Material | Quick Facts | Extruder Temp. | Bed Temp. | Recommended Build Surface | Purchase |
PLA | + Great general purpose material + Wide usable temperature range | 215 - 220 °C | 60 - 70 °C | Polyimide Tape | Buy MakerGear PLA |
| + Tougher than PLA - Less forgiving temperature range - Larger parts have a tendency to warp (enclosure recommended) | 245 - 250 °C | 110 °C | Bare glass with glue stick | Buy MakerGear ABS |
Poly support | + Popular peel-away support material | 210 - 225 °C | 60 - 70 °C | Bare glass with glue stick | Buy MakerGear Polysupport |
HIPS | + Dissolvable support material for intricate geometry - Not ideal for home use (requires d-Limonine solvent to dissolve) | 240 - 245 °C | 90 - 115 °C | Bare glass with glue stick | Buy HIPS |
Carbon Fiber / Nylon | + Strong + Great print resolution - Abrasive (use a Stainless Steel Nozzle for longer life) | | 100 - 110 °C | Polyimide Tape | Buy 3DXTechCarbonX |