PLA
Easy to print, good for prototypes and parts with little heat exposure.
PLA sheet (EN)Materials for FDM 3D printing
The most common fused-filament materials: main characteristics and typical use cases.
Material sheets
PLA+
Enhanced PLA: often tougher while staying straightforward to print.
PLA+ sheet (EN)PETG
A common compromise: somewhat tougher and more stable than PLA.
PETG sheet (EN)PET
Polyester other than PETG: transparency, moisture behaviour — more niche.
PET sheet (EN)ABS
Good mechanical and thermal properties; needs heated enclosure and ventilation.
ABS sheetHIPS
Light, sandable; often a limonene-soluble support for ABS in dual extrusion.
HIPS sheet (EN)PVA
Water-soluble support; dual extrusion — airtight storage is essential.
PVA sheet (EN)BVOH
Premium water-soluble support, often more reliable than PVA — pricier.
BVOH sheet (EN)ASA
Close to ABS, with better UV and outdoor behaviour; technical printing.
ASA sheetPA (nylon)
Mechanical, wear, technical parts; moisture-sensitive, demanding to print.
PA sheetPA6
Nylon 6: strong mechanics and wear; hygroscopic, often “livelier” than PA12.
PA6 sheet (EN)PA12
Nylon 12: often more stable and predictable than PA6; higher cost.
PA12 sheet (EN)PC (polycarbonate)
High stiffness and heat resistance; very technical printing, filament often needs drying.
PC sheet (EN)PEEK
Ultra high performance: heat, mechanics, chemistry — specialised hardware required.
PEEK sheet (EN)PEI (Ultem)
Top-tier engineering thermoplastic; requirements close to PEEK in many workflows.
PEI sheet (EN)Polypropylene (PP)
Moisture and chemical resistance for technical uses; more demanding to print.
PP sheetTPU
Flexible filament: damping, grip, deformable parts; more tuning required.
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