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
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
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
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
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
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
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