Tough, heat-resistant, and easy to sand and smooth. The classic choice for enclosures and hot parts.
Nozzle 230-260 °CBed 90-110 °C
Which filament for…
Electronics enclosure
Holds a warm board, takes knocks, and may need drilling or smoothing.
Best pick
- ABS tolerates the warmth of electronics, drills and sands cleanly for cutouts, and can be vapor-smoothed.
- Use it if you have an enclosed printer.
- PETG is the easier alternative on an open printer.
- Use ASA if the enclosure will sit outside.
Also works
The tougher everyday choice. More heat- and impact-tolerant than PLA, and decent outdoors in the shade.
Nozzle 230-250 °CBed 70-85 °C
UV- and weather-resistant, tough, and heat-tolerant. The go-to for parts that live outside.
Nozzle 240-270 °CBed 90-110 °C
