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-GF
- Material group
- PA / PET
- Typical applications
- Tooling, Fixtures, Technical housings, Load-bearing prototypes
- Review requirements
- Review PA6-GF around the exact reinforcement, moisture control, printer capability, dimensions, surface, and buyer-defined mechanical or thermal checks.
PC
- Material group
- PC
- Typical applications
- Technical housings, Machine guards, Fixtures, Functional prototypes
- Review requirements
- Review the exact PC grade, high-temperature printer capability, drying, geometry, dimensions, and end-use conditions as one qualification package. Do not infer performance from the family name alone.
PLA Silk+
- Material group
- PLA
- Typical applications
- Decorative models, Gifts and awards, Props, Retail displays
- Review requirements
- Approve PLA Silk+ on curved and faceted sample parts because highlight, color, geometry, and layer direction affect the visible result. Mechanical suitability remains part-specific.
2 filament families found in PC and PPA.
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Review PC and PPA-CF for technical parts that require capable high-temperature equipment, controlled drying, and application-specific qualification.
PC for technical teams qualifying impact-oriented housings, guards, fixtures, and demanding prototypes.
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Carbon-fiber-reinforced PPA for qualified high-temperature systems and demanding technical part programs.
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