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Compare 31 NOVTAU filament families by material properties, finish, printer requirements, typical applications, and supply format.
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PETG Translucent
- Material group
- PETG
- Typical applications
- Protective covers, Containers, Lighting parts, Visual prototypes
- Review requirements
- Optical appearance depends on color, wall thickness, infill, layer direction, and surface. Material suitability for any contact environment must be reviewed separately.
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.
PPA-CF
- Material group
- PA / PET
- Typical applications
- High-temperature tooling, Technical fixtures, Structural components, Equipment parts
- Review requirements
- PPA-CF requires an exact grade and written application brief. Review equipment capability, drying, reinforcement, dimensions, handling, and the buyer's test conditions before samples.
2 filament families found in ASA filaments.
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