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ABS

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

Nozzle
230–255 °C
Bed
95–110 °C

Strong and heat-tolerant, but prone to warping.

ASA

Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate

Nozzle
220–275 °C
Bed
90–110 °C

Outdoor-ready and UV-resistant, but prone to warping.

CPE

Co-polyester

Nozzle
275 °C
Bed
90–110 °C

Chemical-resistant and PETG-like, but requires higher print temperatures.

Fiber composite

Fiber-reinforced filament

Nozzle
225–290 °C
Bed
40–120 °C

Stiffer than the base polymer, but abrasive and often more brittle.

Glow

Glow-in-the-dark composite

Nozzle
260 °C
Bed
85 °C

Glows after light exposure, but its filler wears standard nozzles.

HIPS

High-impact polystyrene

Nozzle
225–255 °C
Bed
100–110 °C

Useful for large parts and soluble supports, but prone to warping.

nGen

Eastman Amphora co-polyester

Nozzle
240 °C
Bed
90 °C

Reliable across a wide print window, but needs a heated bed.

PA / Nylon

Polyamide / Nylon

Nozzle
240–285 °C
Bed
70–115 °C

Strong and heat-resistant, but moisture-sensitive and warp-prone.

PC

Polycarbonate

Nozzle
270–275 °C
Bed
100–115 °C

Strong and heat-resistant, but difficult to print.

PETG HT

High-temperature PETG

Nozzle
270 °C
Bed
110 °C

Handles more heat than standard PETG, but needs a 270 °C nozzle.

PETG

Polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified

Nozzle
215–270 °C
Bed
70–90 °C

Tough and easy to print, but prone to stringing.

PLA

Polylactic acid

Nozzle
185–235 °C
Bed
50–60 °C

Easy and detailed, but weak under heat and UV.

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