PLA
Cost ●●●●The default choice for most parts: high detail, clean surfaces, lowest cost. Not suitable for parts exposed to temperatures above 55°C or prolonged direct sunlight.
- Layer height
- 0.12–0.32 mm
- Max size
- 360×360×360
- Colours
Material guide
Materials
Every material with its real properties and limits. Pricing follows your part's weight and print time, not the material alone.
- Materials
- 6
- Max build size
- 360×360×360
- Finest layer
- 0.12 mm
- Colours available
- 8
What does your part need?
Pick the need and we will take you to the right material.
Every material in detail
PETG
Cost ●●●●Tougher than PLA with better heat and moisture resistance, and slight flexibility that prevents sudden fracture. Good for enclosures, functional parts and outdoor use.
- Layer height
- 0.16–0.32 mm
- Max size
- 360×360×360
- Colours
ABS
Cost ●●●●Heat resistant to roughly 95°C, and can be acetone-smoothed or machined. Requires an enclosed printer; slight warping is possible on large parts.
- Layer height
- 0.16–0.32 mm
- Max size
- 360×360×360
- Colours
ASA
Cost ●●●●The best choice for outdoor use in the UAE climate: UV resistant, does not yellow or become brittle in the sun, with durability close to ABS.
- Layer height
- 0.16–0.30 mm
- Max size
- 360×360×360
- Colours
TPU 95A (Flexible)
Cost ●●●●Rubber-like and flexible, returns to shape after compression. Suited to gaskets, bushings, grips and protective covers. Prints far slower than rigid materials, so costs more.
- Layer height
- 0.16–0.28 mm
- Max size
- 360×360×360
- Colours
Nylon Carbon Fibre (PA-CF)
Cost ●●●●The strongest here: high stiffness, wear and heat resistance, excellent dimensional stability. For load-bearing mechanical parts and functional spares. Surface is naturally matte and slightly rough.
- Layer height
- 0.16–0.28 mm
- Max size
- 360×360×360
- Colours
Quick comparison
| Material | Density | Layer range | Max size | Colours | Relative price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | 1.24 g/cm³ | 0.12–0.32 mm | 360×360×360 | 8 | 1.1× |
| PETG | 1.27 g/cm³ | 0.16–0.32 mm | 360×360×360 | 8 | 1.2× |
| ABS | 1.04 g/cm³ | 0.16–0.32 mm | 360×360×360 | 4 | 1.0× |
| ASA | 1.07 g/cm³ | 0.16–0.30 mm | 360×360×360 | 3 | 1.3× |
| TPU 95A (Flexible) | 1.21 g/cm³ | 0.16–0.28 mm | 360×360×360 | 3 | 2.1× |
| Nylon Carbon Fibre (PA-CF) | 1.12 g/cm³ | 0.16–0.28 mm | 360×360×360 | 1 | 3.0× |
Not sure which material to pick?
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