Snapmaker | Toolchanger 3D Printers

Filament Guide

Select filaments to compare.

PLA

SnapSpeed PLA, + 4 more

PETG

PETG HF, + 1 more

TPU

TPU 95A HF, TPU 90A

ABS/ASA

ABS, ASA

SnapSpeed PLA, + 10 more

Parameters		SnapSpeed PLA Shop Now >	Matte PLA Shop Now >	Silk PLA Shop Now >	Silk Dual-Color PLA Shop Now >	Wood PLA 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 >
Features		High Speed	Matte Finish	Silk Gloss	Color ShiftSilk Gloss	Wood Feel	Heat ResistanceUV ResistanceDurabilityHigh Speed	Translucent AppearanceHeat 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	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	Beginner	Beginner	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	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	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	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	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°C	57.8°C	57.7°C	57.7°C	55℃	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	0.51% (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	Moderate	Moderate	Poor	Moderate	Poor	Excellent
Drying	Dry Out Before Use	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Required	Required	Required	Optional	Optional
	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°C for 6 h	65℃ for 6h	70℃ for 6h	70°C for 6 h	70°C for 7 h
	Desiccant-Sealed Storage	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Required	Required	Optional	Optional
Compatibility	Print with Enclosure	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	All Except 0.2mm	All Sizes / Materials	All Sizes / Materials	All Except 0.2mm	All Except 0.2mm	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 (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/s	50–150 mm/s	50–150 mm/s	50–250 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℃	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	OFF	OFF
Potential Issues	Clogging	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Mild	Negligible	Negligible	Severe	Severe	Negligible	Negligible
	Stringing	Negligible	Negligible	Mild	Mild	Mild	Mild	Negligible	Severe	Severe	Negligible	Negligible
	Warping	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Negligible	Mild	Mild

SnapSpeed PLA

Matte PLA

Silk PLA

Silk Dual-Color PLA

Wood PLA

PETG HF

PETG Translucent

TPU 95A HF

TPU 90A

ABS

ASA

Features

High Speed

Matte Finish

Silk Gloss

Color ShiftSilk Gloss

Wood Feel

Heat ResistanceUV ResistanceDurabilityHigh Speed

Translucent AppearanceHeat ResistanceUV ResistanceDurability

Flexible

FlexibleSoft

Impact ResistanceHeat ResistanceDurability

Impact ResistanceHeat ResistanceUV ResistanceDurability

Applications

Toys & GamesHome Use

Toys & GamesDecorative PiecesHome Use

Outdoor UseToys & GamesFunctional PartsHome Use

Outdoor UseToys & GamesDecorative PiecesFunctional PartsHome Use

Toys & GamesEngineering PartsFunctional PartsHome Use

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

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)

Strength (Bending Strength – XY)

76.5 ± 0.9 MPa

40.4 ± 1.1 MPa

69.1 ± 1.6 MPa

55 ± 5 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

3040 ± 200 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

11.2 ± 0.9 kJ/m²

2.8 ± 1 kJ/m²

15.74 ± 3.91 kJ/m²

5.51 ± 0.96 kJ/m²

N/A

6.7 ± 1.4 kJ/m²

Heat Resistance (HDT, 0.45 MPa)

53°C

57.8°C

57.7°C

55℃

65°C

77.1°C

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)

N/A

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

Moderate

Poor

Moderate

Poor

Excellent

Dry Out Before Use

Optional

Required

Optional

Drying Condition

55°C for 6h

55℃ for 8h

55°C for 6h

65°C for 6 h

65℃ for 6h

70℃ for 6h

70°C for 6 h

70°C for 7 h

Desiccant-Sealed Storage

Optional

Required

Optional

Print with Enclosure

Optional

Required

Automatic Filament Feeder

Hotend Sizes / Materials

All Sizes / Materials

All Except 0.2mm

All Sizes / Materials

All Except 0.2mm

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 (25–70°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 (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

50–150 mm/s

50–250 mm/s

50–300mm/s

50–150 mm/s

50–110mm/s

30–50mm/s

50–200 mm/s

Nozzle Temp

190–230℃

190–240℃

195–260℃

240–260°C

200–250°C

210–240°C

240–280°C

Cooling Fan

OFF

Clogging

Negligible

Mild

Negligible

Severe

Negligible

Stringing

Negligible

Mild

Negligible

Severe

Negligible

Warping

Negligible

Mild