3D printing filament

3D printing filament is the thermoplastic feedstock for fused filament fabrication 3D printers. There are many types of filament available with different properties.

Filament comes in a range of diameters, most commonly 1.75 mm and 2.85 mm with the latter often being confused with the less common 3 mm. 

Filament consists of one continuous slender plastic thread spooled into a reel.

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Filament Special Properties Uses Strength Density(kg/m³) Flexibility Durability Difficulty to print Print Temperature(°C) Bed Temperature(°C) Printing notes
PLA Easy to print, biodegradable, though only in very specific conditions Consumer Products Medium 1240 Low Medium Low 180–230 No heated bed needed or, 60–80 °C are recommended also
ABS Durable, Impact resistant Functional Parts Medium 1010 Medium High Medium 210-250 50-100
PETG(XT, N-Vent) More flexible than PLA or ABS, Durable ALL Medium 1270 High High Medium 250-270 90-110
TPU Extremely flexible, Rubber-like Elastic Parts, Wearables LOW High Medium High 225-235 No heated bed needed Print slowly
PET(CEP) Strong, Flexible, Durable, Recyclable All High High High Medium 220-250 No heated bed needed
ASA Rigid, Durable, Weather Resistant Outdoor Medium Low High Medium 240-260 100-120
PC-ABS Rigid, Durable, Impact Resistant, Resilient, Deflecting Heat Functional Parts Medium Low High High 260-280 120