Materials Guide
Choose the right 3D printing material
The best material depends on what the part needs to do. Use this guide as a starting point, then talk to Bits4Bots if you need help choosing.
Common material families
PLA: approachable general-purpose printing and visual models.
PETG: useful when more toughness and durability are required.
ABS & ASA: engineering-oriented materials for appropriate printer setups and applications.
TPU: flexible parts.
Nylon and composites: demanding functional and engineering applications.
Resin: high-detail applications where resin printing is appropriate.