FDM 3D Printing Materials

Overview of common FDM 3D Printing Materials

Standard Materials

Material
Description
Nozzle Temp
Bed Temp
Other Notes

PLA

The most common 3D printing material. Moderate strength, low temperature resistance.

190-230 °C

50-70 °C

PETG

Moderate strength. Moderate temperature resistance.

230-260 °C

60-80 °C

ABS

Moderate strength. Moderate temperature resistance

240-260 °C

90-100 °C

Warps very easily, must be printed in an enclosure.

ASA

Moderate strength. Moderate temperature resistance.

240-260 °C

90-100 °C

Similar to ABS but slightly easier to work with.

TPU

Flexible material. Low temperature resistance.

190-230 °C

30-50 °C

Must use glue stick under print. Harness depends on durometer rating. Must be dried before use.

Reinforced Materials

Material
Description
Nozzle Temp
Bed Temp
Other Notes

PETG-CF

High strength. Moderate temperature resistance.

240-270 °C

60-80 °C

Must use hardened nozzle.

ABS-GF

High strength. Moderate temperature resistance.

250-270 °C

90-100 °C

Must use hardened nozzle.

ASA-CF

High strength. Moderate temperature resistance

250-270 °C

90-100 °C

Must use hardened nozzle.

PA6-CF

Highest strength. High temperature resistance.

270-290 °C

100-120 °C

Must use hardened nozzle. Must Dry before use. Full enclosure necessary, heated chamber recommended.

PC-CF

Highest strength. High temperature resistance.

270-290 °C

100-120 °C

Must use hardened nozzle. Drying before use recommended. Full enclosure recommended.

ONYX

Highest Strength. High Temperature Resistance

300°C

N/A

Only compatible with Markforged Printers

Last updated

Was this helpful?