Filament Comparison Chart
| ABS | PLA | Tefabloc TPE | PET-G | PP | BVOH | DURABIO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made from | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | Polylactic Acid | Thermoplastic ester elastomer (TPEE) | Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol | Polypropylene | Butenediol Vinyl Alcohol Co-polymer | Combines properties of Polycarbonate (PC) and Polymethacrylate (PMMA) |
| Key features | High rigidity, high gloss, medium impact strength. Resistant to grease. Good post-printing workability. Strong odour during printing. Range of colours available | Biopolymer derived from plants. Good post-printing workability. Odourless. Range of colours available. | Highly flexible. Resistant to oil, grease, abrasion and solvents. Good shape retention. | High impact strength. Hydrophobic with excellent weather resistance. Prints with almost no warping or shrinkage and is odour neutral. Food grade pellets used. | Good mechanical properties of stiffness and tensile strength. Good surface finish. Resistant to acids, alkalis and organic solvents. Very light. Food package grade pellets used. Good transparency. Hinge properties. | High quality water soluble material. Easily dissolved in cold water. Excellent layer-forming and adhesion properties. Can be used with a number of different polymers. | Bio-based. Excellent optical and mechanical properties. High heat, scratch and abrasion resistance. UV resistance. BPA free. |
| Applications | Concept and functioning modelling for building, electrical, automotive industry etc. Non-critical parts such as enclosures. | Wide range of applications including concept modelling and education. | Functioning modelling: items requiring flexibility such as window seals, grips, holders, plugs, robot parts and protective components. | Concept modelling for mechanics, medical, food containers, transparent objects. | Functioning modelling: Technical products, automotive industry, mechanical engineering, prototypes, toys. | Support material for filaments - printing projects with overhangs or complex objects | Concept modelling for the building, electrical and automotive industry. Suitable for outdoor applications. |
| Colours available | Black, White, Blue, Red, Green, Natural Transparent, Silver | Black, White, Blue, Red, Natural Transparent, Silver | Black, Natural White | Black, White, Blue, Red, Clear Blue Transparent, Red Transparent, Green Transparent | Natural Transparent | Natural White | Black, White, Natural Transparent |
| Recommended Printer Set up* | |||||||
| Extrusion temperature | 250±10°C | 210±10°C | 230±10°C | 235±10°C | 240±10°C | 210±10°C | 230±10°C |
| Bed Temperature | 90°C | 60°C | 60°C | 90°C | 80°C | 60°C | 100 °C |
| Printing Speed (mm/s) | 30mm/s | 30mm/s | 20mm/s | 30mm/s | 30mm/s | 30mm/s | 50 mm/s |
| PP film tape recommended for print bed. |
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*(the values shown are indicative of optimal settings, it can vary from printer to printer)