Best For
- Functional prototypes
- Outdoor applications
- Containers and enclosures
- Mechanical parts
Materials
PETG 3D printing
PETG 3D Printing
PETG is a strong, slightly flexible FDM material for practical parts that need more durability and weather resistance than PLA.
Not Best For
- Ultra-rigid lightweight brackets
- Fine miniatures
- High-temperature parts beyond PETG limits
Material Details
Use these first-party material notes to compare strength, flexibility, heat resistance, detail, and common applications before requesting a quote.
PETG
Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol
Impact resistant, weather resistant, and food-safe. Excellent balance of strength and flexibility.
- tensile Strength
- 53 MPa
- elongation
- 120%
- heat Deflection
- 70°C
- print Temp
- 230-250°C
- Price Modifier
- 1.2x
Common Applications
Outdoor applications, Containers and enclosures, Functional prototypes, Mechanical parts
Pricing Notes
- PETG uses a 1.2x material multiplier in the pricing calculator.
- It is often chosen when durability matters more than the lowest material cost.
Design Guidelines
- Use PETG for parts that need toughness and slight flexibility.
- Choose ASA for stronger UV resistance.
- Use PLA when the part is purely visual and cost-sensitive.
Compatible Services
- FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) Printing
High-quality FDM printing with single and multi-color capabilities. Ideal for functional prototypes, custom parts, and production runs.
PETG 3D Printing FAQ
Is PETG stronger than PLA?
PETG is generally tougher and more impact resistant than PLA, with better flexibility and weather resistance. PLA can show sharper detail and is usually cheaper for simple indoor models.
Is PETG good for outdoor parts?
PETG is suitable for many outdoor applications, but ASA is usually a better choice when long-term UV exposure is the main concern.
When should I choose PETG 3D Printing?
PETG is a durable FDM material with good impact resistance, useful flexibility, and better weather resistance than PLA. It is a strong default choice for functional prototypes, containers, outdoor parts, and mechanical parts that need toughness without the complexity of ABS or Nylon.
- Impact resistant
- Weather resistant
- Good functional default
- Material multiplier 1.2x
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