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Here you can find helpful information about what materials would work best based on your printing needs.

Materials
Just starting out? Check out our beginner’s section for information on what materials and printers to consider.

ABS
Strong and robust. Heat and chemical resilient. An Inexpensive choice for engineering-grade prints.

Polycarbonate PC
High strength, impact resistance, and high heat deflection. Used in engineering applications.

PLA
PLA is easy to print, at low cost. Non-toxic and Eco friendly. A perfect starting point for people new to 3D printing.

ABS-X
ABS-X is a modified version of ABS with reduced warping and more reliable bed adhesion.

PCTPE
PCTPE is Taulman’s version of a flexible filament, which is a co-polymer of TPE and Nylon.

Polypropylene
Polypropylene is a semi-flexible water-resistant lightweight material. PP is relatively lightweight and has good chemical resistant properties.

Nylon
Nylon has high impact. abrasion & heat resistance; offering a high amount of tensile strength..

PET-G
A versatile middle ground between PLA and ABS. PET-G Is stronger than PLA but easier to print with than ABS.

TPU
A Rubber-like flexible material. TPU boasts extreme flexibility and even remains flexible in colder environments. This flexibility also means it can retain its form after taking impacts.

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