3D printing materials by application
Compare FORM3D’s FDM material families for prototypes, functional parts, tooling and short runs. Each page lists grades, colours and typical applications.
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Material families
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- Explore PLA
PLA
Polylactic AcidVersatile, precise and available in FORM3D’s broadest selection of finishes and colours.
Best for: Prototypes · Visual models · Fixtures · General-purpose parts
Standard · Matte · Tough · Silk · Lightweight · Carbon-fibre
Available for instant quoting
- Explore PETG
PETG
Polyethylene Terephthalate GlycolA practical step up for functional parts that need toughness and chemical resistance beyond basic PLA.
Best for: Functional parts · Guards · Brackets · General-purpose production
Standard · Matte · PETG-CF
Available for instant quoting
- Explore TPU
TPU
Thermoplastic PolyurethaneFlexible elastomer-class material for seals, bumpers, grips and parts that must bend or absorb impact.
Best for: Grips · Seals · Bumpers · Flexible living hinges (validated)
85A · 90A · 95A · Lightweight
Available by project review
- Explore Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate
PolycarbonateA higher heat and toughness option for demanding functional parts — selected when PLA/PETG thermal limits are not enough.
Best for: Heat-resistant parts · Tough housings · Engineering prototypes
Standard · Flame-retardant
Available for instant quoting
- Explore Nylon
Nylon
Polyamide (Nylon)Engineering polyamides — including fibre-reinforced grades — for tough, wear-capable and structurally demanding parts.
Best for: Structural parts · Wear components · Reinforced brackets · Tooling aids
PA6-CF · PA6-GF · PAHT-CF
Available for instant quoting
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