3D Printing Filament Materials
TPU
Thermoplastic Polyurethanes. Flexible, elastic, impact resistant. Useful for flexible or impact resistant parts
ABS
PLA+
PLA
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene. Strong, durable, can be treated to attain a smooth finish. Useful for mechanical parts
Polylactic Acid with additives to make it stronger and more impact resistant. Useful for functional parts
Polylactic Acid. Inexpensive, easy to print, relatively strong. Useful for prototyping or low impact functional parts
Nylon
Extremely strong, tough, low friction. High resistance to impact, wear, and chemicals. Useful for high endurance parts
PETG
Tough, high resistance to impact, chemicals, and UV light. Useful for outdoor applications. FDA approved food safe
Polypropylene
Strong, tough, and lightweight. Easy to make watertight containers from, even when 3D printing.
Wood PLA
PLA infused with fine wood powder. Similar look and feel to wood. Can be sanded, glued, stained, or painted like wood.
3D Printing Resins
Strong and reliable. Useful for miniatures, prototyping, functional parts, and a variety of other applications.
Standard
Flexible
Rubbery and stretchy. Similar to silicone. Useful for seals, gaskets, or mold making.
Casting
Plant-Based
Designed to burn away like wax. Useful for casting metal items like jewelry or complex metal components.
More environmentally friendly. Made from organic compounds like soy. Similar to standard resin in most ways.