The tougher everyday choice. More heat- and impact-tolerant than PLA, and decent outdoors in the shade.
Nozzle 230-250 °CBed 70-85 °C
Which filament for…
3D printer upgrade parts
Fan ducts, brackets, and spool holders that sit near a hot printer.
Best pick
- Parts near the hotend or heated bed exceed PLA’s softening point, so use PETG or better.
- A fan duct that droops over time is a common failure with PLA.
- For parts right beside the hotend, ABS or ASA go further if you have an enclosure to print them in.
Also works
PETG filled with carbon fiber. Stiffer, with a matte finish and cleaner prints.
Nozzle 240-270 °CBed 65-80 °C
Tough, heat-resistant, and easy to sand and smooth. The classic choice for enclosures and hot parts.
Nozzle 230-260 °CBed 90-110 °C
UV- and weather-resistant, tough, and heat-tolerant. The go-to for parts that live outside.
Nozzle 240-270 °CBed 90-110 °C
