Material guide
Compare materials to pick the right one for your project.
Specs
Strength2/5
Flexibility1/5
Heat resistance1/5
Ease of printing5/5
Outdoor resistance1/5
Surface quality5/5
Cost5/5
Best uses
Prototypes, display models, decorative parts, fast iteration.
Advantages
Easiest to print, crisp detail, low cost, huge color range.
Disadvantages
Not heat or sun resistant, brittle under repeated load.
Recommended printer
Any FDM printer; usable on open-frame machines.
Recommended settings
Nozzle 200-220°C, bed 50-60°C, no enclosure needed.