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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PLA-CF
- Material group
- PLA
- Typical applications
- Rigid prototypes, Fixtures, Technical housings, Low-gloss models
- Review requirements
- Qualify PLA-CF around stiffness, surface, dimensions, fiber option, and printer hardware. Request grade-specific nozzle and handling guidance before sample printing.
PLA Basic Gradient
- Material group
- PLA
- Typical applications
- Large display models, Vases, Sculptures, Creator projects
- Review requirements
- Color transition visibility depends on part size, material use, wall strategy, and starting position. Qualify PLA Basic Gradient with a representative print and agreed color sequence.
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.
31 filament families to compare.
PLA essentials
Compare general-purpose, matte, and tougher PLA options for prototypes, presentation models, and everyday parts.
PLA silk
Compare high-sheen and multicolor silk effects for decorative models, props, gifts, and display parts.
PLA effects
Compare translucent, gradient, sparkle, marble, galaxy, glow, metal-look, and wood-look finishes for appearance-led parts.
Reinforced PLA
Review PLA-CF for rigid prototypes, fixtures, and low-gloss technical models. Confirm printer hardware before sample printing.
PETG filaments
Compare standard and translucent PETG for functional parts, covers, containers, and projects with specific optical requirements.
High-flow PETG
Review PETG High-Flow for compatible faster-printing systems. Compare flow, stringing, layer bonding, dimensions, and finish on representative parts.
PETG and ABS engineering materials
Compare PETG-CF, ABS, and ABS-GF for fixtures, housings, tooling, and enclosed-printer workflows.
ASA filaments
Compare ASA and ASA-CF for outdoor-oriented housings, signage, fixtures, and other weather-exposed parts. Qualify each grade for the intended conditions.
TPU filaments
Compare flexible TPU grades by hardness, feeder path, print speed, geometry, and target flexibility for grips, seals, and guards.
PC and PPA
Review PC and PPA-CF for technical parts that require capable high-temperature equipment, controlled drying, and application-specific qualification.
Reinforced PA and PET
Compare PA6-GF, PA6-CF, PAHT-CF, and PET-CF by reinforcement, drying needs, printer hardware, dimensions, and service conditions.
PPS filaments
Review PPS-CF for qualified high-temperature equipment and written application requirements covering process, packaging, documents, and buyer-defined tests.
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