Materials
We stock many plastic materials for 3D printing, and each offers unique qualities suited to specific projects. We help you choose the most appropriate.
PLA
PLA
PLA is an affordable and widely used 3D printing material, known for its strength, fine detail, and excellent finish. However, it softens at a relatively low temperature of 55°C and can be somewhat brittle. PLA also comes in an impressive range of vibrant colours.
PETG
PETG
PETG is tougher and less brittle than PLA, offering excellent durability for high-quality 3D prints. It has low shrinkage, strong chemical and water resistance, and can withstand temperatures up to 65°C, making it ideal for demanding outdoor and industrial applications.
PCTG
PCTG
PCTG is a NEW material in the same polymer family as PETG. PCTG filament is an improvement on PETG due to its increased impact strength, high dimensional stability and low shrinkage. Spectrum Premium PCTG filament combines the most desirable features of Tough PLA and PETG. PCTG material has a heat resistance temperature of 76°C, as well as an excellent print surface and higher elasticity. Additional advantages include the high chemical resistance of the printed models.
FLEX
Flex
“FLEX” covers a range of materials including Thermoplastic PolyUrethane (TPU) and PolyEthylene (TPE).
This type of material is highly elastic and flexible, with strong chemical resistance, stretchability, low porosity and high strength. They come in a variety of grades distinguished by the amount of flexibility as measured on the SHORE scales. We offer grades 60D, 90A, 95A and 98A.
ABS ASA
ABS & ASA
ABS is tough, impact-resistant, abrasion-resistant, and can withstand high temperatures to 98C. It’s a good electrical insulator and resists corrosion. ASA shares many of ABS’s qualities and adds strong UV resistance, heat resistance to 93C, and greater strength and rigidity.
PP
Polypropylene
PP is durable, lightweight, and semi-flexible, making it ideal for creating prototypes with water-tight tolerances. It offers excellent fatigue resistance, high chemical resistance, and impressive heat resistance to 100C, making it perfect for demanding applications.
PA
Nylon
PA is strong, durable, and can easily withstand heavy loads. It resists high temperatures up to 150°C and is more flexible than filaments like ABS. PA is easy to machine, with excellent wear and abrasion resistance, and offers outstanding chemical resistance.
PC
Polycarbonate
PC is one of the strongest 3D printing filaments, more durable and impact-resistant than ABS and Nylon. It has a 150°C tolerance, is naturally transparent, and maintains shape and precision. It’s also more cost-effective than other high-performance materials.
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