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Materials

Every material has its strengths. We'll help you choose the right one based on what your part needs to withstand - mechanical load, temperature, UV radiation, or chemicals.

Colorful filaments for 3D printing

Basic Materials

Proven materials for most projects. Affordable, easy to print, dimensionally accurate, suitable for prototypes and final parts without extreme requirements.

PLA

The most widely used material for 3D printing. Easy to print, wide color selection, dimensionally accurate. Excellent for prototypes, visual models, and parts without mechanical stress. Not suitable for parts exposed to temperatures above 55 °C.

Strength: Medium
Heat Resistance: Low (~55 °C)
Flexibility: Low
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PETG

Versatile material with an excellent price-to-performance ratio. Chemically resistant, tough, handles impacts well. Suitable for covers, jigs, brackets, and parts in contact with water.

Strength: High
Heat Resistance: Medium (~80 °C)
Chemical Resistance: Good
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ABS

Classic industrial material. Heat resistant, rigid, easy to post-process (sanding, gluing, acetone smoothing). Suitable for automotive industry parts and mechanical assemblies exposed to temperatures up to 100 °C.

Strength: High
Heat Resistance: High (~100 °C)
Post-processability: Excellent
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Engineering Materials

For parts that must withstand mechanical load, high temperatures, or outdoor conditions. Require more advanced printing conditions.

ASA

Alternative to ABS with significantly better UV resistance. The material of choice for outdoor applications - camera housings, sensor mounts, garden elements. Color and mechanical properties remain unchanged even after years in direct sunlight.

Strength: High
Heat Resistance: High (~100 °C)
UV Resistance: Excellent
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PA6 (Nylon)

High strength, toughness, and wear resistance. Suitable for gears, sliding bearings, pantographs, and parts subjected to repeated mechanical load. Absorbs moisture - store in a dry place.

Strength: Very High
Heat Resistance: High (~110 °C)
Wear Resistance: Excellent
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PA12 (Nylon)

Lower moisture absorption than PA6, better dimensional stability. Handles chemicals and repeated stress well. Ideal for precision functional parts, connectors, and housings.

Strength: High
Moisture Absorption: Low
Chemical Resistance: High
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Polykarbonát (PC)

Extremely tough and impact resistant. Transparent, heat resistant up to 130 °C. We print at 350 °C on Prusa H2S/H2C. Used for protective covers, optical elements, and parts subjected to impacts.

Impact Strength: Extreme
Heat Resistance: Very High (~130 °C)
Transparency: Yes
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Reinforced Materials (CF/GF)

Materials with carbon or glass fiber additives. Significantly higher stiffness and dimensional stability at low weight. We print on Prusa H2S, H2C, and Pro HT90.

PA-CF (Nylon + uhlíkové vlákno)

Nylon reinforced with short carbon fibers. Extreme stiffness at low weight. Dimensionally stable, minimal shrinkage. Replacement for metal parts in jigs, robotics, and drones.

Stiffness: Extreme
Weight: Very Low
Heat Resistance: High (~120 °C)
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PETG-CF (PETG + uhlíkové vlákno)

PETG reinforced with carbon fiber. Easier to print than PA-CF, no moisture absorption. A good choice for rigid covers, frames, and structural elements where you don't need extreme heat resistance.

Stiffness: Very High
Weight: Low
Moisture Absorption: None
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PA-GF (Nylon + skelné vlákno)

Nylon reinforced with glass fibers. A more affordable alternative to PA-CF with good stiffness and heat resistance. Suitable for larger structural parts and industrial jigs.

Stiffness: High
Heat Resistance: High (~110 °C)
Cost: More affordable than CF
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High-Performance Materials

Top-tier polymers for the most demanding industrial applications. We print on Prusa Pro HT90 with nozzle up to 500 °C and heated chamber 90 °C.

PEEK

The top-tier thermoplastic for the most demanding applications. Heat resistance up to 250 °C, chemical resistance to almost anything, biocompatible. We print on Prusa Pro HT90 (nozzle 500 °C, chamber 90 °C). Replacement for metal parts in aerospace and medicine.

Heat Resistance: Extreme (~250 °C)
Chemical Resistance: Extreme
Biocompatibility: Yes
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PEI / Ultem

High-temperature material used in the aerospace and space industry. Self-extinguishing (UL94 V-0), resistant to sterilization. Suitable for parts near engines, electronics, and repeatedly sterilizable instruments.

Heat Resistance: Very High (~217 °C)
Self-Extinguishing: UL94 V-0
Chemical Resistance: High
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PPS (Polyfenylensulfid)

Chemically inert even to aggressive solvents and fuels. Dimensionally stable, minimal moisture absorption. Used in the chemical industry, automotive sector, and wherever standard plastics fail.

Heat Resistance: Very High (~220 °C)
Chemical Resistance: Extreme
Moisture Absorption: Minimal
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Flexible Materials

Elastic TPU-based materials for parts that must bend, absorb impacts, or seal. Various hardness levels to suit your needs.

TPU (85A)

Soft, elastic material similar to rubber. Ideal for seals, protective cases for electronics, damping pads, and ergonomic grips. Resistant to abrasion and repeated bending.

Elasticity: Very High
Hardness: 85A (soft)
Abrasion Resistance: High
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TPU (95A)

Harder variant of TPU for parts that need both flexibility and load-bearing capacity. Suitable for functional springs, hoses, roller covers, and parts subjected to repeated mechanical stress.

Elasticity: High
Hardness: 95A (firmer)
Load Capacity: Medium
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Resin

Photopolymer materials for maximum detail and smooth surface. Ideal for visual models, jewelry, and precision castings.

Standardní pryskyřice

Smooth surface with extreme detail (±0.05 mm). For visual prototypes, miniatures, figurines, and presentation models where appearance matters more than mechanical properties.

Detail: Extreme (±0.05 mm)
Surface: Smooth
Mechanical Strength: Low
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Technická pryskyřice

Combination of high detail and mechanical durability. Suitable for functional prototypes, precision brackets, and parts where you need resin's dimensional accuracy along with strength for real-world use.

Strength: High
Heat Resistance: Medium
Accuracy: ±0.05 mm
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Vypalitelná pryskyřice

For precision castings using the lost-wax method. Burns out completely during mold firing. Used for custom jewelry production, dental crowns, and precision metal castings.

Application: Castings
Accuracy: Extreme
Burnout Residue: None
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Not Sure Which Material to Choose?

Describe what your part needs to withstand, and we'll recommend the most suitable material. We'll take into account mechanical requirements, operating temperature, environment, and budget.

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