Filament Guide

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PLA
SnapSpeed PLA, + 6 more
PETG
PETG HF, + 1 more
TPU
TPU 95A HF, TPU 90A
ABS/ASA
ABS, ASA
SnapSpeed PLA, + 12 more
Parameters
SnapSpeed PLA
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Matte PLA
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Silk PLA
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Silk Dual-Color PLA
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Wood PLA
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PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle
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PETG HF
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PETG Translucent
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TPU 95A HF
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TPU 90A
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FeaturesHigh SpeedMatte FinishSilk GlossColor ShiftSilk GlossWood FeelHigh StiffnessCarbon Fiber TextureDimensional StabilityColor MixingHeat ResistanceUV ResistanceDurabilityHigh SpeedTranslucent AppearanceClear FinishHeat ResistanceUV ResistanceDurabilityFlexibleFlexibleSoftImpact ResistanceHeat ResistanceDurabilityImpact ResistanceHeat ResistanceUV ResistanceDurability
ApplicationsToys & GamesHome UseToys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome UseToys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome UseToys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome UseToys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome UseEngineering PartsFunctional PartsToys & GamesDecorative PiecesOutdoor UseToys & GamesFunctional PartsHome UseOutdoor UseToys & GamesDecorative PiecesFunctional PartsHome UseToys & GamesEngineering PartsFunctional PartsHome UseToys & GamesEngineering PartsFunctional PartsHome UseEngineering PartsFunctional PartsOutdoor UseEngineering PartsFunctional Parts
Experience RequiredBeginnerBeginnerBeginnerBeginnerBeginnerIntermediateBeginnerBeginnerBeginnerIntermediateIntermediateIntermediateIntermediate
Properties
ToughnessImpact Strength – XY
5.0 ± 0.5 kJ/m² (Notched)
6.7 ± 0.5 kJ/m²
13.8 ± 1.3 kJ/m²
13.8 ± 1.3 kJ/m²
6 ± 3 kJ/m²
5.5 ± 0.2 kJ/m² (Notched)
3.3 ± 0.2 kJ/m²
20.24 ± 3.95 kJ/m²; 4.95 ± 0.55 kJ/m² (Notched)
34.16 ± 1.22 kJ/m²; 2.91 ± 0.11 kJ/m² (Notched)
N/A
N/A
18.0 ± 0.9 kJ/m² (Notched)
10.3 ± 0.4 kJ/m² (Notched)
StrengthBending Strength – XY
76.5 ± 0.9 MPa
40.4 ± 1.1 MPa
69.1 ± 1.6 MPa
69.1 ± 1.6 MPa
55 ± 5 MPa
51.7 ± 0.6 MPa
86.9 ± 1.2 MPa
80.08 ± 3.53 MPa
72.07 ± 0.72 MPa
3.20 ± 0.07 MPa
N/A
56.2 ± 0.3 MPa
73.4 ± 2.1 MPa
StiffnessBending Modulus – XY
2868.2 ± 78.4 MPa
2209 ± 75 MPa
2241.4 ± 140.4 MPa
2241.4 ± 140.4 MPa
3040 ± 200 MPa
3380.5 ± 52.1 MPa
3230.9 ± 55.3 MPa
2277.34 ± 198.09 MPa
2260 ± 30 MPa
64.19 ± 3.17 MPa
N/A
2127.2 ± 29.9 MPa
3206 ± 108 MPa
Layer AdhesionImpact Strength – Z
N/A
N/A
11.2 ± 0.9 kJ/m²
11.2 ± 0.9 kJ/m²
2.8 ± 1 kJ/m²
N/A
N/A
15.74 ± 3.91 kJ/m²
5.51 ± 0.96 kJ/m²
N/A
N/A
N/A
6.7 ± 1.4 kJ/m²
Heat ResistanceHDT, 0.45 MPa
53°C57.8°C57.7°C57.7°C55℃54°C58°C (1.8 MPa)65°C77.1°CN/AN/A100°C103°C
Saturated Water Absorption Rate
0.4% (23°C, 70%RH)0.36% (23℃, 70%RH)0.45% (23℃, 70%RH)0.45% (23℃, 70%RH)N/A0.38% (23℃, 70%RH)0.51% (23°C, 70% RH)0.51% (23℃, 70%RH)0.42%0.69% (25°C, 55%RH)0.67% (25°C, 55%RH)0.35% (23℃, 75%RH)0.4% (23℃, 75%RH)
UV Resistance
PoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorModerateModeratePoorModeratePoorExcellent
Drying
Dry Out Before Use
OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalRequiredRequiredRequiredOptionalOptional
Drying Condition
55°C for 6 h55°C for 6 h55°C for 6 h55°C for 6 h55℃ for 8 h55°C for 6 h55℃ for 6 h65°C for 6 h65°C for 6 h65℃ for 6 h70℃ for 6 h80°C for 6 h80°C for 6 h
Desiccant-Sealed Storage
OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalRequiredRequiredOptionalOptional
Compatibility
Print with Enclosure
OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalRequiredRequired
Automatic Filament Feeder
Hotend Sizes / Materials
All Sizes / MaterialsAll Sizes / MaterialsAll Sizes / MaterialsAll Sizes / Materials≥ 0.4 mm ≥ 0.4 mm / Hardened Steel OnlyAll Sizes / MaterialsAll Sizes / MaterialsAll Sizes / Materials≥ 0.4 mm≥ 0.4 mmAll Sizes / MaterialsAll Sizes / Materials
Build Plate / Bed Temp
Smooth PEI Plate (25–65°C) Textured PEI Plate (25–65°C) Graphic Effect Plate (25–65°C)Smooth PEI Plate (25–65°C) Textured PEI Plate (25–65°C) Graphic Effect Plate (25–65°C)Smooth PEI Plate (25–70°C) Textured PEI Plate (25–70°C) Graphic Effect Plate (25–70°C)Smooth PEI Plate (25–70°C) Textured PEI Plate (25–70°C) Graphic Effect Plate (25–70°C)Smooth PEI Plate (50–65°C) Textured PEI Plate (50–65°C) Graphic Effect Plate (50–65°C)Smooth PEI Plate (35–70°C) Textured PEI Plate (35–70°C)Smooth PEI Plate (25–65°C) Textured PEI Plate (25–65°C) Graphic Effect Plate (25–65°C)Smooth PEI Plate (60–80°C) Textured PEI Plate (60–80°C) Graphic Effect Plate (60–80°C)Smooth PEI Plate (60–85°C) Textured PEI Plate (60–85°C)Smooth PEI Plate (25–50°C) Textured PEI Plate (25–50°C) Graphic Effect Plate (25–50°C)Smooth PEI Plate (25–60°C) Textured PEI Plate (25–60°C) Graphic Effect Plate (25–60°C)Smooth PEI Plate (90–100°C) Textured PEI Plate (90–100°C)Smooth PEI Plate (75–100°C) Textured PEI Plate (75–100°C)
Printing Setup
Printing Speed
< 300 mm/s< 300 mm/s50–150 mm/s50–150 mm/s50–250 mm/s50–200 mm/sUp to 200 mm/s50–300mm/s50–150 mm/s50–110mm/s30–50mm/s50–200 mm/s50–200 mm/s
Nozzle Temp
190–230℃190–230℃190–240℃190–240℃195–260℃200–250°C190–230°C240–260°C240–260°C200–250°C210–240°C240–280°C240–280°C
Cooling Fan
ONONONONONONONONONONONOFFOFF
Potential Issues
Clogging
NegligibleNegligibleNegligibleNegligibleMildMildNegligibleNegligibleNegligibleSevereSevereNegligibleNegligible
Stringing
NegligibleNegligibleMildMildMildNegligibleNegligibleMildNegligibleSevereSevereNegligibleNegligible
Warping
NegligibleNegligibleNegligibleNegligibleNegligibleNegligibleNegligibleNegligibleNegligibleNegligibleNegligibleMildMild
SnapSpeed PLA
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Matte PLA
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Silk PLA
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Silk Dual-Color PLA
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Wood PLA
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PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle
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PETG HF
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PETG Translucent
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TPU 95A HF
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TPU 90A
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Features
High Speed
Matte Finish
Silk Gloss
Color ShiftSilk Gloss
Wood Feel
High StiffnessCarbon Fiber TextureDimensional Stability
Color Mixing
Heat ResistanceUV ResistanceDurabilityHigh Speed
Translucent AppearanceClear FinishHeat ResistanceUV ResistanceDurability
Flexible
FlexibleSoft
Impact ResistanceHeat ResistanceDurability
Impact ResistanceHeat ResistanceUV ResistanceDurability
Applications
Toys & GamesHome Use
Toys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome Use
Toys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome Use
Toys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome Use
Toys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome Use
Engineering PartsFunctional Parts
Toys & GamesDecorative Pieces
Outdoor UseToys & GamesFunctional PartsHome Use
Outdoor UseToys & GamesDecorative PiecesFunctional PartsHome Use
Toys & GamesEngineering PartsFunctional PartsHome Use
Toys & GamesEngineering PartsFunctional PartsHome Use
Engineering PartsFunctional Parts
Outdoor UseEngineering PartsFunctional Parts
Experience Required
Beginner
Beginner
Beginner
Beginner
Beginner
Intermediate
Beginner
Beginner
Beginner
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Toughness (Impact Strength – XY)
5.0 ± 0.5 kJ/m² (Notched)
6.7 ± 0.5 kJ/m²
13.8 ± 1.3 kJ/m²
13.8 ± 1.3 kJ/m²
6 ± 3 kJ/m²
5.5 ± 0.2 kJ/m² (Notched)
3.3 ± 0.2 kJ/m²
20.24 ± 3.95 kJ/m²; 4.95 ± 0.55 kJ/m² (Notched)
34.16 ± 1.22 kJ/m²; 2.91 ± 0.11 kJ/m² (Notched)
N/A
N/A
18.0 ± 0.9 kJ/m² (Notched)
10.3 ± 0.4 kJ/m² (Notched)
Strength (Bending Strength – XY)
76.5 ± 0.9 MPa
40.4 ± 1.1 MPa
69.1 ± 1.6 MPa
69.1 ± 1.6 MPa
55 ± 5 MPa
51.7 ± 0.6 MPa
86.9 ± 1.2 MPa
80.08 ± 3.53 MPa
72.07 ± 0.72 MPa
3.20 ± 0.07 MPa
N/A
56.2 ± 0.3 MPa
73.4 ± 2.1 MPa
Stiffness (Bending Modulus – XY)
2868.2 ± 78.4 MPa
2209 ± 75 MPa
2241.4 ± 140.4 MPa
2241.4 ± 140.4 MPa
3040 ± 200 MPa
3380.5 ± 52.1 MPa
3230.9 ± 55.3 MPa
2277.34 ± 198.09 MPa
2260 ± 30 MPa
64.19 ± 3.17 MPa
N/A
2127.2 ± 29.9 MPa
3206 ± 108 MPa
Layer Adhesion (Impact Strength – Z)
N/A
N/A
11.2 ± 0.9 kJ/m²
11.2 ± 0.9 kJ/m²
2.8 ± 1 kJ/m²
N/A
N/A
15.74 ± 3.91 kJ/m²
5.51 ± 0.96 kJ/m²
N/A
N/A
N/A
6.7 ± 1.4 kJ/m²
Heat Resistance (HDT, 0.45 MPa)
53°C
57.8°C
57.7°C
57.7°C
55℃
54°C
58°C (1.8 MPa)
65°C
77.1°C
N/A
N/A
100°C
103°C
Saturated Water Absorption Rate
0.4% (23°C, 70%RH)
0.36% (23℃, 70%RH)
0.45% (23℃, 70%RH)
0.45% (23℃, 70%RH)
N/A
0.38% (23℃, 70%RH)
0.51% (23°C, 70% RH)
0.51% (23℃, 70%RH)
0.42%
0.69% (25°C, 55%RH)
0.67% (25°C, 55%RH)
0.35% (23℃, 75%RH)
0.4% (23℃, 75%RH)
UV Resistance
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Moderate
Moderate
Poor
Moderate
Poor
Excellent
Dry Out Before Use
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Required
Required
Required
Optional
Optional
Drying Condition
55°C for 6 h
55°C for 6 h
55°C for 6 h
55°C for 6 h
55℃ for 8 h
55°C for 6 h
55℃ for 6 h
65°C for 6 h
65°C for 6 h
65℃ for 6 h
70℃ for 6 h
80°C for 6 h
80°C for 6 h
Desiccant-Sealed Storage
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Required
Required
Optional
Optional
Print with Enclosure
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Required
Required
Automatic Filament Feeder
Hotend Sizes / Materials
All Sizes / Materials
All Sizes / Materials
All Sizes / Materials
All Sizes / Materials
≥ 0.4 mm
≥ 0.4 mm / Hardened Steel Only
All Sizes / Materials
All Sizes / Materials
All Sizes / Materials
≥ 0.4 mm
≥ 0.4 mm
All Sizes / Materials
All Sizes / Materials
Build Plate / Bed Temp
Smooth PEI Plate (25–65°C) Textured PEI Plate (25–65°C) Graphic Effect Plate (25–65°C)
Smooth PEI Plate (25–65°C) Textured PEI Plate (25–65°C) Graphic Effect Plate (25–65°C)
Smooth PEI Plate (25–70°C) Textured PEI Plate (25–70°C) Graphic Effect Plate (25–70°C)
Smooth PEI Plate (25–70°C) Textured PEI Plate (25–70°C) Graphic Effect Plate (25–70°C)
Smooth PEI Plate (50–65°C) Textured PEI Plate (50–65°C) Graphic Effect Plate (50–65°C)
Smooth PEI Plate (35–70°C) Textured PEI Plate (35–70°C)
Smooth PEI Plate (25–65°C) Textured PEI Plate (25–65°C) Graphic Effect Plate (25–65°C)
Smooth PEI Plate (60–80°C) Textured PEI Plate (60–80°C) Graphic Effect Plate (60–80°C)
Smooth PEI Plate (60–85°C) Textured PEI Plate (60–85°C)
Smooth PEI Plate (25–50°C) Textured PEI Plate (25–50°C) Graphic Effect Plate (25–50°C)
Smooth PEI Plate (25–60°C) Textured PEI Plate (25–60°C) Graphic Effect Plate (25–60°C)
Smooth PEI Plate (90–100°C) Textured PEI Plate (90–100°C)
Smooth PEI Plate (75–100°C) Textured PEI Plate (75–100°C)
Printing Speed
< 300 mm/s
< 300 mm/s
50–150 mm/s
50–150 mm/s
50–250 mm/s
50–200 mm/s
Up to 200 mm/s
50–300mm/s
50–150 mm/s
50–110mm/s
30–50mm/s
50–200 mm/s
50–200 mm/s
Nozzle Temp
190–230℃
190–230℃
190–240℃
190–240℃
195–260℃
200–250°C
190–230°C
240–260°C
240–260°C
200–250°C
210–240°C
240–280°C
240–280°C
Cooling Fan
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
Clogging
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible
Mild
Mild
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible
Severe
Severe
Negligible
Negligible
Stringing
Negligible
Negligible
Mild
Mild
Mild
Negligible
Negligible
Mild
Negligible
Severe
Severe
Negligible
Negligible
Warping
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible
Mild
Mild