Printer Info & Other Resources

Available Printers

Material List


Material Pros Cons Printive Temperature
Polylactic Acid (PLA) Cheap, easy to print, bioplastic Brittle, hard to post-process with solvents 195 - 210
PolyVinyl Alcohol (PVA) Dissolves in Water Poor adhesion, prone to clog 215 - 225
Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG) Cheap, stronger plastic than PLA, higher heat resistance, good surface finish, slightly flexible Stringing, bed adhesion more difficult than PLA 220 - 240
Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Extremely flexible material Slow to print 220 - 240
Polycarbonate - high temperature resistence
- high impact and tensible strength
- good electrical insulating properties
- hygroscopic
- high printing temperature
- high warping
260 - 280

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