Filament guides
How to choose a material, how to print it and what a print really costs – with prices that update themselves every 2–3 hours.
Types of 3D printing filament – materials and prices comparedPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, nylon and more: what each is good for, how hard it is to print and what a kilogram costs – with current prices from shops.
PLA or PETG? Differences, uses and pricesWhich filament to choose: PLA or PETG? Strength, heat resistance, ease of printing and current prices per kg.
Filament printing temperatures – table for PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPUNozzle and bed temperature and cooling for popular filaments. A table of starting values with practical tips.
How to dry filament? Drying temperatures and timesSigns of wet filament, drying temperatures and times for PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU and nylon, and how to store spools.
How much filament does a print use and what does it cost? CalculatorConvert grams to metres of filament and work out the cost of a print using current prices per kilogram. A calculator for PLA, PETG, ABS and more.