What Materials Are Used in 3D Printing?
The main FDM materials
| Material | Best for |
|---|---|
| PLA | Visual, miniatures, decor |
| PETG | Functional, impact, transparent |
| ABS | Heat-resistant indoor parts |
| ASA | Outdoor parts (UV stable) |
| TPU | Flexible parts |
| Nylon | Tough functional parts |
| PC | High-temperature engineering |
| PVB | Smoothable decorative |
| PCTG | Tougher / clearer PETG alternative |
| HTPLA | Annealable for heat resistance |
Composite filaments
- Carbon fibre (PLA-CF, PETG-CF, PA-CF): stiff, dimensionally stable
- Glass fibre (PETG-GF, PC-GF): stiffness and stability
- Wood-fill PLA: real wood particles, sands like wood
- Marble-fill PLA: mineral filler, stone-like finish
- Metal-fill PLA: real metal powder, polishable
Specialty
- Silk PLA: glossy pearlescent finish
- Matte PLA: low-sheen finish
- Gradient PLA: colour shifts through the spool
- Glow PLA: charges in light, glows in dark
- Translucent: clear and tinted clear
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