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PLA

SnapSpeed PLA, + 6 more

PETG

PETG HF, + 1 more

TPU

TPU 95A HF, TPU 90A

ABS/ASA

ABS, ASA

Fiber Reinforced

PLA-CF, PETG-CF

SnapSpeed PLA, + 14 more

Parameters		SnapSpeed PLA Shop Now >	Matte PLA Shop Now >	Silk PLA Shop Now >	Silk Dual-Color PLA Shop Now >	Wood PLA Shop Now >	PLA Translucent Shop Now >	PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle Shop Now >	PETG HF Shop Now >	PETG Translucent Shop Now >	TPU 95A HF Shop Now >	TPU 90A Shop Now >	ABS Shop Now >	ASA Shop Now >	PLA-CF Shop Now >	PETG-CF Shop Now >
Features		High Speed	Matte Finish	Silk Gloss	Color ShiftSilk Gloss	Wood Feel	Translucent AppearanceFrosted Finish	Color Mixing	Heat ResistanceUV ResistanceDurabilityHigh Speed	Translucent AppearanceClear FinishHeat ResistanceUV ResistanceDurability	Flexible	FlexibleSoft	Impact ResistanceHeat ResistanceDurability	Impact ResistanceHeat ResistanceUV ResistanceDurability	High StiffnessCarbon Fiber TextureDimensional Stability	High StiffnessDimensional StabilityHeat ResistanceUV ResistanceDurabilityDistinctive Sheen
Applications		Toys & GamesHome Use	Toys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome Use	Toys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome Use	Toys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome Use	Toys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome Use	Toys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome Use	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	Engineering PartsFunctional Parts	Outdoor UseEngineering PartsFunctional Parts
Experience Required		Beginner	Beginner	Beginner	Beginner	Beginner	Beginner	Beginner	Beginner	Beginner	Intermediate	Intermediate	Intermediate	Intermediate	Intermediate	Intermediate
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	17.47 ± 0.615 kJ/m²	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)	5.5 ± 0.2 kJ/m² (Notched)	30.91 ± 2.12 kJ/m²
	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	93.60 ± 0.511 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	51.7 ± 0.6 MPa	91.72 ± 0.81 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	3295.13 ± 121.030 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	3380.5 ± 52.1 MPa	3184.10 ± 49.85 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	1.65 ± 0.46 kJ/m²	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	N/A	8.71 ± 1.51 kJ/m²
	Heat ResistanceHDT, 0.45 MPa	53°C	57.8°C	57.7°C	57.7°C	55℃	54.3°C	58°C (1.8 MPa)	65°C	77.1°C	N/A	N/A	100°C	103°C	54°C	72.3°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	0.41% (23°C, 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)	0.38% (23℃, 70%RH)	N/A
	UV Resistance	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor	Moderate	Moderate	Poor	Moderate	Poor	Excellent	Poor	Moderate
Drying	Dry Out Before Use	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Required	Required	Required	Optional	Optional	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	50°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	55°C for 6 h	65°C for 8 h
	Desiccant-Sealed Storage	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Required	Required	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Compatibility	Print with Enclosure	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Required	Required	Optional	Optional
	Automatic Filament Feeder
	Hotend Sizes / Materials	All Sizes / Materials	All Sizes / Materials	All Sizes / Materials	All Sizes / Materials	≥ 0.4 mm	All Sizes / Materials	All Sizes / Materials	All Sizes / Materials	All Sizes / Materials	≥ 0.4 mm	≥ 0.4 mm	All Sizes / Materials	All Sizes / Materials	≥ 0.4 mm / Hardened Steel Only	≥ 0.4 mm / Hardened Steel Only
	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) Graphic Effect 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)	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)	Smooth PEI Plate (35–70°C) Textured PEI Plate (35–70°C)	Smooth PEI Plate (60–85°C) Textured PEI Plate (60–85°C)
Printing Setup	Printing Speed	< 300 mm/s	< 300 mm/s	50–150 mm/s	50–150 mm/s	50–250 mm/s	Up to 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	50–200 mm/s	Up to 200 mm/s
	Nozzle Temp	190–230℃	190–230℃	190–240℃	190–240℃	195–260℃	190–230°C	190–230°C	240–260°C	240–260°C	200–250°C	210–240°C	240–280°C	240–280°C	200–250°C	240–270°C
	Cooling Fan	ON	ON	ON	ON	ON	ON	ON	ON	ON	ON	ON	OFF	OFF	ON	OFF
Potential Issues	Clogging	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Mild	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Severe	Severe	Negligible	Negligible	Mild	Negligible
	Stringing	Negligible	Negligible	Mild	Mild	Mild	Negligible	Negligible	Mild	Negligible	Severe	Severe	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible
	Warping	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Mild	Mild	Negligible	Negligible

SnapSpeed PLA

Matte PLA

Silk PLA

Silk Dual-Color PLA

Wood PLA

PLA Translucent

PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle

PETG HF

PETG Translucent

TPU 95A HF

TPU 90A

ABS

ASA

PLA-CF

PETG-CF

Features

High Speed

Matte Finish

Silk Gloss

Color ShiftSilk Gloss

Wood Feel

Translucent AppearanceFrosted Finish

Color Mixing

Heat ResistanceUV ResistanceDurabilityHigh Speed

Translucent AppearanceClear FinishHeat ResistanceUV ResistanceDurability

Flexible

FlexibleSoft

Impact ResistanceHeat ResistanceDurability

Impact ResistanceHeat ResistanceUV ResistanceDurability

High StiffnessCarbon Fiber TextureDimensional Stability

High StiffnessDimensional StabilityHeat ResistanceUV ResistanceDurabilityDistinctive Sheen

Applications

Toys & GamesHome Use

Toys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome Use

Toys & GamesDecorative Pieces

Outdoor UseToys & GamesFunctional PartsHome Use

Outdoor UseToys & GamesDecorative PiecesFunctional PartsHome Use

Toys & GamesEngineering PartsFunctional PartsHome Use

Engineering PartsFunctional Parts

Outdoor UseEngineering PartsFunctional Parts

Engineering PartsFunctional Parts

Outdoor UseEngineering PartsFunctional Parts

Experience Required

Beginner

Intermediate

Toughness (Impact Strength – XY)

5.0 ± 0.5 kJ/m² (Notched)

6.7 ± 0.5 kJ/m²

13.8 ± 1.3 kJ/m²

6 ± 3 kJ/m²

17.47 ± 0.615 kJ/m²

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

18.0 ± 0.9 kJ/m² (Notched)

10.3 ± 0.4 kJ/m² (Notched)

5.5 ± 0.2 kJ/m² (Notched)

30.91 ± 2.12 kJ/m²

Strength (Bending Strength – XY)

76.5 ± 0.9 MPa

40.4 ± 1.1 MPa

69.1 ± 1.6 MPa

55 ± 5 MPa

93.60 ± 0.511 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

51.7 ± 0.6 MPa

91.72 ± 0.81 MPa

Stiffness (Bending Modulus – XY)

2868.2 ± 78.4 MPa

2209 ± 75 MPa

2241.4 ± 140.4 MPa

3040 ± 200 MPa

3295.13 ± 121.030 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

3380.5 ± 52.1 MPa

3184.10 ± 49.85 MPa

Layer Adhesion (Impact Strength – Z)

N/A

11.2 ± 0.9 kJ/m²

2.8 ± 1 kJ/m²

1.65 ± 0.46 kJ/m²

N/A

15.74 ± 3.91 kJ/m²

5.51 ± 0.96 kJ/m²

N/A

6.7 ± 1.4 kJ/m²

N/A

8.71 ± 1.51 kJ/m²

Heat Resistance (HDT, 0.45 MPa)

53°C

57.8°C

57.7°C

55℃

54.3°C

58°C (1.8 MPa)

65°C

77.1°C

N/A

100°C

103°C

54°C

72.3°C

Saturated Water Absorption Rate

0.4% (23°C, 70%RH)

0.36% (23℃, 70%RH)

0.45% (23℃, 70%RH)

N/A

0.41% (23°C, 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)

0.38% (23℃, 70%RH)

N/A

UV Resistance

Poor

Moderate

Poor

Moderate

Poor

Excellent

Poor

Moderate

Dry Out Before Use

Optional

Required

Optional

Drying Condition

55°C for 6 h

55℃ for 8 h

50°C for 6 h

55℃ for 6 h

65°C for 6 h

65℃ for 6 h

70℃ for 6 h

80°C for 6 h

55°C for 6 h

65°C for 8 h

Desiccant-Sealed Storage

Optional

Required

Optional

Print with Enclosure

Optional

Required

Optional

Automatic Filament Feeder

Hotend Sizes / Materials

All Sizes / Materials

≥ 0.4 mm

All Sizes / Materials

≥ 0.4 mm

All Sizes / Materials

≥ 0.4 mm / Hardened Steel Only

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 (25–70°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) Graphic Effect 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)

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)

Smooth PEI Plate (35–70°C) Textured PEI Plate (35–70°C)

Smooth PEI Plate (60–85°C) Textured PEI Plate (60–85°C)

Printing Speed

< 300 mm/s

50–150 mm/s

50–250 mm/s

Up to 200 mm/s

50–300mm/s

50–150 mm/s

50–110mm/s

30–50mm/s

50–200 mm/s

Up to 200 mm/s

Nozzle Temp

190–230℃

190–240℃

195–260℃

190–230°C

240–260°C

200–250°C

210–240°C

240–280°C

200–250°C

240–270°C

Cooling Fan

OFF

Clogging

Negligible

Mild

Negligible

Severe

Negligible

Mild

Negligible

Stringing

Negligible

Mild

Negligible

Mild

Negligible

Severe

Negligible

Warping

Negligible

Mild

Negligible

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