Material guide
How materials affect cost.
The $ symbols compare relative material costs; they are not prices. Final pricing depends on your part and print settings.
Prototyping and test fitting
Cheaper materials for rough shape checks, fitment, mockups, and early revisions.
| Filament | Best use | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|
| PLA | Fast test fits, mockups, shape checks | $ |
| PETG | Tougher prototypes and basic functional parts | $ |
Interior and everyday parts
Better finish, durability, and heat behavior for visible or functional vehicle parts.
| Filament | Best use | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|
| PETG | Interior brackets, bezels, light-duty panels | $$ |
| TPU | Flexible gaskets, pads, bushings, seals, and vibration-isolating parts | $$ |
| ASA | UV-stable trim, covers, exterior-friendly parts | $$ |
| ABS-CF | Stiffer interior pieces with a carbon-textured finish | $$ |
| ASA-CF | Visible trim, ducts, covers, and weather-aware parts | $$ |
| PETG-CF | Stiff everyday functional parts with a clean CF finish | $$ |
High-performance filaments
Engineering materials for stronger, hotter, or more demanding automotive use cases.
| Filament | Best use | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|
| PET-CF | Balanced stiffness and chemical resistance | $$$ |
| PA6-CF | Tough clips, adapters, latches, and abuse-prone utility parts | $$$ |
| PEBA | Flexible pads, protective sleeves, and parts requiring elastic recovery | $$$ |
| PPA-CF | Rigid premium polymer for heat-loaded mounts and hardware | $$$ |
| PPS-CF | Severe-duty CF polymer for high heat and chemical exposure | $$$ |