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.
PLA Sparkle
- Material group
- PLA
- Typical applications
- Display models, Decorative parts, Props, Gift ranges
- Review requirements
- Review sparkle density, base color, nozzle guidance, and surface appearance on the intended geometry. Final settings and hardware guidance are grade-specific.
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 PETG and ABS engineering materials.
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Compare PETG-CF, ABS, and ABS-GF for fixtures, housings, tooling, and enclosed-printer workflows.
Carbon-fiber-reinforced PETG for rigid fixtures, brackets, frames, and technical housings.
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ABS for enclosed-printer programs producing housings, tooling, prototypes, and post-processed parts.
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Glass-fiber-reinforced ABS for fixtures, housings, and technical parts requiring a stiffer material review.
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