Filament types

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PLA (Polylactic Acid):
Properties: Easy to print, affordable, low odor, biodegradable, and produces good bed adhesion.
Best for: Prototypes, decorative models, and simple small-scale parts.

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene):
Properties: Tough, durable, and has excellent material properties.
Best for: Functional parts that require more strength than PLA.

PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol):
Properties: Strong, impact-resistant, chemically resistant, and offers good transparency.
Best for: Prints that need to be food-safe (with specific formulations), strong, or require some flexibility.

ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate):
Properties: Similar to ABS but with enhanced resistance to UV light and weathering.
Best for: Outdoor applications where durability and weather resistance are crucial.

Specialty Filaments
Flexible Filaments (TPE, TPU): These are rubber-like plastics that offer high flexibility for applications like phone cases, seals, and footwear.

Carbon Fiber Filaments: Base plastics infused with carbon fibers for increased strength, stiffness, and a unique textured finish.

Wood-Filled Filaments: PLA or other plastics mixed with wood particles, providing a real wood look and feel.

Metal-Filled Filaments: Combine a base material with metal powders, adding weight and a metallic finish to the final print.

Support Materials
PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol): Water-soluble, making it ideal for use as a support material in dual-extrusion prints.