🧪 Materials
The complete guide to 3D printing filaments — properties, parameters, and brand recommendations for every material from PLA to engineering plastics
| Material | Nozzle Temp | Bed Temp | Difficulty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ ASA Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate | 240-260°C | 90-110°C | Hard | ¥80-200/kg ($12-30/kg) |
| 🛡️ PETG Glycol-modified PET | 220-250°C | 70-90°C | Medium | ¥40-100/kg (approx. $6-$14/kg) |
| 🌿 PLA Polylactic Acid | 190-220°C | 40-60°C | Easy | ¥30-80/kg (approx. $4-$11/kg) |
| 🫧 TPU Thermoplastic Polyurethane | 210-240°C | 30-60°C | Hard | ¥80-200/kg (approx. $11-$28/kg) |
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ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate)
Difficulty: HardASA is ABS's superior cousin — same strength, but UV-resistant and weatherproof. The go-to material for outdoor functional parts.
🌡️ 240-260°C🛏️ 90-110°C💰 ¥80-200/kg ($12-30/kg)
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PETG (Glycol-modified PET)
Difficulty: MediumBalanced strength and usability, great durability, ideal for functional prints
🌡️ 220-250°C🛏️ 70-90°C💰 ¥40-100/kg (approx. $6-$14/kg)
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PLA (Polylactic Acid)
Difficulty: EasyThe most common and easiest-to-print entry-level material, biodegradable, odorless
🌡️ 190-220°C🛏️ 40-60°C💰 ¥30-80/kg (approx. $4-$11/kg)
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TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane)
Difficulty: HardFlexible material for printing elastic parts like phone cases, shock pads, drone blade guards
🌡️ 210-240°C🛏️ 30-60°C💰 ¥80-200/kg (approx. $11-$28/kg)