Application notes, material updates, and technical insights from our engineering team.
Requirements come before materials. Use data to screen, then validate with a printed part.
GF reinforcement is a targeted engineering choice, not a universal upgrade.
Carbon fibre filament is abrasive and wears brass nozzles quickly. Hardened nozzles and regular wear checks protect dimensional accuracy.
Nylon quality depends on a reliable moisture-control process.
Before printing polycarbonate, check drying, nozzle and bed temperature, chamber capability, adhesion and part geometry.
ASA is designed for outdoor use: better UV and weather resistance than ABS, with similar mechanical behaviour and printing requirements.
For outdoor parts, ASA usually beats ABS on UV resistance, while PETG offers a lower-cost option with moderate weather resistance.
Transparent PETG clarity depends on void-free extrusion, layer fusion and surface finish. Layer height, flow and cooling matter more than the material name.
PETG often sticks too firmly because the first layer is over-compressed or the bed is too hot. Adjust Z-offset and temperature before using force.
Select between PLA and PETG from the duty cycle, then validate the geometry and orientation.
PETG stringing: how to check temperature, retraction, travel speed and moisture.
PETG suits functional parts with moderate heat, impact and moisture exposure. It is not ideal for high temperature or long UV exposure.