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3D Printing Materials — Carbon Fibre, Glass Fibre & Everyday Polymers

Pick by the job the part has to do. Here's what each material is good at, and where it falls short.

Spools of PA6-CF carbon fibre reinforced nylon filament used for engineering-grade 3D printed parts
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Which material do I need?

If your part needsStart with
Outdoor, sun or UV exposureASA
Stiff jigs and fixturesPA6-CForPET-CF15
Humid or wet environmentsPA12-CF
Impact or flexTPU 68DorPA6-GF
Low-cost fit checkPLA Basic
Everyday brackets and housingsPETG HF
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Material guide

Range A

Everyday & Prototyping

Easy-printing materials for concept models, fit checks and everyday functional parts. Colour options vary by material. ABS and other materials available on request.

  • PLA Basic

    To order
    Best for
    Concept models, fit checks and low-cost prototypes
    Strengths
    Rigid, sharp detail, fastest turnaround — indoor, low-heat use only
    Limits
    Softens at fairly low temperatures; not for heat, sun or sustained load.
    Black | White | Red

  • PETG HF

    To order
    Best for
    Everyday brackets, housings and functional parts
    Strengths
    Tougher than PLA, moisture- and chemical-resistant, low cost
    Limits
    Less stiff than fibre-filled grades and can creep under sustained load.
    Black | White | Red

  • ASA

    To order
    Best for
    Enclosures, covers and parts for heat or outdoors
    Strengths
    UV- and weather-stable, heat- and impact-resistant, clean matte finish
    Limits
    Less stiff than fibre-filled materials; Black only.
    Black

  • TPU 68D

    To order
    Best for
    Bumpers, grips, seals and impact-absorbing parts
    Strengths
    Semi-rigid flex, abrasion-resistant, damps vibration
    Limits
    Not for precise rigid fits; very fine detail is limited.
    Black | White | Red

Range B

Fibre-Reinforced

Carbon- and glass-filled filaments for stiffness, dimensional stability, and strength-to-weight.

  • PA6-CF

    To order
    Best for
    Tooling, fixtures and load-bearing brackets
    Strengths
    Very stiff and strong, high heat resistance, wear-resistant
    Limits
    Absorbs moisture over time, which lowers stiffness; less impact-tough than glass-filled.
    Black

  • PA6-GF

    To order
    Best for
    Structural parts and wear components that take impacts
    Strengths
    Tougher and less brittle than carbon-filled, heat-resistant
    Limits
    Heavier and less stiff than carbon-filled grades; absorbs moisture.
    Black | White | Red

  • PET-CF15

    To order
    Best for
    Precise jigs, mounts and housings
    Strengths
    Rigid and dimensionally stable, low warp, low moisture uptake
    Limits
    Less impact-tough than the nylon grades.
    Black

  • PET-GF15

    To order
    Best for
    Fixtures and industrial parts that must hold their shape
    Strengths
    Stable and tough, chemical-resistant, cost-effective
    Limits
    Less stiff than carbon-filled grades.
    Black

  • PA12-CF

    To order
    Best for
    Parts for humid or wet environments, ducts and wear parts
    Strengths
    Stiff and light, very low moisture uptake, holds tolerances
    Limits
    Less stiff than PA6-CF and costs more.
    Black

Range C

High-Performance

Engineering polymers for extreme heat, chemicals and demanding industrial environments. Coming soon — ask us about your application.

  • PPA-CF

    Coming soon
    Best for
    Under-hood, high-heat tooling and structural parts
    Strengths
    Stiffer and more heat-resistant than nylon, resists oils and fuels, low moisture uptake
    Limits
    Not yet available; higher cost than nylon grades.
    Black

  • PPS-CF

    Coming soon
    Best for
    Parts exposed to chemicals, fuels and high heat
    Strengths
    Near-universal chemical resistance, very stable, inherently flame-retardant
    Limits
    Not yet available; more brittle than nylon grades.
    Black

  • PEI

    (ULTEM 9085)

    Coming soon
    Best for
    Flame-rated enclosures, ducts and interior parts
    Strengths
    Inherently flame-retardant with low smoke, high heat resistance, strong and tough
    Limits
    Not yet available; premium cost, slower to print.
    Tan | Black

  • PEEK

    Coming soon
    Best for
    Parts for extreme heat, harsh chemicals and demanding industries
    Strengths
    Exceptional heat and chemical resistance, very strong, inherently flame-retardant
    Limits
    Not yet available; premium cost.
    Tan
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