Engineering materials library

Start with the service conditions.

Twenty-one practical guides comparing strength, stiffness, heat resistance, flame behaviour, moisture response, dimensional stability and industrial suitability.

Material systems.

Every numeric value is tied to a named commercial grade and test context. Open a guide for customer-relevant benefits, limitations, applications and direct manufacturer sources—or add it to the comparison.

Have a service condition, not a material?

Answer six practical questions for an initial shortlist, then compare the candidates or send the requirement for engineering review.

Comparison discipline.

Datasheet values cannot be mixed casually: test standard, print orientation, dry/wet conditioning and specimen construction all matter.

MaterialMaterial profileThermal headlineMechanical headline
PLA MattePLA Matte reference profileHDT · 0.45 MPa: 58°CTensile strength · XY: 30 ± 5 MPa
PLA Tough+PLA Tough+ reference profileHDT · 0.45 MPa: 61°CTensile strength · XY: 34.9 ± 1 MPa
PETGPETG reference profileHDT · 0.45 MPa: 69°CTensile strength · XY: 48 MPa
PETG-CFPETG-CF reference profileHDT · 0.45 MPa: 68.6°CTensile strength · XY: 59.8 MPa
PET-CFPET-CF reference profileHDT · 0.45 MPa: 205°CFlexural strength · XY: 131 MPa
ABSABS reference profileHDT · 0.45 MPa: 87°CTensile strength · XY: 33 ± 3 MPa
ABS-CFABS-CF reference profileHDT · 0.45 MPa: 76°CTensile strength · XY: 46 MPa
ABS-GFABS-GF reference profileHDT · 0.45 MPa: 99°CTensile strength: 36 MPa
ASAASA reference profileHDT · 0.45 MPa: 100°CTensile strength: 37 MPa
ASA AeroASA Aero reference profileHDT · 0.45 MPa: 85°CTensile strength · XY: 32 ± 4 MPa
ASA-CFASA-CF reference profileHDT · 0.45 MPa: 103°CTensile strength · XY: 43.5 MPa
PCPC reference profileHDT · 0.45 MPa: 117°CTensile strength: 55 MPa
PC-FRPC-FR reference profileHDT · 0.45 MPa: 113°CTensile strength: 60 MPa
NylonPA6/66 nylonHDT · 0.45 MPa: 50°C (TDS)Tensile strength · XY: 43.64 MPa
PA6-CFPA6-CF reference profileHDT · 0.45 MPa: 186°CTensile strength · dry: 102 MPa
PA6-GFPA6-GF reference profileHDT · 0.45 MPa: 182°CTensile strength · dry: 75 MPa
PAHT-CFPAHT-CF reference profileHDT · 0.45 MPa: 194°CTensile strength · dry: 92 MPa
PPA-CFPPA-CF reference profileHDT · 0.45 MPa: 227°CTensile strength · dry: 168 MPa
PPS-CFPPS-CF reference profileHDT · 0.45 MPa: 264°CTensile strength · dry: 87 MPa
TPU TPU 95A HF reference · 85A / 90A / 68D optionsSoft cushioning: 85ABalanced flexibility: 90A
TPU AirFoaming TPU family · foaming TPU referenceHardness window: ≈92A → 55AFinished density: ≈0.7–0.9 g/cm³

Use this as a navigation aid, then open the comparison tool and individual guide before making a decision.