Best filament to print extruder and hot end parts?

stevehlau · 2016-10-05T03:18:18.000Z

Thinking about PETG instead of ABS. PETG is odorless and easy to print. However, I am not sure if it can withstand the heat from the hot end. What do you guys think?

keebie81 · 2016-10-05T12:29:21.000Z

I think PETG would have a slight flex compared to ABS.

Iceman24k · 2016-10-05T23:15:52.000Z

I was using Polycarbonate the “real stuff” not a mixture extruding at or above 300 c normally around 315c, but then it has all changed now lol

I found this carbon fiber reinforced ABS filament and I love it! It seems to be stiffer and also lighter! But also… I do LOVE makerGeeks.com PETG this is amazing filament as well, Really I think it is all great for printer parts, but I favor Higher melting point filaments.

jfield · 2016-10-06T12:13:18.000Z

PETG prints very nice for me and I do like it, but ABS will be a lighter part because ABS has a lower density. The less weight you have on your extruder, the better, especially for faster movements.

krosnyak · 2016-10-12T02:08:46.000Z

Formfutura TitanX offers all the good of ABS and no warping! Just keep the bed at 100c.