Best value for indoor parts
Choose PLA for economical prototypes, display parts, shop helpers, and general indoor use when heat and weather are not concerns.
The economical choice for indoor prototypes, fit checks, organizers, and light-duty parts.
Choose PETG if the part will face moisture, weather, drops, or frequent handling.
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| Part-performance property | Manufacturer-reported value |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.21 g/cm3 |
| Tensile strength | 53.4 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 20.3% |
| Flexural strength | 81.8 MPa |
| Flexural modulus | 2740 MPa |
| Impact strength | 19.8 kJ/m2 (Izod notched) |
| Heat deflection temperature (HDT) | 53.8 C |
| Vicat softening temperature | 54 C |
These are typical values from standardized manufacturer testing. Printed-part results vary with geometry, load direction, wall thickness, infill, environment, and production method. Heat-deflection temperature is a comparison point—not a guaranteed continuous-use temperature.
Material ratings are selection guidance, not guaranteed part specifications. Ask for an application review when a requirement is safety-critical or must meet a published value.
Everyday material
Best all-around upgrade for tougher everyday parts
Choose PETG when you need a more durable, water-resistant, and weather-resistant part than PLA without moving into carbon-fiber materials.
A dependable default for functional parts that need more durability and weather resistance than PLA.
Choose PLA for the lowest-cost indoor part, or PETG-CF when extra stiffness matters.
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| Part-performance property | Manufacturer-reported value |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.29 g/cm3 |
| Tensile strength | 42 +/- 2 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 8.9% +/- 1.5% |
| Flexural strength | 68 +/- 2 MPa |
| Flexural modulus | 2097 +/- 173 MPa |
| Impact strength | 87.6 +/- 4.2 kJ/m2 |
| Heat deflection temperature (HDT) | 72 C |
| Vicat softening temperature | 70 C |
These are typical values from standardized manufacturer testing. Printed-part results vary with geometry, load direction, wall thickness, infill, environment, and production method. Heat-deflection temperature is a comparison point—not a guaranteed continuous-use temperature.
Material ratings are selection guidance, not guaranteed part specifications. Ask for an application review when a requirement is safety-critical or must meet a published value.
Everyday material
Best for stiffer matte functional parts
Choose PETG-CF when you want a stiffer, more dimensionally stable part with a matte carbon-fiber look and better wear resistance than standard PETG.
A practical upgrade for rigid fixtures, brackets, and holders with a clean matte finish.
Choose standard PETG when toughness and lower price matter more than rigidity.
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| Part-performance property | Manufacturer-reported value |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.29 g/cm3 |
| Tensile strength | 41 +/- 8 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 9.6% +/- 1.0% |
| Flexural strength | 75 +/- 2 MPa |
| Flexural modulus | 3040 +/- 21 MPa |
| Impact strength | 70.7 +/- 6.2 kJ/m2 |
| Heat deflection temperature (HDT) | 74 C |
| Vicat softening temperature | 83 C |
These are typical values from standardized manufacturer testing. Printed-part results vary with geometry, load direction, wall thickness, infill, environment, and production method. Heat-deflection temperature is a comparison point—not a guaranteed continuous-use temperature.
Material ratings are selection guidance, not guaranteed part specifications. Ask for an application review when a requirement is safety-critical or must meet a published value.
Everyday material
Best for higher-stiffness engineering parts and more heat
Choose PET-CF when stiffness, dimensional stability, and better heat performance justify a premium over PETG-based options.
For dimensionally stable machine-side parts that need more stiffness and heat capability than PETG-based options.
Choose PETG-CF unless the part genuinely needs the added stiffness or temperature capability.
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| Part-performance property | Manufacturer-reported value |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.30 g/cm3 |
| Composition | PET with 15% carbon fiber |
| Tensile strength (XY) | 74 MPa unannealed; 73 MPa annealed |
| Tensile strength (Z) | 35 MPa unannealed |
| Young's modulus (XY) | 5950 MPa unannealed; 6700 MPa annealed |
| Young's modulus (Z) | 3400 MPa unannealed |
| Elongation at break (XY) | 2.5% unannealed; 1.5% annealed |
| Elongation at break (Z) | 1.15% unannealed |
| Charpy impact strength | 9 kJ/m2 unannealed; 4.8 kJ/m2 annealed |
| Flexural strength | 116 MPa unannealed; 115 MPa annealed |
| Flexural modulus | 5600 MPa unannealed; 5900 MPa annealed |
| Vicat softening temperature | 220 C |
| Glass transition temperature | 80 C |
| Izod impact | 36 kJ/m |
| HDT at 1.8 MPa | 76.6 C unannealed; 118 C annealed |
| HDT at 0.45 MPa | 86.7 C unannealed; 176 C annealed |
| Water absorption | 0.5% |
These are typical values from standardized manufacturer testing. Printed-part results vary with geometry, load direction, wall thickness, infill, environment, and production method. Heat-deflection temperature is a comparison point—not a guaranteed continuous-use temperature.
Material ratings are selection guidance, not guaranteed part specifications. Ask for an application review when a requirement is safety-critical or must meet a published value.
Engineering material
Best for long-term outdoor use
Choose ASA for functional parts that will live outdoors or face sustained sunlight, rain, changing weather, and warm environments.
For outdoor brackets, housings, mounts, and equipment parts that must tolerate sunlight, weather, and warm conditions.
Choose PETG for ordinary weather exposure at a lower price, or a reinforced material when rigidity is the main requirement.
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| Part-performance property | Manufacturer-reported value |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.09 g/cm3 |
| Tensile strength (XY) | 35 +/- 2 MPa |
| Elongation at break (XY) | 9.4% +/- 2.3% |
| Flexural strength | 65 +/- 4 MPa |
| Flexural modulus | 1905 +/- 131 MPa |
| Impact strength | 40.1 +/- 3.7 kJ/m2 (XY) |
| HDT at 0.45 MPa | 99 C |
| Vicat softening temperature | 102 C |
These are typical values from standardized manufacturer testing. Printed-part results vary with geometry, load direction, wall thickness, infill, environment, and production method. Heat-deflection temperature is a comparison point—not a guaranteed continuous-use temperature.
Material ratings are selection guidance, not guaranteed part specifications. Ask for an application review when a requirement is safety-critical or must meet a published value.
Engineering material
Best for maximum stiffness and extreme heat
Choose PA6-CF for rigid, load-bearing engineering parts that need carbon-fiber reinforcement, wear resistance, and the highest advertised heat performance in this material lineup.
For rigid, load-bearing machine parts used around sustained heat, wear, or demanding service conditions.
Choose PET-CF for a more economical rigid part, or PA12-CF for wet, oily, or chemical exposure.
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| Part-performance property | Manufacturer-reported value |
|---|---|
| Composition | 80% PA nylon, 20% carbon fiber |
| Density | 1.12 g/cm3 |
| Tensile strength (XY) | 112 +/- 10 MPa |
| Elongation at break (XY) | 12% +/- 3% |
| Flexural strength | 192 +/- 20 MPa |
| Flexural modulus | 8600 +/- 400 MPa |
| Impact strength | 6.5 +/- 2 kJ/m2 (notched Izod, XY) |
| HDT at 0.45 MPa | 203 +/- 3 C |
These are typical values from standardized manufacturer testing. Printed-part results vary with geometry, load direction, wall thickness, infill, environment, and production method. Heat-deflection temperature is a comparison point—not a guaranteed continuous-use temperature.
Material ratings are selection guidance, not guaranteed part specifications. Ask for an application review when a requirement is safety-critical or must meet a published value.
Engineering material
Best for wear, oil, fuel, and lighter-weight parts
Choose PA12-CF for tough moving parts and automotive or shop components that need lower moisture sensitivity, strong wear resistance, and resistance to grease, fuel, and solvents.
For durable, lightweight parts exposed to sliding wear, moisture, grease, fuel, or shop chemicals.
Choose PA6-CF when maximum rigidity and heat are more important than environmental resistance.
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| Part-performance property | Manufacturer-reported value |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.08 g/cm3 |
| Composition | 80% PA nylon, 20% carbon fiber |
| Tensile strength (XY) | 86 +/- 6 MPa |
| Elongation at break (XY) | 13.7% +/- 2.5% |
| Flexural strength | 160 +/- 30 MPa |
| Flexural modulus | 5800 +/- 300 MPa |
| Impact strength | 11.3 +/- 2.5 kJ/m2 (XY) |
| Heat deflection temperature (HDT) | 175 +/- 3 C |
These are typical values from standardized manufacturer testing. Printed-part results vary with geometry, load direction, wall thickness, infill, environment, and production method. Heat-deflection temperature is a comparison point—not a guaranteed continuous-use temperature.
Material ratings are selection guidance, not guaranteed part specifications. Ask for an application review when a requirement is safety-critical or must meet a published value.
Engineering material
Best nylon option for impact and abrasion
Choose Easy PA when you need nylon toughness, abrasion resistance, and repeated impact performance without paying for fiber-reinforced rigidity.
For tough functional parts that need to absorb impact, resist abrasion, and hold together under repeated use.
Choose PETG when ordinary functional durability is enough, or a fiber-reinforced nylon when rigidity matters more.
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| Part-performance property | Manufacturer-reported value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Nylon 6/66 copolymer |
| Density | 1.10 g/cm3 |
| Tensile strength | 61 +/- 6 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 15% +/- 3% |
| Flexural strength | 91 +/- 5 MPa |
| Flexural modulus | 2314 +/- 250 MPa |
| Impact strength | 11 +/- 3 kJ/m2 (notched Izod, XY) |
| Heat deflection temperature (HDT) | 119 +/- 3 C |
| Vicat softening temperature | 135 C |
These are typical values from standardized manufacturer testing. Printed-part results vary with geometry, load direction, wall thickness, infill, environment, and production method. Heat-deflection temperature is a comparison point—not a guaranteed continuous-use temperature.
Material ratings are selection guidance, not guaranteed part specifications. Ask for an application review when a requirement is safety-critical or must meet a published value.
Engineering material
Best for high heat and chemical resistance
Choose PA6-GF for glass-fiber-reinforced nylon parts that need high heat capability, chemical resistance, impact performance, and strong dimensional stability.
For rigid industrial parts exposed to heat, cleaners, fuels, or demanding shop environments.
Choose PA6-CF when maximum stiffness is the priority, or PET-CF when the environment is less severe.
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| Part-performance property | Manufacturer-reported value |
|---|---|
| Composition | 75% PA nylon, 25% glass fiber |
| Density | 1.269 g/cm3 |
| Tensile strength | 89 +/- 8 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 12.5% +/- 3% |
| Flexural strength | 176 +/- 8 MPa |
| Impact strength | 10.5 +/- 2.5 kJ/m2 (notched Izod) |
| Heat deflection temperature (HDT) | 205.2 +/- 3 C |
These are typical values from standardized manufacturer testing. Printed-part results vary with geometry, load direction, wall thickness, infill, environment, and production method. Heat-deflection temperature is a comparison point—not a guaranteed continuous-use temperature.
Material ratings are selection guidance, not guaranteed part specifications. Ask for an application review when a requirement is safety-critical or must meet a published value.
Engineering material
Best for tough, heat-resistant, paint-ready parts
Choose PC-ABS when you need the strength and thermal stability of polycarbonate with the impact resistance, finish quality, and post-processing advantages of ABS.
For tough housings, guards, handles, and finished parts that may be painted or otherwise post-processed.
Choose PETG for a lower-cost utility part, or PET-CF when stiffness matters more than impact resistance.
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| Part-performance property | Manufacturer-reported value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Polycarbonate and ABS hybrid |
| Density | 1.081 g/cm3 |
| Tensile strength | 38 +/- 3 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 8% +/- 2% |
| Flexural strength | 70 +/- 3 MPa |
| Flexural modulus | 2300 +/- 200 MPa |
| Impact strength | 15 +/- 3 kJ/m2 (notched Izod) |
| Heat deflection temperature (HDT) | 102 +/- 2 C |
These are typical values from standardized manufacturer testing. Printed-part results vary with geometry, load direction, wall thickness, infill, environment, and production method. Heat-deflection temperature is a comparison point—not a guaranteed continuous-use temperature.
Material ratings are selection guidance, not guaranteed part specifications. Ask for an application review when a requirement is safety-critical or must meet a published value.
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