Filament Database

3D PRINTING FILAMENTS

Print temperatures, drying schedules, moisture sensitivity, storage, and known issues for 13 common FDM filaments- from beginner PLA to engineering PC and specialty composites.

STANDARD

Beginner-friendly everyday filaments. Easy to print, widely available.

beginner

PLA

The easiest filament to print. Forgiving, low-warp, great surface finish.

Nozzle
200-210°C
Bed
50-60°C
Max speed
80 mm/s
Dry
45°C · 4h
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beginner

PLA+

Tougher, less brittle PLA blend. Slightly higher temp and impact resistance.

Nozzle
200-230°C
Bed
50-65°C
Max speed
80 mm/s
Dry
45°C · 4h
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beginner Moisture sensitive

PETG

Tough, water-resistant, and food-safe-friendly. The functional PLA upgrade.

Nozzle
247-257°C
Bed
70-85°C
Max speed
60 mm/s
Dry
65°C · 4h
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ENGINEERING

Tough, heat-resistant materials for functional and structural parts.

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ABS

Heat-resistant, impact-tough, and machinable - but warps without an enclosure.

Nozzle
235-245°C
Bed
95-110°C
Max speed
60 mm/s
Dry
80°C · 4h
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ASA

UV-stable ABS replacement. The go-to for outdoor functional parts.

Nozzle
255-265°C
Bed
95-110°C
Max speed
60 mm/s
Dry
80°C · 4h
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advanced Moisture sensitive

Nylon

Tough, abrasion-resistant, and chemically tolerant. Notoriously moisture-hungry.

Nozzle
289-299°C
Bed
70-90°C
Max speed
50 mm/s
Dry
80°C · 12h
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PC (Polycarbonate)

High-temp, transparent, and extremely tough. Demanding hardware to print well.

Nozzle
265-275°C
Bed
100-120°C
Max speed
45 mm/s
Dry
80°C · 8h
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FLEXIBLE

Rubber-like materials that bend without breaking.

intermediate Moisture sensitive

TPU

Rubbery flexible filament. Best on direct-drive extruders at slow speeds.

Nozzle
227-237°C
Bed
40-60°C
Max speed
30 mm/s
Dry
50°C · 6h
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SPECIALTY

Aesthetic, composite, and dissolvable filaments for specific use cases.

beginner

Silk PLA

Glossy, satin-finish PLA blend that mimics painted plastic.

Nozzle
210-220°C
Bed
50-65°C
Max speed
60 mm/s
Dry
45°C · 4h
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intermediate

Carbon Fiber PLA

Stiff, dimensionally stable PLA blend. Wears out brass nozzles fast.

Nozzle
210-230°C
Bed
50-65°C
Max speed
60 mm/s
Dry
45°C · 4h
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HIPS

Dissolvable in limonene. Used as ABS support material on dual extruders.

Nozzle
235-245°C
Bed
95-110°C
Max speed
50 mm/s
Dry
65°C · 4h
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intermediate Moisture sensitive

PVA

Water-soluble support filament for PLA. Very moisture-sensitive.

Nozzle
210-220°C
Bed
45-60°C
Max speed
40 mm/s
Dry
45°C · 6h
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beginner

Wood Fill PLA

PLA blended with sawdust. Sands and stains like real wood.

Nozzle
195-220°C
Bed
50-60°C
Max speed
50 mm/s
Dry
45°C · 4h
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