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PETG

Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol

A durable, slightly flexible material that is great for functional hobby parts, brackets, mounts, containers, and pieces that need more toughness than PLA.

Print Temp 220–250°C
Bed Temp 70–90°C
Rate ~$0.25/g
Difficulty Easy

Material Properties

Flexibility Medium

Has some give before breaking. Better than PLA for clips and functional parts.

Impact Resistance High

Tougher and less brittle than PLA. Good for parts that may be bumped or handled often.

Heat Resistance Medium

Handles warmer environments better than PLA, but still not ideal for high heat.

Functional PartsDurableSlight FlexCan String

Advantages

  • Stronger and tougher than PLA.
  • Good for practical parts and everyday use.
  • Slight flexibility helps reduce cracking.
  • More heat resistant than PLA.

Limitations

  • Can string more during printing.
  • Surface detail may not look as crisp as PLA.
  • Not as rigid as PLA or PAHT-CF.
  • Can be harder to post-process cleanly.

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