Materials

At CAZ 3D we only offer quality 3D printing filaments we have thoroughly tested to ensure customer satisfaction with our 3D printed parts and 3D printer filaments. Here is a brief description on common materials we use and stock. If we don't have it in stock, we can get it for you!

PLA/PLA+ Filament

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PLA is one of the most common materials for 3D printing. It is environmentally friendly and biodegradable.

  • Low Warping
  • High Stiffness
  • Odorless when printing
  • Inexpensive
  • Large color selection

PETG Filament

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PETG is a semi-rigid material with great impact resistance and great thermal characteristics

  • Low warping
  • Odorless when printing
  • Inexpensive
  • Large color selection
  • Poor bridging and difficult support removal
  • UV resistance
  • Rated for ambient temperatures up to 80 Celsius

ABS Filament

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ABS has good mechanical properties, great thermal characteristics

  • High Temperature resistance
  • Inexpensive
  • Prone to warping (enclosed printer recommended)
  • Slight odour when printing
  • Poor bridging and difficult support removal
  • Not great UV resistance
  • Durable and wear resistant parts

ASA Filament

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ASA is very similar to ABS, but with better UV resistance

  • High impact resistance
  • High temperature resistance
  • Prone to warping (enclosed printer recommended)
  • Emits off fumes when printing
  • UV resistant

Nylon Filament

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Nylon is know for its toughness and flexibility. Nylon also has good abrasion resistance

  • Tough and flexible
  • High impact resistance
  • No odour when printing
  • Absorbs moisture (keeping it dry is important)
  • Prone to warping

Polycarbonate Filament

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PC or Polycarbonate is high strength, tough material, great for engineering applications.

  • High impact resistance
  • High heat resistance
  • Flexible
  • Prone to warping (depends on the blend)
  • Requires high printing temperatures