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Common 3D Printing Materials — Comparison Table (with Cost)
| Feature | PLA | ABS | PETG | TPU | Nylon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Polylactic Acid | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol | Thermoplastic Polyurethane | Polyamide |
| Printing Temp | 180–220°C | 220–250°C | 230–250°C | 210–230°C | 240–260°C |
| Bed Temp | 20–60°C | 90–110°C | 70–90°C | 20–60°C | 70–100°C |
| Ease of Printing | Very easy | Moderate | Moderate | Hard | Hard |
| Warping | Low | High | Moderate | Low | High |
| Flexibility | Low | Low | Medium | Very high | Medium |
| Strength | Medium | High | High | Medium | High |
| Heat Resistance | Low (~60°C) | High (~100°C) | Medium (~80°C) | Low (~60°C) | High (~100°C) |
| Durability | Medium | High | High | Medium | High |
| Odor | Low | Strong | Low | Low | Low |
| Cost (per kg) | Low (~$20–30) | Low (~$20–35) | Medium (~$25–40) | Medium–High (~$30–50) | High (~$40–70) |
| Common Uses | Prototypes, figurines, educational | Functional parts, enclosures | Mechanical parts, functional items | Flexible parts, gaskets | Functional parts, mechanical components |
| Notes | Biodegradable, beginner-friendly | Can warp, fumes, requires ventilated enclosure | Tough, chemical resistant, less brittle | Very flexible, elastic, harder to print | Strong, abrasion-resistant, requires drying |