PCTG Filament Australia: Tougher Clearer PETG in Stock
Why PCTG over PETG
| Property | PETG | PCTG |
|---|---|---|
| Impact resistance | Good | Better |
| Clarity for transparent prints | Good | Best for FDM |
| Stringing tendency | Common | Lower |
| Brittleness over time | Some | Less |
| Print temp | 230 to 245 C | 240 to 255 C |
Print at a glance
- Nozzle: 240 to 255 C
- Bed: 70 to 90 C with glue stick on PEI
- Layer fan: 50 to 80 percent
- Enclosure: not required
- Retraction: standard PETG settings
Best uses for PCTG
- Transparent and translucent prints where clarity matters
- Functional parts that take impact
- Long-term outdoor parts in shade (slightly better UV than PETG)
- Parts where PETG is almost right but you want tougher
Sydney 24/7 pickup
Sydney customers can collect at any hour from the 24/7 self-serve pickup locker at the Siddament warehouse, 90 Victoria Road, North Parramatta NSW 2151. Order online, pick up at 2 am if you need to.