MATERIALS & SPECS
Pick the right material
A working library of FDM filaments and SLA resins, with the properties that actually matter when choosing one.
PLA
FDMStrength3/5
Flexibility1/5
Heat Resistance1/5
Best for
Concept models, Display parts, Jigs
Price tier
PETG
FDMStrength4/5
Flexibility2/5
Heat Resistance3/5
Best for
Functional parts, Enclosures, Brackets
Price tier
ABS
FDMStrength4/5
Flexibility2/5
Heat Resistance4/5
Best for
Automotive parts, Heat-exposed parts, Vapor smoothing
Price tier
ASA
FDMStrength4/5
Flexibility2/5
Heat Resistance4/5
Best for
Outdoor parts, UV resistance, Automotive
Price tier
TPU 95A
FDMStrength3/5
Flexibility5/5
Heat Resistance2/5
Best for
Gaskets, Wearables, Vibration damping
Price tier
Standard Resin
SLAStrength2/5
Flexibility1/5
Heat Resistance1/5
Best for
Visual models, Architecture, Detail work
Price tier
Tough Resin
SLAStrength3/5
Flexibility2/5
Heat Resistance2/5
Best for
Functional prototypes, Snap-fits, Medical demos
Price tier
Flexible Resin
SLAStrength2/5
Flexibility5/5
Heat Resistance1/5
Best for
Wearables, Soft components, Grips
Price tier
Clear Resin
SLAStrength2/5
Flexibility1/5
Heat Resistance1/5
Best for
Optics, Lightpipes, Showcase parts
Price tier
COMPARISON
Side by side
| Material | Strength | Flexibility | Heat | Detail | Cost | Post-process |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PLA FDM | ||||||
PETG FDM | ||||||
ABS FDM | ||||||
ASA FDM | ||||||
TPU 95A FDM | ||||||
Standard Resin SLA | ||||||
Tough Resin SLA | ||||||
Flexible Resin SLA | ||||||
Clear Resin SLA |
NOT SURE WHICH MATERIAL?
A quick decision guide
If you need
Needs flexibility
→TPU 95A or Flexible Resin
If you need
Needs fine detail
→SLA Standard or Tough Resin
If you need
Strength + budget
→PETG
If you need
Heat resistance
→ABS or ASA
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