Filament

PLA+ is a non-toxic, environmentally friendly and biodegradable thermoplastic. It has been modified to exhibit toughness and strength characteristics of up to 10 times higher when compared to regular PLA. The finish of the print is also improved with a more glossy look.

Pros

Strong and Rigid
Economical
Long Shelf Life
Consistent diameter and low shrinkage

cons

Can get brittle over time and snap
Low resistance to heat
Low sunlight/weather resistance

HOTEND

Temperature: 190-220°C

cooling

Part Cooling Fan Required
Speed: 100%

Heated bed

Optional
Temperature: 50-60°C

Build surface

Makertech Printing Surface
Blue Painters Tape

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Exotic PLA's are based on the same PLA+ formula but with added material to give them a distinct look and feel. The added material in most cases makes this a more abrasive filament and a hardened steel nozzle is recommended for using with these filaments.

Pros

Strong and Rigid
Economical
Long Shelf Life
Consistent diameter and low shrinkage

cons

Can get brittle over time and snap
Low resistance to heat
Low sunlight/weather resistance
Abrasive, requires steel nozzle

HOTEND

Temperature: 200-230°C
Steel Nozzle Recommended

cooling

Part Cooling Fan Required
Speed: 100%

Heated bed

Optional
Temperature: 50-60°C

Build surface

Makertech Printing Surface
Blue Painters Tape

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Our ABS+ is an improved ABS with better strength and smoother printing performance. ABS+ is a heat resistant material that can also be vapour smoothed with acetone for a marble smooth finish.

Pros

Heat resistant up to 70°C
Economical
Smooth printing with less oozing/stringing
Strong impact/wear resistance

cons

A heated Bed and Enclosure is usually required
Part shrinkage (1-2%)
Can warp easily during printing
Smells during printing

HOTEND

Temperature: 220-250°C

cooling

Part Cooling Fan Not Required
Speed: 20% Max

Heated bed

Required
Temperature: 100-110°C
(Enclosure Recommended)

Build surface

Makertech Printing Surface
Kapton Tape + ABS Slurry

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PETG is often used inthe manufacturing of water bottles for its water/chemical resistance. It prints smoothly and cools efficiently so there's next to no warp/shrinkage

Pros

Water/chemical resistant
Smooth and glossy finish
No warping or shrinkage
Odourless printing

cons

High stringing
Poor bridging performance

HOTEND

Temperature: 230-250°C

cooling

Part Cooling Fan Required
Speed: 100%

Heated bed

Optional
Temperature: 80-90°C

Build surface

Makertech Printing Surface
Blue Painters Tape

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Flexible TPU is, as the name suggests, a flexible filament that created parts that can bend a flex. Out flexible TPU has medium flexibility comparable to a car tyre or pencil eraser.

Pros

Soft and flexible
Long shelf life
Soft and flexible
Great for vibration dampening

cons

Difficult and slow to print
Poor bridging ability
Can string and blob

HOTEND

Temperature: 230-250°C

cooling

Part Cooling Fan Required
Speed: 75%

Heated bed

Optional
Temperature: 45-60°C

Build surface

Makertech Printing Surface
Blue Painters Tape

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PVA is the most common dissolvable filament. It is used as a support structure for complex prints and is then washed away with water.

Pros

Dissolves in water, no solvent needed
Biodegradable and non-toxic

cons

Can take time dissolve
Moisture sensitive and requires airtight storage
Can clog in hot nozzle when not printing

HOTEND

Temperature: 185-210°C

cooling

Part Cooling Fan Required
Speed: 100%

Heated bed

Optional
Temperature: 45-60°C

Build surface

Makertech Printing Surface
Blue Painters Tape

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Makertech FILAMENT

PLA+ is a non-toxic, environmentally friendly and biodegradable thermoplastic. It has been modified to exhibit toughness and strength characteristics of up to 10 times higher when compared to regular PLA. The finish of the print is also improved with a more glossy look.

Pros

cons

HOTEND

cooling

Heated bed

Build surface

Exotic PLA's are based on the same PLA+ formula but with added material to give them a distinct look and feel. The added material in most cases makes this a more abrasive filament and a hardened steel nozzle is recommended for using with these filaments.

Pros

cons

HOTEND

cooling

Heated bed

Build surface

Our ABS+ is an improved ABS with better strength and smoother printing performance. ABS+ is a heat resistant material that can also be vapour smoothed with acetone for a marble smooth finish.

Pros

cons

HOTEND

cooling

Heated bed

Build surface

PETG is often used inthe manufacturing of water bottles for its water/chemical resistance. It prints smoothly and cools efficiently so there's next to no warp/shrinkage

Pros

cons

HOTEND

cooling

Heated bed

Build surface

Flexible TPU is, as the name suggests, a flexible filament that created parts that can bend a flex. Out flexible TPU has medium flexibility comparable to a car tyre or pencil eraser.

Pros

cons

HOTEND

cooling

Heated bed

Build surface

PVA is the most common dissolvable filament. It is used as a support structure for complex prints and is then washed away with water.

Pros

cons

HOTEND

cooling

Heated bed

Build surface