PETG
The best all-round functional filament for most people. Tough, slightly flexible, weather resistant, and food-contact friendly in most formulations. Tends to string and stick too well to smooth beds.
Moderate Prints on open printers 1.27 g/cm³ ~$22/kg
Print settings (starting points)
| Nozzle temperature | 230–250 °C |
|---|---|
| Bed temperature | 70–85 °C |
| Enclosure | Not required |
| Drying | 65 °C × 5 h Moisture sensitive |
| Density | 1.27 g/cm³ |
| Max continuous use | ~75 °C |
Properties
| Property | Rating |
|---|---|
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| UV / weather resistance | ●●●●○ |
| Flexibility | ●●○○○ |
| Print difficulty | ●●○○○ |
Pros
- Tough and impact resistant
- Good UV and water resistance
- Low warp
Cons
- Strings easily
- Can weld to PEI/smooth beds
- Absorbs moisture
Best uses
Functional parts Outdoor items Containers Brackets
Printers suited to PETG
Machines that meet this material's enclosure, temperature and extruder needs.
Creality Ender 3
220×220×250 mm · Open frame
Creality Ender 3 V2
220×220×250 mm · Open frame
Creality Ender 3 V3
220×220×250 mm · Open frame
Creality Ender 3 S1
220×220×270 mm · Open frame
Creality Ender 5 S1
220×220×280 mm · Open frame
Creality K1
220×220×250 mm · Enclosed
Creality K1 Max
300×300×300 mm · Enclosed
Bambu Lab A1 mini
180×180×180 mm · Open frame
Bambu Lab A1
256×256×256 mm · Open frame
Cost and usage
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