PETG filament
PETG has the advantages of ABS without the disadvantages, as well as the advantages of PLA without the disadvantages. It is stronger and more flexible than ABS . Another feature is that you will not get any unpleasant odors in the workspace with this material.
It is particularly suitable for printing phone cases or mechanical parts, for example, due to its high shock resistance on the one hand and some flexibility on the other. It is durable, long lasting and fully recyclable. It is lightweight and, if sterilized, also food safe (after all, soft drinks also come in PET bottles). It also hardly shrinks when it cools down after printing.
The degree of difficulty with regard to printing is low, comparable to that of PLA
Temperature: Print at 220-250º C. Heated bed not necessary.
General advantages of PETG filament
- PETG is more durable. Overheating regular PET makes it blurry and brittle. PETG is highly shock-resistant and the additives ensure that the material does not crystallize during heating and therefore does not become fragile.
- If professionally printed, it can be sterilized
Advantages of PETG filament
- PET has the property of combining the advantages of ABS (stronger, temperature resistant and more durable) with the advantages of PLA (easy 3D printing) in 1 material.
- The layer adhesion is generally excellent.
- Little warping and little shrinking of the 3D prints
- The material, prints and misprints can be recycled
