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3D Filament Guide Editorial
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Posts (10)
- drying-and-storage
How to Store Filament Long Term: RH Targets by Material
Dry spools first, then seal them with silica gel and a hygrometer: under 30% RH for PLA, under 20% for PETG, TPU, PC and PVA, kept cool and dark.
- buying-guides
What Are Good Filaments to Start With? A 3-Spool Plan
Good filaments to start with: plain PLA, then PETG, then 95A TPU on direct drive. Starting temps, hotend limits and which spools to skip.
- comparisons
ABS vs ASA for Printing: Settings, Strength and Fumes
ASA beats ABS outdoors and emits less styrene at near-identical print settings. Data-sheet numbers, starting profiles and where ABS still wins.
- material-selection
Best Filament for Outdoor Use: ASA vs PETG vs PLA
Why ASA is the default for parts that live in sunlight: published weathering data on ASA, PETG, PLA and ABS, plus print settings and a coupon test.
- troubleshooting
Wet Filament Symptoms and How to Fix Them: PLA, PETG and TPU
Wet PLA, PETG or TPU pops, strings and prints pitted walls. Prusa's drying temperatures by material, plus a repeat-print test to confirm the fix.
- comparisons
PLA Plus vs Regular PLA Explained: What the Plus Buys
PLA+ trades stiffness and a little tensile strength for 5 to 12 times the impact toughness. Data-sheet numbers, the settings to change, and how to check.
- buying-guides
Best Filament for Beginners: What to Buy First
PLA is the right first filament for nearly every FDM printer. What to buy, which diameter, how much, and the spool details that actually matter.
- drying-and-storage
How to Dry Filament: Drying Chart by Material
Use a filament drying chart with temperatures, hours and recipe limits by material, then choose a drying method and keep the recovered spool dry.
- comparisons
PLA vs PETG vs ABS: Which Filament to Use
A spec-based comparison of PLA, PETG and ABS covering print temperatures, warping, enclosure needs, heat resistance, and what each material is for.
- materials
Filament Density: Convert Spool Weight to Length
How filament density converts spool weight into printable length, why net spool weight matters, and how absorbed moisture ruins otherwise good material.