Difference between material types

  • PLA: Most basic and general purpose material for 3D printing, easiest to print and work with, however, not particularity strong or heat/sun resistant
  • PETG: More difficult to work with but creates stronger parts
  • TPU/TPE: These materials are both flexible rubber materials. TPE is slightly more flexible than TPU

Library

Last Updated: 9th September

Opened Spools

ColorMaterialNotes
BlackPLA
PurplePLA
OrangePLA
WhitePLALow
Matte GreenPLALow
GoldPLA
Glowing OrangePLA
WhiteTPU
NaturalTPE (eLastic)
GreyTPU
BlueTPU
Galaxy Black (Laser Paillette Series)PLASpeciality, Brand: Yousu 3D
MarblePLA
GreenPETG

Sealed Spools

ColorMaterialNotes
Matte MagentaPLASealed, New
PurplePLASealed, New
BlackPLASealed Box, New
Silver (Grey?)PLASealed, New, 5KG Roll
ClearTPU (eTPU)Sealed, New
WhiteSupport for PLASpeciality, Sealed, New, 0.25KG Roll
PurplePLASealed, New
Green, Purple and CopperPLA Silk MagicSpeciality, Sealed, New
OrangePLASealed, New
Galaxy PurplePLASealed, New
BlackPLASealed Box, New
Glowing YellowPLASealed, New

Restricted Materials

  • ABS: At printing temperatures ABS plastic releases fumes, to make it safe it is recommended to use an enclosure for the printer and have good airflow or extraction which is impossible from the Harry Heath room
  • Carbon Fibre: Carbon Fibre PLA releases splinters that lodge into skin when handled, both on the spool and in printed parts