3D Printing Tips
8 tips to optimize your 3D printing
Nylon – High-Performance Technical Material
Nylon offers exceptional toughness and durability. Printing requires experience.
Composite Filaments – CF, GF and Metal-Filled
Carbon and glass filaments for maximum strength and unique look.
PVA and HIPS - Support and Soluble Materials
Print supports that easily remove without model damage.
ABS and ASA – Printing with Heated Chamber
For outdoor and heat-stressed parts. But needs enclosed chamber.
PLA – Everything You Need to Know
Most popular 3D printing material – when to use it and when not.
TPU and Flexible Materials
Rubber parts, cases and seals. How to print flexible materials.
PETG – Stronger Alternative to PLA
PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) is an excellent material for functional parts: ✅ Advantages: • Higher heat resistance than PLA (~80 °C) • Excellent chemical resistance • Good toughness and flexibility • Minimal shrinkage (no enclosure needed) • Food-safe grades available (without dyes and additives) ⚠️ Disadvantages: • More stringing than PLA • Sticks strongly to PEI – apply release agent • More moisture-sensitive than PLA • Worse bridging performance 🌡 Print settings: • Nozzle: 230–250 °C • Bed: 80–90 °C • Cooling: 50–70% (less than PLA) • Speed: 40–80 mm/s 💡 Tips: • Before printing on PEI, apply thin PVA layer (Magigoo, glue stick) • Increase retraction distance compared to PLA • Print slower for better surface • Great for: bottles, containers, functional parts in cars
Polycarbonate (PC) - Strongest FDM Material
Extreme strength and heat resistance. Difficult to print, but results are worth it.