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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.
PLA Galaxy
- Material group
- PLA
- Typical applications
- Decorative models, Props, Display parts, Creator ranges
- Review requirements
- Approve PLA Galaxy under the intended lighting and on both curved and flat surfaces. Confirm the grade-specific print guide before production use.
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.
3 filament families found in PLA essentials.
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Compare general-purpose, matte, and tougher PLA options for prototypes, presentation models, and everyday parts.
General-purpose PLA for prototypes, classroom models, and display parts.
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Low-gloss PLA for presentation models, homeware, and parts where reflected light should be reduced.
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A tougher PLA option for handled prototypes, fixtures, housings, and recurring functional parts.
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