Materials: 3D Printer Filament

Filament Guides

Note: A summary of our 3D printers and what filaments they use is at the bottom of this page.

Articles explaining different filament types:

• MatterHackers - great primer guide
• All3DP - summary chart followed by in-depth info on each one
• rigid.ink - another great comparison chart followed by in-depth explanations of each material type
• Shore Hardness Scale - how soft/rubbery/flexible is a filament?
• Filaments Directory - huge searchable directory of filaments

DoES Filament Stock

• We have spools of several common types of filament in the workshop:
  • We charge based on the length and type of filament used
  • If you've used up a reel of filament, or want more colours, create an issue to let us know so we can order some

Suppliers

Check that the printer is able to use the filament before buying - specifically: filament width, nozzle temperature and bed temperature.

• Faberdashery - UK - huge range of PLA colours in 1.75mm and 3mm
• iMakr - UK
• 3dfilaprint - UK
• rigid.ink - UK
• MatterHackers - USA - huge selection, and some very unique speciality filaments
• Dream3D - UK
• Deamon3Dprint - UK - fairly small selection
• MakerGeeks - USA - they care about environment and have some unique filaments
• Pongo - UK - small selection of mostly bright neon colours
• Create3D - UK
• ToyBuilder Labs - USA - some of the best prices on speciality filaments (although postage would probably eradicate any savings)
• Global FSD - UK - sells small quantities of lots of filaments, also worst website ever
• Unicofil - Rainbow coloured filament!!
• 3DPrima - SE
• Algix3D - USA - Algae-based filament!
• 3DXTECH - USA - lots of speciality filament
• 3d4makers - USA - PEEK, Hemp and some other interesting filaments
• 3DFuel - USA, IE - potato starch, coffee, beer and other interesting filaments
• Plastic2Print - NL - custom PLA colours and some advanced materials including PEEK, FPE, FEP
• ApiumTec - some advanced materials such as PEEK, PEI, PVDF, POM-C ESD
• igus - UK - small range of industrial filaments, eg. water resistant, or huge operational temperature range
• MakerShop3D - France - huge range of filaments, including lots of speciality/advanced filaments, with very good search filters
• Forefront - UK - Watertight filaments
• Filamentive - UK - Recycled filaments (and 20% discount if you return empty spools)
• ProtoParadigm - USA - Some interesting PLA materials (watertight, dishwasher-safe) and colours

Printer Summary

The type of filament you can use depends on the printer, here's a summary:

In Use

Nickname	Make	Model	Filament Diameter	Supported Filaments	Print Technology
?	Ultimaker	Ultimaker 2	2.85 mm	PLA, ABS, PETG?	Fused Filament Fabrication
?	Ultimaker	Ultimaker 2 Extended	2.85 mm	PLA, ABS, PETG?	Fused Filament Fabrication
?	Creality	CR-10S	1.75mm	PLA, PETG	Fused Filament Fabrication
?	Creality	Ender 3	1.75mm	PLA, PETG	Fused Filament Fabrication
?	Creality	LD-002R	N/A	UV Curable Resin	Masked Stereolithography

Out of Use

Nickname	Printer	Filament Diameter	Supported Filaments	Print Technology
"Rose"	[[Up3D Up 2	Up3dPrinter]]	1.75 mm	ABS, ABS+, PLA
"Violet"	[[Up3D Up 2	Up3dPrinter]]	1.75 mm	ABS, ABS+, PLA
?	RepRap	?	?	?
?	Makerbot Cupcake	3mm	ABS, PLA	Fused Filament Fabrication

Note: The RepRap and Makerbot are old printers and don't get used much any more.

Recommended Print Settings

Printer Model	Filament Provider	F. Brand	F. Material	F. Diameter	Build Plate Type	BP. Adhesion	BP. Temp	Nozzle Diameter	Hot End Temp	Notes
Creality CR10-S	PolyMaker	Polylite (Grey)	PETG	1.75mm	Glass/Magnetic	None/Blue tape/Glue/Hairspray	70-100C	0.4mm	235C	*** I couldn't get this filament to stick whatever I did
Creality CR10-S	Reflow	Reflow (Mint)	PETG	1.75mm	Magnetic	None	70C	0.4mm	235C	Stuck well. A little "fuzz" at 70C. Might be better to reduce BP temp to 60+C