Snapmaker A350 - Filament Overview

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3D Printing - 02 Filament Library
02 Filament Library
2.1 Filament Overview
Your 3D printer support filaments including PLA, ABS, TPU, PETG, more being tested.
Filament Properties Application See
PLA
Easy to print, environmentally friendly,
degradable, food safe, high tensile
strength, low shrinkage, variety in
color
Medical devices, food handling, packaging,
automotive components
2.2
ABS
Stiff, heat-resistant, impact-resistant,
strain-resistant, abrasion-resistant,
good weldability, high shrinkage
Home appliances, building and construction,
fittings, housings, pipes, automotive
components, electronics
2.3
TPU
Transparent, elastic,
abrasion-resistant, oil-resistant,
grease-resistant, high shear strength,
high shrinkage
Automotive components, sporting equipment,
medical devices, outer cases, seals, gaskets,
tubes, hoses
2.4
PETG
Easy to print, tough, transparent,
heat-resistant, water-resistant,
chemical-resistant, recyclable,
high tensile strength, low shrinkage
Food and drink containers, medical and
pharmaceutical devices, retail stands and
displays, machine guards
2.5
The data sheets provided in this manual are intended for reference and comparison purposes only. Actual
performance varies with printing conditions. Each user is responsible for judging the fitness for application in specific
conditions. The data is subject to change without notice.
How to Store Filaments
Most filaments absorb moisture from the air, especially PLA and PETG. The damp filament is likely to block the nozzle
or ruin your prints. If the printing interval is long, store the filament in a vacuum-sealed bag with a desiccant, labeled
with the unwrapped date. The exposed filament is supposed to use up within one month, and the vacuum-sealed
filament can be stored for about 24 months.
Store the filament at the temperature of around 25°C (77°F).
Store the filament at the relative humidity of 40%.
Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.