Compare 3D printing filament materials
Compare 31 NOVTAU filament families by material properties, finish, printer requirements, typical applications, and supply format.
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PA6-CF
- Material group
- PA / PET
- Typical applications
- Rigid tooling, Brackets, Mechanisms, Production aids
- Review requirements
- Review PA6-CF around moisture control, printer capability, reinforcement, dimensions, and the buyer's load, wear, heat, and fatigue conditions.
ABS
- Material group
- ABS / ASA
- Typical applications
- Housings, Tooling, Functional prototypes, Post-processed models
- Review requirements
- Qualify ABS with controlled printer conditions and suitable ventilation. Check dimensions, layer bonding, finish, post-processing, and the application environment on representative parts.
PLA Matte
- Material group
- PLA
- Typical applications
- Architectural models, Homeware, Product mockups, Display models
- Review requirements
- Qualify PLA Matte on the final geometry because surface appearance changes with color, layer direction, lighting, and print profile. Approve the finish against a physical sample.
2 filament families found in PLA silk.
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Compare high-sheen and multicolor silk effects for decorative models, props, gifts, and display parts.
High-sheen PLA for decorative models, gifts, props, and creator-focused assortments.
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Multi-color silk effects for decorative objects whose appearance changes across the printed surface.
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