
How to choose the best filament for your project
STANDARD FILAMENTS

PLA (Polylactic Acid)
PLA is a thermoplastic* aliphatic polyester derived from renewable biomass and PLA is easily biodegradable by composing. PLA polymers range from amorphous glassy polymer to semi-crystalline and highly crystalline polymer with a glass transition of 60 °C and melting points of 130-180 °C. It is the best material for printing large parts. That is possible thanks to it’s very low thermal expansion.
Printing temperature | 190 - 220 °C |
Bed temperature | Not required (40 - 60 °C for bigger parts) |
Bed adhesion | Blue painters tape, Glue stick, Magigoo or others |
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ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)

ABS is a thermoplastic* polymer with great thermal and mechanical properties. With high impact resistance and toughness it's a great material for demanding applications. Its glass transition temperature is approximately 105 °C (221 °F) so the ABS can be easily used for indoor or outdoor applications.
Printing temperature | 220 - 240 °C |
Bed temperature | 80 - 100 °C |
Bed adhesion | Blue painters tape, Glue stick, Magigoo or others |
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CPE (Co-Polyester)
CPE (Co-Polyester) is a very strong and versatile material with great thermal resistance and chemical resistance. It is the great material for printing mechanical parts. CPE is great for printing large object, because it has almost no warping.
Printing temperature | 245 - 275 °C |
Bed temperature | 70 - 80 °C |
Bed adhesion | Blue painters tape, Glue stick, Magigoo or others |
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SPECIALTY FILAMENTS
ASA (Acrylic Styrene Acrylonitrile)
ASA is a UV resistant thermoplastic* with great thermal resistance. ASA is an advanced material with excellent weather resistance, retention of physical features, good dimensional stability and higher rigidity than ABS. Low level of yellowing is very important for functional applications with long-term use.
Printing temperature | 235 - 255 °C |
Bed temperature | 80 - 100 °C |
Bed adhesion | Blue painters tape, Glue stick, Magigoo or others |
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TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane)
Flexible TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane) material is combining high elasticity while maintaining incredible structure and the strength to withstand the toughest work environments. Incredible layer to layer bonding, excellent resistance to wear and tear, and ease of use make this filament a great choice for everyday use. TPU is a class of polyurethane plastics with great properties, like resistance to oil, grease, UV resistance and abrasion.
Printing temperature | 200 - 220 °C |
Bed temperature | 30 - 50 °C |
Bed adhesion | Thin layer of glue stick, Magigoo or others |
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Wood Composite Filament
Wood-like 3D printer materials give 3D printed objects the look and feel of real wood. They imbue parts with other wood-like attributes, such as the ability be stained, cut, painted, and sanded. Wood filament is made of a biodegradable wood material. The material exhibits similar mechanical features as PLA and models printed with this material have a genuine appearance of real wood.
Printing temperature | 170 - 210 °C |
Bed temperature | Not required (40 - 60 °C for bigger parts) |
Bed adhesion | Thin layer of glue stick, Magigoo or others |
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Nylon (Polyamide)
Nylon (Polyamide) represents a range of different materials that provide excellent durability and high impact and wear resistance. The Nylon is an incredibly strong material and its low friction coefficient and high melting temperature make it an excellent choice for 3D printing. These features make the Nylon based material the most versatile choice for demanding applications.
Printing temperature | 235 - 250 °C |
Bed temperature | 80 - 100 °C |
Bed adhesion | PVA based glue stick, Magigoo or others |
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Nylon Carbon Fiber
Nylon Carbon Fiber is a reinforced nylon material with added micro carbon fibers. Nylon Carbon Fiber is an engineering grade filament, designed for desktop 3D printing. It has a high impact and chemical resistance, as well as high tensile strength. The perfect processing stability make this filament capable of printing engineering parts.
Printing temperature | 240 - 260 °C |
Bed temperature | 80 - 100 °C |
Bed adhesion | PVA based glue stick, Magigoo or others |
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HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)
HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) and is very similar to ABS, such as high rigidity and impact resistance. The primary difference is that HIPS uses D-Limonene as a solvent. This means that you can use HIPS as a support material which can then easily be dissolved by placing your print in D-Limonene.
Printing temperature | 245 - 250 °C |
Bed temperature | 90 - 100 °C |
Bed adhesion | PVA based glue stick, Magigoo, Kaptone tape or others |
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*A thermoplastic, or thermosoftening plastic, is a plastic polymer material that becomes pliable or moldable at a certain elevated temperature and solidifies upon cooling.
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