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gCreate Tested Filament Database
We have tested hundreds of filaments across our entire machine family. Below are some of the recommended settings and brands we confirmed on our machines.
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Special Compounds and Finishes
Thermochromic PLA
A special type of filament which changes color based on the temperature of the model. Green at room temperature, turning darker as it gets colder. But held in your hands and will go from a green to a bright pink. And even yellow at higher temperatures.
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HTPLA Matte Fiber
Made with plant fibers, but reminiscent of Ceramic, Marble, or Limestone. Dimensional stability is improved compared to HTPLA without fibers. It does NOT require a wear-resistant nozzle
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Sparkle Flake HTPLA - Cloverleaf Green
Sparkle Flake HTPLA is a mix of High Temperature "HT" PLA with "Sparkle" flakes for a unique finish.
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IronFill PLA
IronFill HTPLA is a mix of standard PLA with iron powder.
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Polyalchemy Elixir
Elixir is blend of PLA and polymers that results in a stunning pearlescent shine that is unmatched by normal PLA.
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BronzeFill HTPLA
BronzeFill HTPLA is a mix of High Temperature "HT" PLA with bronze powder.
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BrassFill HTPLA
BrassFill HTPLA is a mix of High Temperature "HT" PLA with brass powder.
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PETT T-Glase
Taulman T-glase is made from the highest optical quality PETT material
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GlowFill
A special highly concentrated phosphorescent pigment is matched with our PLA/PHA compound, so it’ll print just like our other PLA/PHA 3D printing filaments.
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Sparkle Flake HTPLA - Highfive Blue
Sparkle Flake HTPLA is a mix of High Temperature "HT" PLA with "Sparkle" flakes for a unique finish.
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PVB
PVB (Polyvinyl Butyral) is an alcohol soluble filament that can be smoothed by using isopropyl alcohol.
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PVA
PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol) is a water soluble filament that can be used as support material for cleaner prints.
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WoodFill
WoodFill PLA is a mixture of PLA filament with fine wood sawdust (typically around 30%).
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CopperFill HTPLA
CopperFill HTPLA is a mix of High Temperature "HT" PLA with copper powder.
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AluminumFIll PLA
AluminumFill PLA is a mix of standard PLA with aluminum powder.
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