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Raise3D Hyper Speed PLA is a polylactic acid filament grade printed by fused deposition modeling, formulated for extrusion at higher print speeds than standard PLA. Like other extruded PLA, parts are built from fused beads and are anisotropic, weakest across layers, where strength depends on interlayer bonding. It shrinks and warps little and needs no heated chamber, but parts show layer lines, stair-stepping on curved surfaces and marks from supports under overhangs. Printed parts serve as rapid prototypes, concept and display models, and lightly loaded jigs and fixtures kept near room temperature. Every value on this page is read from Raise3D's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Raise3D Hyper Speed PLA printed by fused deposition modeling is a polylactic acid filament grade formulated for fast extrusion, here in the conditioned state, held at controlled temperature and humidity before testing. As with other extruded PLA, parts are built from fused beads, so they are weaker across layers than along them and show layer lines, some internal voids and stair-stepping on sloped faces. PLA warps little in printing and needs removable supports only under overhangs. Parts serve as prototypes, fixtures, jigs and enclosures where quick turnaround matters more than heat resistance. Every value on this page is read from Raise3D's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Raise3D Premium PLA is Raise3D's polylactic acid filament grade, printed by fused deposition modeling, in which the filament is melted and extruded through a nozzle in successive layers. Like other FDM PLA, parts are built from fused beads with small voids between them. Strength is therefore lower across layers than within them, and the surface shows layer lines that need sanding or coating where a smooth finish matters. PLA shrinks and warps little during printing, so it prints reliably on open-frame machines, though overhangs need removable supports. Printed parts are used for concept and form-fit prototypes, visual models, light-duty jigs and fixtures, and housings that stay at moderate temperatures. Every value on this page is read from Raise3D's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Raise3D Premium PLA printed by fused deposition modeling is one maker's grade of polylactic acid filament, here in the conditioned state, with printed specimens held at a standard laboratory atmosphere before testing. Extrusion lays the polymer down as fused roads, leaving visible layer lines, small voids between roads and anisotropy, with strength across layers lower than along them. PLA warps little on cooling and prints readily without an enclosure, though overhangs need removable supports. Printed parts are used for prototypes, concept models, jigs, fixtures and lightly loaded parts kept away from heat. Every value on this page is read from Raise3D's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Stratasys PLA is the maker's polylactic acid filament grade for fused deposition modeling, in which the filament is melted and extruded through a heated nozzle as stacked beads. Parts show layer lines and stair-stepping on sloped surfaces, and they are weaker across layers than within them because the bonds between beads are weaker than the beads. PLA prints with little warping, but overhangs need removable supports, and sanding or coating is used for a smooth finish. Because printed parts soften at modest temperatures, the grade serves mainly for concept models, fit-check prototypes and lightly loaded jigs and fixtures. Every value on this page is read from Stratasys' own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
UltiMaker PLA is the maker's grade of polylactic acid filament for fused deposition modeling, where the thermoplastic is melted and extruded through a nozzle layer by layer. Printed parts have a layered structure with small voids between deposited roads, so they are weaker across layers than along them and show visible layer lines. The material warps little, prints readily without an enclosure and needs supports only under steep overhangs. Because it softens at modest temperatures, it is used mainly for concept models, form-and-fit prototypes and light-duty jigs and fixtures. Every value on this page is read from UltiMaker's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
UltiMaker Tough PLA is an impact-modified PLA filament printed by fused deposition modeling, made to be less brittle than standard PLA while printing as easily. As with other extruded PLA, parts consist of fused roads laid layer by layer, so they are strongest within the layer plane and weakest across layers, with small voids between roads and visible layer lines. Low shrinkage keeps warping small, and parts usually need only support removal and optional sanding. Printed parts serve as functional prototypes, jigs, fixtures and tooling that must tolerate handling and impact but not elevated temperatures. Every value on this page is read from UltiMaker's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Polycarbonate printed by fused deposition modeling is an amorphous engineering thermoplastic built from extruded filament, layer by layer. It needs high nozzle and bed temperatures and usually a heated, enclosed chamber, because the material shrinks on cooling and tends to warp, lift at corners and split between layers. Parts are anisotropic, with weaker bonds between layers than along the strands, and they show visible layer lines, small voids between strands and residual stress; overhangs need supports. The filament absorbs moisture and should be dried before printing. Printed PC is used for tough functional prototypes, jigs and fixtures, housings, brackets and durable end-use parts.
Bambu Lab Bambu PC is a polycarbonate filament grade printed by fused deposition modeling. Polycarbonate is extruded hot and shrinks on cooling, so prints build residual stress and tend to warp or split between layers unless made on a heated bed in an enclosed build space. The filament absorbs moisture and is dried before printing. Parts are anisotropic, weakest across layer interfaces, with visible layer lines and some porosity between roads, and they lack the clarity of molded polycarbonate. They are used for tough functional prototypes, enclosures, brackets, jigs and fixtures that need more impact and heat resistance than common filament plastics. Every value on this page is read from Bambu Lab's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Bambu Lab Bambu PC is a polycarbonate filament grade for fused deposition modeling, here in the dry condition. PC needs a high nozzle temperature, a heated bed and ideally an enclosed chamber, because thermal shrinkage makes larger parts prone to warping and layer splitting. Printed parts are weaker across layer interfaces than along the extruded roads, and layer lines leave them translucent rather than clear. The filament absorbs moisture and is normally dried before printing to avoid bubbling and poor layer bonding. It is used for tough functional parts such as enclosures, brackets, jigs and fixtures, including ones exposed to moderate heat. Every value on this page is read from Bambu Lab's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Prusament PC Blend from Prusa Research is a polycarbonate-based filament for fused deposition modeling, formulated as a blend so that it warps less and prints more readily than unmodified polycarbonate. Like other printed polycarbonate, it needs high nozzle and bed temperatures, an enclosed build space for larger parts, and dry filament, since absorbed moisture degrades extrusion and surface quality. Printed parts are anisotropic, with lower strength and toughness across layers than along them, and show visible layer lines on side walls. It is used for tough functional parts such as brackets, housings, jigs and fixtures, and components that must withstand higher temperatures than common printing plastics. Every value on this page is read from Prusa Research's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Raise3D Premium PC is a polycarbonate filament grade printed by fused deposition modeling, in which the amorphous polymer is extruded and built up layer by layer. Parts are anisotropic, weaker across layer interfaces than along the extruded roads, and the layer lines leave them translucent rather than optically clear. The high processing temperature and shrinkage of polycarbonate make it prone to warping and interlayer cracking, so it is printed from dried filament onto a heated bed, preferably in an enclosed chamber. Typical uses are functional prototypes, jigs, fixtures, housings and brackets that need more toughness and heat resistance than common filaments give. Every value on this page is read from Raise3D's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Raise3D Premium PC is a polycarbonate filament grade printed by fused deposition modeling, in the conditioned state, with parts held in a standard atmosphere until their moisture content has equilibrated. Printing it needs a high nozzle temperature, a heated bed and preferably an enclosed chamber to limit warping and layer cracking, and the filament must be dried before use. Parts show layer lines, are translucent rather than clear, and are weaker across layers than along the deposited roads, with supports needed under overhangs. It is used for tough functional prototypes, jigs, fixtures, housings and brackets needing impact resistance and more heat resistance than common filaments. Every value on this page is read from Raise3D's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Stratasys PC is a polycarbonate filament grade printed by fused deposition modeling on industrial material extrusion systems with a heated build chamber. Parts are built from fused extruded roads, so they show layer lines, are weaker across layers than along them, and are opaque or translucent rather than optically clear. The filament must be kept dry, and controlled high temperatures are needed to limit warping and residual stress. Overhangs need support material that is removed after printing. Printed parts are used for functional prototypes, jigs, fixtures and tooling, and for end-use parts that need toughness and heat resistance. Every value on this page is read from Stratasys' own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
UltiMaker PC is UltiMaker's polycarbonate filament grade, printed by fused deposition modeling into tough, heat-resistant parts. It is extruded at high nozzle temperatures onto a heated bed, preferably in an enclosed chamber, because the material warps readily and its layers bond poorly if they cool too fast, and the filament absorbs moisture and must be dried before printing. Printed parts are anisotropic, weaker across layers than along them, and show visible layer lines; they are translucent rather than optically clear. It is used for functional prototypes, jigs, fixtures and enclosures that must withstand impact and elevated temperatures. Every value on this page is read from UltiMaker's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
UltiMaker PC is a polycarbonate filament grade printed by fused deposition modeling, here in the conditioned state, equilibrated with ambient humidity rather than tested dry off the printer. Polycarbonate needs high nozzle and bed temperatures and an enclosed build space, because its shrinkage on cooling causes warping and residual stress, and the filament must be dried before printing. Printed parts are anisotropic and weakest across the layer interfaces, with visible layer lines and none of the optical clarity of molded PC. They are used as tough functional prototypes, jigs, fixtures, housings and parts exposed to moderate heat. Every value on this page is read from UltiMaker's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Polypropylene printed by fused deposition modeling is a semi-crystalline polyolefin thermoplastic extruded from filament and built up layer by layer. Its high crystallization shrinkage makes warping and corner lift common, so printing usually needs a heated bed, a surface it adheres to, and often an enclosed chamber. Parts are anisotropic, with weaker bonding between layers than along the deposited paths, visible layer lines, and marks where supports touch. Voids between beads depend on infill and settings. Printed parts serve as chemically resistant housings, fluid-handling fixtures, living hinges, lightweight jigs, and prototypes of molded parts.
UltiMaker PP is a polypropylene filament grade printed by fused deposition modeling, in which the semi-crystalline polymer is melted and extruded through a nozzle layer by layer. Polypropylene shrinks markedly as it cools and crystallizes, so printed parts are prone to warping and adhere poorly to most build surfaces, usually needing a polypropylene-compatible bed surface and a draft-free build. Parts show visible layer lines and are weaker and less tough across layers than along them. Printed parts are used for chemically resistant containers and fixtures, living hinges, snap fits and functional prototypes of parts later injection moulded in polypropylene. Every value on this page is read from UltiMaker's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Polypropylene printed by Multi Jet Fusion is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic processed as fine powder in a powder bed, where a jetted fusing agent and infrared energy melt each layer. Parts are dense but not fully isotropic, so strength and elongation differ between build directions, and the surface is matte and slightly grainy. No supports are needed because the powder bed holds the part, but depowdering is required, and large flat sections can warp on uneven cooling. Typical uses are functional prototypes and low-volume housings, ducts, clips and fluid-handling parts.
HP 3D High Reusability PP enabled by Forward AM is a polypropylene powder grade for Multi Jet Fusion, in which a fusing agent jetted onto the powder bed is fused with infrared energy. Parts need no supports because the unfused powder holds them, and they come out grey with a slightly grainy surface that is usually bead blasted and often dyed. Properties are fairly even across build directions, and much of the unfused powder can be reused in later builds. Printed parts are used where chemical resistance, low moisture uptake and low weight matter, such as fluid-handling components, ducts, tanks and automotive parts. Every value on this page is read from HP's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Polypropylene printed by selective laser sintering is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic built from fine powder that a laser fuses layer by layer in a heated bed. Loose powder supports the part, so no support structures are needed and nested geometries are possible. Surfaces are matte and slightly grainy with some residual porosity, and shrinkage and warpage on cooling require tight bed temperature control and dimensional allowances. Strength is somewhat anisotropic, with layer bonding usually the weaker direction, and parts are cleaned of powder by blasting. Typical uses are functional prototypes, housings, ducts and fluid-handling parts needing chemical resistance.
BASF Forward AM Ultrasint PP nat 01 is a natural-coloured polypropylene powder for selective laser sintering, in which a laser fuses the powder layer by layer in a heated bed. The unfused powder supports the part, so no support structures are needed and parts can be nested throughout the build. Parts have a matte, grainy surface and some residual porosity, are usually depowdered and bead-blasted, and tend to be weaker along the build direction than in the layer plane. They are used for fluid-handling components, ducts, housings, snap-fit features and functional prototypes of moulded polypropylene parts, where chemical resistance, low moisture uptake and ductility matter. Every value on this page is read from BASF Forward AM's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
Formlabs Polypropylene Powder printed by selective laser sintering is a polypropylene grade fused layer by layer in a heated powder bed, described here in the conditioned state, held at a standard laboratory atmosphere after printing. Unfused powder supports the parts during the build, so no support structures are needed. Parts come out with a grainy matte surface and some porosity, and they are weaker and less ductile across layers than within them. They are usually depowdered and bead blasted after the build. Printed parts are used for chemically resistant fluid-handling parts, ducts, containers, housings and snap-fit components. Every value on this page is read from Formlabs' own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
PVA printed by fused deposition modeling is a water-soluble thermoplastic extruded from filament, used mainly as a sacrificial support material rather than for structural parts. It is usually run through a second nozzle alongside a structural thermoplastic, so supports can be printed in contact with complex geometry. It absorbs moisture readily, so filament must be kept dry to avoid bubbling, stringing and rough surfaces. After printing, the part is soaked in water and the PVA dissolves, leaving surfaces free of the marks left by mechanical support removal. It is used for supports under overhangs, inside internal cavities and in interlocking assemblies that cannot be cleaned out by hand.
Bambu Lab Bambu PVA is a polyvinyl alcohol filament grade for fused deposition modeling, used as a water-soluble support material printed alongside a build material on multi-material machines. PVA is strongly hygroscopic, so the filament must be kept dry to avoid stringing, bubbling and poor extrusion. After printing, the supports are dissolved by soaking the part in water, which leaves the contact surfaces free of the scars that breakaway supports leave. It supports overhangs, internal channels and enclosed cavities that breakaway supports cannot reach, and is typically paired with PLA and similar low-temperature filaments. Every value on this page is read from Bambu Lab's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.
UltiMaker PVA is a water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol filament printed by fused deposition modeling as a support material, not as a material for finished parts. It is extruded from a second nozzle alongside a build material such as PLA and removed after printing by soaking the part in water, which leaves cleaner surfaces than breakaway supports. The filament is strongly hygroscopic and must be kept dry, since absorbed moisture causes stringing, bubbling and poor adhesion to the build material. It is used to support complex overhangs, enclosed cavities, internal channels and print-in-place assemblies from which conventional supports could not be removed. Every value on this page is read from UltiMaker's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.