Filament Guide

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PLA
SnapSpeed PLA, + 4 more
PETG
PETG HF
TPU
TPU 95A HF, TPU 90A
SnapSpeed PLA, + 7 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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PETG HF
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TPU 95A HF
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TPU 90A
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FeaturesHigh SpeedMatte FinishSilk GlossColor ShiftSilk GlossWood FeelDurabilityWeatherizedHigh SpeedFlexibilityFlexibility
ApplicationsToys & GamesHome UseToys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome UseToys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome UseToys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome UseToys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome UseOutdoor UseToys & GamesFunctional PartsHome UseToys & GamesEngineering PartsFunctional PartsHome UseToys & GamesEngineering PartsFunctional PartsHome Use
Experience RequiredBeginnerBeginnerBeginnerBeginnerBeginnerIntermediateExpertExpert
Properties
ToughnessImpact Strength – XY
5.0 ± 0.5 kJ/m²
6.7 ± 0.5 kJ/m²
13.8 ± 1.3 kJ/m²
13.8 ± 1.3 kJ/m²
6 ± 3 kJ/m²
20.24 ± 3.95 kJ/m²; 4.95 ± 0.55 kJ/m² (Notched)
N/A
N/A
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
80.08 ± 3.53 MPa
3.20 ± 0.07 MPa
N/A
StiffnessBending Modulus – XY
2868.2 ± 78.4 MPa
2209 ± 75 MPa
2241.4 ± 140.4 MPa
2241.4 ± 140.4 MPa
3040 ± 200 MPa
2277.34 ± 198.09 MPa
64.19 ± 3.17 MPa
N/A
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
15.74 ± 3.91 kJ/m²
N/A
N/A
Heat ResistanceHDT, 0.45 MPa
53°C57.8°C57.7°C57.7°C55℃65°CN/AN/A
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/A0.51% (23℃, 70%RH)0.69% (25°C, 55%RH)0.67% (25°C, 55%RH)
UV Resistance
PoorPoorPoorPoorPoorModeratePoorModerate
Drying
Dry Out Before Use
OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalRequiredRequired
Drying Condition
55°C for 6h55°C for 6h55°C for 6h55°C for 6h55℃ for 8h55°C for 6h65℃ for 6h70℃ for 6h
Desiccant-Sealed Storage
OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalRequiredRequired
Compatibility
Print with Enclosure
OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Automatic Filament Feeder
Hotend Sizes / Materials
All Sizes / MaterialsAll Sizes / MaterialsAll Sizes / MaterialsAll Sizes / MaterialsAll Except 0.2mmAll Sizes / MaterialsAll Except 0.2mmAll Except 0.2mm
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 (60–80°C) Textured PEI Plate (60–80°C) Graphic Effect Plate (60–80°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)
Printing Setup
Printing Speed
< 300 mm/s< 300 mm/s50–150 mm/s50–150 mm/s50–250 mm/s50–300mm/s50–110mm/s30–50mm/s
Nozzle Temp
190–230℃190–230℃190–240℃190–240℃195–260℃240–260°C200–250°C210–240°C
Cooling Fan
ONONONONONONONON
Potential Issues
Clogging
NegligibleNegligibleNegligibleNegligibleMildNegligibleSevereSevere
Stringing
NegligibleNegligibleMildMildSevereMildSevereSevere
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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PETG HF
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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
DurabilityWeatherizedHigh Speed
Flexibility
Flexibility
Applications
Toys & GamesHome Use
Toys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome Use
Toys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome Use
Toys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome Use
Toys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome Use
Outdoor UseToys & GamesFunctional PartsHome Use
Toys & GamesEngineering PartsFunctional PartsHome Use
Toys & GamesEngineering PartsFunctional PartsHome Use
Experience Required
Beginner
Beginner
Beginner
Beginner
Beginner
Intermediate
Expert
Expert
Toughness (Impact Strength – XY)
5.0 ± 0.5 kJ/m²
6.7 ± 0.5 kJ/m²
13.8 ± 1.3 kJ/m²
13.8 ± 1.3 kJ/m²
6 ± 3 kJ/m²
20.24 ± 3.95 kJ/m²; 4.95 ± 0.55 kJ/m² (Notched)
N/A
N/A
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
80.08 ± 3.53 MPa
3.20 ± 0.07 MPa
N/A
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
2277.34 ± 198.09 MPa
64.19 ± 3.17 MPa
N/A
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
15.74 ± 3.91 kJ/m²
N/A
N/A
Heat Resistance (HDT, 0.45 MPa)
53°C
57.8°C
57.7°C
57.7°C
55℃
65°C
N/A
N/A
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
0.51% (23℃, 70%RH)
0.69% (25°C, 55%RH)
0.67% (25°C, 55%RH)
UV Resistance
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Moderate
Poor
Moderate
Dry Out Before Use
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Required
Required
Drying Condition
55°C for 6h
55°C for 6h
55°C for 6h
55°C for 6h
55℃ for 8h
55°C for 6h
65℃ for 6h
70℃ for 6h
Desiccant-Sealed Storage
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Required
Required
Print with Enclosure
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Automatic Filament Feeder
Hotend Sizes / Materials
All Sizes / Materials
All Sizes / Materials
All Sizes / Materials
All Sizes / Materials
All Except 0.2mm
All Sizes / Materials
All Except 0.2mm
All Except 0.2mm
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 (60–80°C) Textured PEI Plate (60–80°C) Graphic Effect Plate (60–80°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)
Printing Speed
< 300 mm/s
< 300 mm/s
50–150 mm/s
50–150 mm/s
50–250 mm/s
50–300mm/s
50–110mm/s
30–50mm/s
Nozzle Temp
190–230℃
190–230℃
190–240℃
190–240℃
195–260℃
240–260°C
200–250°C
210–240°C
Cooling Fan
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
Clogging
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible
Mild
Negligible
Severe
Severe
Stringing
Negligible
Negligible
Mild
Mild
Severe
Mild
Severe
Severe