3D Printer Filament
At MatterHackers, we take pride in offering the largest selection of 3D printing filament available. From our affordable MH Build Series filament, to our professional-grade PRO Series filament, you can find any material, like PLA, ABS, NylonX, PETG, TPU, TPE, Flexibles, Polycarbonate, and more! Along with our industry-proven brand of filament, we also carry other top-notch materials from ColorFabb, Taulman3D, NinjaTek, Ultimaker, 3DFuel, and more.
About 3D Printer Filament
What is 3D printing filament?
3D printing filament is a thermoplastic, or polymer, that melts when heated and is extruded through a nozzle layer by layer to create a three-dimensional object. After the filament is extruded, it cools and becomes the surface the next layer is deposited on top of.
3D printing filament is sold in spools ranging in weight from 0.5 kg to 10 kg. It comes in two diameters; 1.75mm and 2.85mm.
The most commonly used filaments are PLA and ABS. Both have advantages for different applications.
What types of filament are there?
Below is a chart showing the more common types of filament, along with their transition temperatures, bed temperatures, and ideal printing surfaces.
|
Filament |
Common Transition Temps |
Common Bed Temps |
Printing Surface |
|
PLA |
205±15 °C |
40±15 °C |
Glass |
|
ABS |
230±10 °C |
90±10 °C |
Glass with ABS slurry or kapton tape |
|
PETG |
245±10 °C |
60±10 °C |
Blue painters tape or bed adhesive |
|
Nylon |
255±15 °C |
70±10 °C |
Garolite |
|
ASA |
250±10 °C |
90±10 °C |
Hairspray, bed adhesive |
|
Polypropylene |
250±15 °C |
110±10 °C |
Packing tape or polypropylene |
|
TPU/TPE |
230±10 °C |
50±15 °C |
Glass, painters tape |
|
PCTPE |
235±10 °C |
70±10 °C |
Glass with kapton tape or hairspray |
|
Polycarbonate |
290±20 °C |
130±15 °C |
Gluestick/hairspray |
|
PVA Support |
180±20 °C |
45±10 °C |
LayerLock PEI |
|
Breakaway Support |
210±10 °C |
50±5 °C |
LayerLock PEI |
|
HIPS Support |
230±10 °C |
50±10 °C |
Glass with kapton tape or hairspray |