Materials chosen for the job—not the menu

Tell us the environment, load, fit, and appearance requirements. We will recommend a practical starting material.

PLA

Economical, stiff, easy to print, and available in many colors. Best where heat and outdoor exposure are limited.

Often useful for: visual prototypes, organizers, models, fixtures, and indoor low-load parts.

PETG

A durable general-purpose choice with better impact and moisture resistance than PLA.

Often useful for: functional brackets, enclosures, shop aids, guards, and moderate outdoor exposure.

ABS

More heat resistant than PLA or PETG, but it requires enclosed printing and careful consideration of warping and shrinkage.

Often useful for: warmer environments, housings, durable prototypes, and parts likely to be sanded or finished.

TPU

A flexible material whose hardness, geometry, and feed requirements need to be reviewed before promising a result.

Often useful for: feet, bumpers, sleeves, flexible mounts, grips, and protective pieces.
Specialty and fiber-reinforced materials: not advertised as standard production materials until the required hardened hardware, drying, nozzle, and repeatability tests have been completed. If your part needs one, describe the requirement and we will assess it honestly.

Not sure which material fits?

That is normal. The model and intended use tell us more than a dropdown ever could.

Request a material recommendation