PLA Pro
Clean detail, high stiffness and dependable printing for models, fixtures and indoor functional parts.
Best for Prototypes, housings, visual models
Watch for Heat and prolonged outdoor exposure
MATERIALS GUIDE
Choose for the application,
not just the price.
Compare the practical behaviour of Workpiece materials. Final properties depend on the exact grade, build orientation, moisture, infill and production settings.
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Common workshop materials
Use these recommendations as a starting point. Critical parts are checked against the selected production material during human review.
PETG
Tough, water resistant and less brittle than PLA, with balanced strength and ease of production.
Best for Brackets, covers, workshop parts
Watch for Creep under sustained load
PCTG
A ductile PET-family material with strong layer bonding for impact-prone functional parts.
Best for Guards, clips and durable housings
Watch for Grade-specific temperature limits
ASA
UV- and weather-resistant engineering plastic for outdoor components and automotive-style trim.
Best for Outdoor enclosures and mounts
Watch for Warping and enclosure requirements
TPU 95A
Flexible, abrasion resistant and impact absorbing for parts that need controlled compliance.
Best for Feet, bumpers, seals and grips
Watch for Slow printing and flexible tolerances
PA12 Nylon
Fatigue resistant, low friction and suitable for mechanisms, hinges and repeated movement.
Best for Gears, clips, bushings and hinges
Watch for Moisture conditioning
PA6-CF
Carbon-fibre reinforced nylon for rigid fixtures, tooling and demanding structural components.
Best for Machine fixtures and load-bearing mounts
Watch for Drying and abrasive-fibre tooling
Standard Resin
Smooth surfaces and very fine features for presentation models and intricate low-load parts.
Best for Masters, miniatures and display models
Watch for Brittleness and UV exposure
Plywood & Acrylic
Plywood offers a natural finish; acrylic provides crisp edges, color options and light transmission.
Best for Panels, signs, enclosures and lamps
Watch for Kerf, edge finish and thickness tolerance
Engineering note: this guide supports material selection but does not provide design allowables. Validate critical parts using the exact grade, orientation and production profile.