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Materials Guide

GUIDEPrint materials

The full filament library, explained

Every material we run on the farm — its strengths, weaknesses, finish options and safe handling — so you can spec the right plastic for the job, not just the cheapest.

01 · £0.09/g

PLA Basic

Crisp detail, matte surface, ideal for display parts.

Durability2/5

Flexibility1/5

Heat resistance1/5

Strengths: Excellent detail, lowest warp, crisp matte surface
Watch-outs: Brittle under impact; softens near 60°C
Finish options: Sands well, primes for paint, easiest to post-process
Handling: Biodegradable plant-based polymer; no fume concerns
Best for: Display models, minis, prototype fits, decorative parts

02 · £0.16/g

PETG-CF

Carbon reinforced. Stiff, heat tolerant, low warp.

Durability4/5

Flexibility2/5

Heat resistance3/5

Strengths: Stiff, tough, low warp, dimensionally stable
Watch-outs: Textured matte surface; not for very high heat
Finish options: Sands and primes well; carbon texture hides layer lines
Handling: Carbon fibre strands — filter mask recommended when sanding
Best for: Brackets, jigs, drone parts, functional enclosures

03 · £0.14/g

ABS-GF

Glass filled. Impact resistant for enclosures.

Durability4/5

Flexibility2/5

Heat resistance4/5

Strengths: Impact resistant, ~95°C heat tolerance, rigid
Watch-outs: Needs an enclosed chamber; slight shrink on large parts
Finish options: Acetone-smoothable for sealed glossy exteriors; paints well
Handling: Prints with styrene fumes — farm machines run HEPA/filtered
Best for: Housings, automotive interiors, tool handles, outdoor parts

04 · £0.28/g

PAHT-CF

Nylon composite. Highest strength-to-weight in the fleet.

Durability5/5

Flexibility2/5

Heat resistance5/5

Strengths: Highest strength-to-weight in the fleet; superb layer adhesion
Watch-outs: Hygroscopic — must be kept dry; harder to finish
Finish options: Machine-sanded finish; accepts thread inserts well
Handling: Keep sealed with desiccant; wear gloves for handling
Best for: Load-bearing brackets, clips, gears, structural parts

05 · £0.19/g

TPU 95A

Flexible elastomer for gaskets and grips.

Durability3/5

Flexibility5/5

Heat resistance3/5

Strengths: Flexible elastomer — bends, compresses, seals
Watch-outs: Slow to print; fine detail is limited
Finish options: Usually left as-printed; cannot be sanded smooth
Handling: Handle dry; avoid sharp tools when trimming supports
Best for: Gaskets, grips, bumpers, wheels, dampers

06 · £0.34/g

Tough Resin

SLA finish. Sub-50 micron feature resolution.

Durability3/5

Flexibility1/5

Heat resistance2/5

Strengths: Sub-50-micron resolution, glass-smooth surfaces
Watch-outs: More brittle than FDM; requires post-cure
Finish options: Minimal finishing needed; polishes to transparency
Handling: Uncured resin is a skin irritant — gloves and cure before handling
Best for: Miniatures, jewellery patterns, dental/engineering detail parts

Not sure which one? Rule of thumb: display → PLA, functional → PETG-CF, hot or knocked → ABS-GF, structural → PAHT-CF, flexible → TPU, ultra-fine detail → Tough Resin.

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