PETG

Beginner

Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol-Modified

The most versatile all-around filament for functional parts. PETG combines PLA-like ease of printing with significantly better impact resistance, chemical resistance, and heat tolerance. It bends before it breaks, making it ideal for parts under stress.

Nozzle Temp230–250°C
Bed Temp80–90°C
Print Speed40–80 mm/s

Printing Tips

  • Print the first layer slowly (20 mm/s) with the nozzle slightly higher than normal — PETG sticks TOO well to glass beds.
  • Reduce cooling fan to 40-60% max. PETG needs some heat retention for layer adhesion but too little causes stringing.
  • Use a retraction distance of 4-6mm (Bowden) or 1-2mm (direct drive) at 40-50 mm/s to fight stringing.
  • Apply a thin layer of glue stick on glass beds as a release agent — without it, PETG can rip glass chunks off.
  • Dry PETG at 65°C for 6-8 hours before printing. Wet PETG pops, strings badly, and has a rough surface.
  • For food-safe applications, print with a stainless steel nozzle and seal with food-grade epoxy.

Use Cases

Waterproof enclosures and housingsMechanical parts under moderate stressFood containers (with proper post-processing)Outdoor signage (better UV resistance than PLA)Chemical-resistant fixturesTransparent or translucent partsReplacement automotive interior parts

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Other Filaments

PLA

190-220°C / 50-60°C

PLA+

200-230°C / 50-70°C

ABS

230-260°C / 95-110°C

ASA

240-260°C / 90-110°C

TPU

210-240°C / 40-60°C

Nylon (PA6)

240-280°C / 70-90°C

PC

260-310°C / 100-120°C

HIPS

230-245°C / 90-110°C

PVA

185-215°C / 50-60°C

Wood-fill PLA

180-220°C / 40-60°C

Metal-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Carbon Fiber PETG

230-260°C / 70-85°C

Resin

Resin (UV cure)

Flexible (TPE/TPC)

200-230°C / 30-50°C

Silk PLA

215-230°C / 60-70°C

Matte PLA

195-225°C / 50-65°C

High Speed PLA

190-230°C / 45-60°C

Recycled PLA

190-220°C / 50-60°C

PLA Marble

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Rainbow PLA

195-225°C / 50-60°C

Glow-in-the-dark PLA

195-225°C / 50-60°C

Copper-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Bronze-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Conductive PLA

200-230°C / 50-60°C

Recycled PETG

225-250°C / 75-90°C

Glass-fiber PETG

235-260°C / 80-95°C

CPE

240-270°C / 75-90°C

PC-ABS

250-280°C / 100-115°C

PA6

240-270°C / 80-100°C

PA6-CF

255-280°C / 85-100°C

PA12-CF

260-280°C / 80-100°C

PAHT-CF

280-310°C / 100-120°C

ABS-CF

240-260°C / 90-110°C

Kevlar Nylon

245-275°C / 85-100°C

TPU 95A

210-235°C / 40-60°C

TPU 87A

210-235°C / 40-60°C

TPE

200-230°C / 30-50°C

TPC

210-240°C / 40-60°C

POM

200-220°C / 100-130°C

PP

220-250°C / 85-100°C

PEEK

370-420°C / 130-160°C

PEI / ULTEM

350-400°C / 130-160°C

BVOH

190-220°C / 50-60°C

Breakaway Support

210-240°C / 50-70°C

PHA

175-200°C / 40-60°C

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