| PLA |
Reliable, moderately strong |
Range of colour, glossy finish |
Low melting point |
Prototypes,models |
| ABS |
High impact strength |
Matte finish |
High UV resistance |
End use product, support |
| Nylon |
Extreme strength |
Transpparent. Opague |
higher temperatures |
Max strength parts |
| Flexible |
High flexibility, rubbery |
white, range of colour |
Average temp resistance |
flexible components |
| PETG |
Moderate strength, Flexible |
Predominately neutral colours |
Average temp resistance |
Model, function |
| Polypropylene |
Average strength, flexible |
Neutral colours |
Average temp resistance |
Flexible components |
| polyoxymethylane |
Extreme strength |
Neutral colours |
Average temp resistance |
Functional parts |
| HIPS |
Weak, slight flex |
Matte colours |
Moderate temp strength |
Support parts |
| Carbo Fibre |
Durable |
Neutral colours |
Moderatee temperature |
Functional parts |