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At MatterHackers, we take pride in offering the largest selection of 3D printing filament available. From our affordable MH Build Series filament, to our professional-grade PRO Series filament, you can find any material, like PLA, ABS, NylonX, PETG, TPU, TPE, Flexibles, Polycarbonate, and more! Along with our industry-proven brand of filament, we also carry other top-notch materials from ColorFabb, Taulman3D, NinjaTek, Ultimaker, 3DFuel, and more.
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PLA Filament
The most common filament, PLA is a great go-to material for its ease of use.
Metal 3D Printing Filament
Print with real metal on your desktop 3D printer.
ABS Filament
ABS is a durable, versatile material perfect for projects that need strength.
PETG Filament
PETG is a strong, reliable material that is great for end-use parts.
Nylon Filament
Nylon and Nylon Composites for strong, functional 3D printed parts.
Quantum Dual-Color PLA
Mind-bending, dichromatic PLA that works on every printer
Support Filament
Dissolvable and breakaway support materials for dual extrusion 3D printing.
MH Build Series Filament
MH Build Series filament is designed and priced for every maker
MH Build Series PLA
An affordable, low-cost PLA filament intended for producing quality, 3D printed parts.
MH Build Series ABS
An affordable 3D printing filament meant for every maker with projects that require durable and temperature resistant parts.
MH Build Series PETG
An affordable, low-cost PETG filament intended for producing tough and sturdy 3D printed parts.
MH PVA Support Filament
MH PVA Support Filament is a dissolvable support material for dual extrusion parts.
PRO Series Filament
When reliability and consistency counts, be a PRO.
PRO Series PLA
PRO Series PLA is intended for producing professional, high quality, 3D printed parts.
PRO Series ABS
A formulation intended to help your prints stand out with a beautiful, glossy, opaque finish.
PRO Series PETG
A strong material combining the ease of PLA printing with the durability of ABS.
PRO Series Tough PLA
Strong like ABS and much easier to use - it's the best material for reliably printing functional prototypes.
PRO Series Flex
All the benefits of flexible filament together with improved strength over other flexible filaments
PRO Series Nylon
The strength and durability of Nylon now in vibrant colors.
PRO Series Ryno
Excellent at bridging and retraction to keep your parts clean with minimal post-processing.
NylonX
The durability of Nylon combined with the stiffness of carbon fiber
NylonG
Glass infused nylon for strong, functional prints
Carbon Fiber Reinforced PLA
Carbon Fiber reinforced PLA adds more strength and rigidity compared to regular PLA.
ColorFabb
With several varieties available, ColorFabb filament is consistent and reliable.
ColorFabb Fill Series
PLA filaments infused with wood, metal and glow-in-the-dark particles for eye-popping prints.
ColorFabb PLA/PHA Series
A unique 3D printing filament tougher and less brittle than just PLA.
MadeSolid
Affordable materials from MadeSolid - limited time only.
NinjaTek
High quality and industry-leading flexible materials.
PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol)
Polyvinyl Alcohol, a water-soluble support material that dissolves away in a water bath to leave only your perfectly printed part.
Polymaker Filament
Browse all filament collections from Polymaker!
Polypropylene Filament
Polypropylene (PP) is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic filament used to produce durable and lightweight prototypes through Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF).
Proto-Pasta PLA Blends
PLA filaments blended with metal, wood and glow-in-the-dark materials for cool print effects.
Soft PLA
Soft PLA is a flexible material great for parts that need to bend to fit their environment.
PRO Series TPU
Strong yet bendable filament that has excellent layer to layer bonding.
Taulman 3D
High-strength nylons and engineering-grade materials for functional 3D printing.
Ultimaker ABS Filament
Get beautiful, glossy prints with Ultimaker ABS filament
Ultimaker CPE Filament
Get high impact strength and chemical resistance with Ultimaker CPE
Ultimaker Materials
High-grade filament for any 3D printer from Ultimaker
Ultimaker Nylon Filament
Get impact and abrasion resistance with Ultimaker Nylon filament
Ultimaker PLA Filament
Highly versatile, easy to print and available in a variety of colors.
Ultimaker Polycarbonate Filament
3D Print molds, tools, and functional Prototypes with Ultimaker PC
Ultimaker TPU Filament
Get qualities of rubber and plastic and resistance with Ultimaker TPU
Fillamentum
From ASA to exotic colors, Fillamentum provides a quality 3D printing experience.
3DXTech Filament
Explore advanced manufacturing filament from PEEK to ESD-safe materials.
Proto-Pasta
Metallic filament and unique composites make Proto-Pasta 3D filament stand out.
SpoolWorks
3D printing materials from the creators of the industry-leading All-metal v6 HotEnd.
PRO Series Breakaway Support Material
Provides fast, easy, and clean mechanical breakaway for 3D printed parts.
AprintaPro Filament
3D printing filament with great layer adhesion that produces excellent parts.
Kodak 3D Printing Filament
A wide range of 3D printing materials with a focus on color and quality.
eSUN
Consistent and reliable 3D printing filament for entry-level 3D printing.
BASF Ultrafuse 316L Metal 3D Printing Filament
Reliable metal manufacturing for industrial applications - right from your desktop 3D printer.
FiberForce Pantone (R) Certified PLA
Browse a selection of Pantone® certified colors.
Ultimaker Tough PLA Filament
The ease of PLA printing with the impact resistance and stiffness of ABS.
Kai Parthy Lay Series
Browse unique and experimental 3D printing materials.
DSM 3D Printing Filament
Engineering-grade, advanced 3D printing materials for industrial production.
Engineering Grade Filament
High-temperature and advanced materials used in several industrial applications.
MakerBot 3D Printing Filament
Rigorously tested for quality, and optimized for Method Printers.
Fillamentum ExtraFill Series
An excellent baseline PLA that prints amazingly well.
Fillamentum Extrafill ABS Filament
Fillamentum Extrafill ABS Filament
Fillamentum Crystal Clear Series
An incredible line of semi-transparent, colored materials.
Fillamentum FlexFill Series
Flexfill is rubbery and elastic, making it impact, oil and abrasion-resistant.
Fillamentum Vertigo Series
Vertigo PLA series reflect light and create awesome, eye-catching prints with flecks of gold, silver and blue.
Fillamentum PVC Vinyl Filament
Fillamentum PVC Vinyl Filament
Fillamentum ASA Series
A rugged weather-resistant material that is much more resistant to UV light.
Fillamentum TimberFill Series
Made from a PLA base with wood particulate, Timberfill gives you 3D prints that look like they were carved from wood.
Fillamentum CPE
Fillamentum CPE
Dow OBC 3D Printer Filament
Strength and Flexibility in One Easy-to-Print Material
Raise3D Filaments
Browse Raise 3D selection of 3D printing filaments
Kodak Nylon 3D Printing Filament
Kodak Nylon 3D Printing Filament
Kodak PLA+ 3D Printer Filament
Kodak PLA+ 3D Printer Filament
Kodak Flex 98 3D Printing Filament
Kodak Flex 98 3D Printing Filament
Kodak PLA Tough 3D Printer Filament
Kodak PLA Tough 3D Printer Filament
Kodak PETG 3D Printer Filament
Kodak PETG 3D Printer Filament
Kodak ABS 3D Printing Filament
Kodak ABS 3D Printing Filament
BASF Ultrafuse 3D Printer Filament
Industrial grade filament for technical and engineering level 3D printing.
BASF Advanced Specialty Materials
Sophisticated, advanced materials created by the world's leading chemical company.
Clearance Items - Materials
Filament and resins at reduced prices for great savings.
Metallic 3D Printing Filament
Browse real stainless steel metal filament and metal composites
Guides & Articles
How To Succeed When 3D Printing With PLA Filament
Discover the best practices for 3D printing with PLA filament - from finding the right temperature, to which surfaces to 3D print on, this step-by-step guide will help you succeed with 3D printing PLA.
How To Succeed When Printing With ABS
ABS filament is a versatile material that's a great option for when you need your 3D-printed parts to be strong and heat-resistant. Learn how to print this material like a Pro in this in-depth guide.
How to Succeed when 3D Printing with PETG Filament
This in-depth guide provides everything you need to succeed when printing with PETG filament. Embrace the fantastic properties of durable and easy to print, PETG filament!
How to Succeed with 3D Printing Metal on a Desktop 3D Printer
The time is here to explore easy and affordable metal 3D printing. 3D printing with real metal on a desktop 3D printer is now possible using Ultrafuse Metal 3D printing filament from BASF Forward AM.
How To Succeed When 3D Printing With Nylon
Learn how to 3D print Nylon like a pro. Nylon is a stronger and more durable alternative to PLA or ABS and easy to 3D print with using these Tips and Tricks.
How To Succeed When Printing With Flexible Filament
Let’s take a look at what makes flexible filaments easier to print and how you can add flexible filament to your 3D printing material toolbox.
How to Succeed with NylonX
NylonX has quickly become one of our favorite filaments for strong, durable, and ready-to-use parts. Here's an in-depth look at Nylon X, and some printing tips to get the most out of this great new material.
How to Succeed When 3D Printing with MH Build Resin
Make SLA resin 3D printing easier with this helpful detailed article on how to successfully fine-tune photopolymer resin to your 3D printer.
How To Succeed: 3D Printing with Nylon and Nylon Composites
Nylon and nylon composites perform exceptionally well in a variety of uses, it just takes a gentler touch to print it successfully.
How To Succeed When 3D Printing With ASA Filament
Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to print with ASA, the perfect material for any outdoor projects.
What is 3D printing filament?
3D printing filament is a thermoplastic, or polymer, that melts when heated and is extruded through a nozzle layer by layer to create a three-dimensional object.
After the filament is extruded, it cools and becomes the surface the next layer is deposited on top of.
3D printing filament is sold in spools ranging in weight from 0.5 kg to 10 kg. It comes in two diameters; 1.75mm and 2.85mm.
The most commonly used filaments are PLA and ABS. Both have advantages for different applications.
What types of filament are there?
Below is a chart showing the more common types of filament, along with their transition temperatures, bed temperatures, and ideal printing surfaces.
| Filament | Common Transition Temps | Common Bed Temps | Printing Surface |
| PLA | 205±15 °C | 40±15 °C | Glass |
| ABS | 230±10 °C | 90±10 °C | Glass with ABS slurry or kapton tape |
| PETG | 245±10 °C | 60±10 °C | Blue painters tape or bed adhesive |
| Nylon | 255±15 °C | 70±10 °C | Garolite |
| ASA | 250±10 °C | 90±10 °C | Hairspray, bed adhesive |
| Polypropylene | 250±15 °C | 110±10 °C | Packing tape or polypropylene |
| TPU/TPE | 230±10 °C | 50±15 °C | Glass, painters tape |
| PCTPE | 235±10 °C | 70±10 °C | Glass with kapton tape or hairspray |
| Polycarbonate | 290±20 °C | 130±15 °C | Gluestick/hairspray |
| PVA Support | 180±20 °C | 45±10 °C | LayerLock PEI |
| Breakaway Support | 210±10 °C | 50±5 °C | LayerLock PEI |
| HIPS Support | 230±10 °C | 50±10 °C | Glass with kapton tape or hairspray |
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AFE25 3D filament production line
Condition: New Manufacturer: China
Characteristics: Model: AFE25 Raw material used: PAL ABS Productivity: 1 - 2 kg/hour 3D filament diameter: 1.
75 mm, 3 mm (can be customized according to customer requirements) 3D filament accuracy: ±...
09/02/2022 Moscow (Russia)
Line for the production of 3D thread AFE28
Condition: New Manufacturer: China
Characteristics: Model: AFE28 Raw material used: PAL ABS Productivity: 3 - 5 kg/hour 3D thread diameter: 1.75 mm, 3 mm (can be customized according to customer requirements) 3D thread accuracy: ±...
02.09. 2022 Moscow (Russia)
Filament extruder for 3D printer
Condition: New Year: 2014
In stock
Extrusion line for the production of filaments for a 3D printer, new, fully equipped, ready for operation, consisting of an extruder, a dryer, a cooling bath, a water tank with pumps, a head ...
17.05.2015 Omsk (Russia)
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PP thread extruder
Condition: Used Year: 2000 Manufacturer: Taiwan
PP thread production area: 1.
Extruder brand CH-100 W made in Taiwan with a head for the production of PP film - 1 pc.2. Mixer PP granules - 1 pc.3. PP film cooling bath – 1 pc.4....
11/19/2019 Cheboksary (Russia)
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Thread extruder
Condition: Used Year: 2015 Manufacturer: SJPL (China)
I sell equipment Made in China. Productivity is 150kg/hour. 2015 release. In excellent condition.
06/01/2018 Krasnoyarsk (Russia)
7 000 000
Line for production 3D GSD-45
Status: New Manufacturer: China
Characteristics: GSD-45 FEAL: 220/380 / 480 V. , 50 / 60 Hz, 3 fTotal power: 30 kWActual power: 20 kWAir pressure: 0.6 - 0.7 MPa Average output: 15 - 30 kg/h ±...
06/21/2022 Moscow (Russia)
Flat thread extruder
Condition: used Year: 2012 Manufacturer: Taiwan (Taiwan)
I will sell an extruder for raffia.
Auger 80. It turns out a thread from 600 to 1900 den. Number of winders 88 pieces Other information by phone.
09/06/2021 Togliatti (Russia)
6 800 000
3D printer Wanhao I3
Status: New Manufacturer: Wanhao (China)
In the stock in the stock of the Wanhao Duplicat printer. It comes assembled, configured and tested! Without exception, all components are made of metal, and not with...12/07/2021 Samara (Russia)
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3D printer Picaso Designer Classic
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Designer Classic is a basic 3D printer for an easy introduction to 3D printing technology. Clear management and customized profiles for popular materials will help you easily master the new technology....
10/15/2022 Kazan (Russia)
3D printer Picaso 3D Designer X
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3D printer Picaso 3D Designer X is a novelty from the Russian manufacturer Picaso 3D, which combines industrial-level technologies and the availability of a desktop device.
This gadget is built on...
10/15/2022 Kazan (Russia)
3D printer Picaso 3D Designer X Pro
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D printer Picaso 3D Designer X Pro is the latest development of the famous Russian brand Picaso 3D, presented in November 2016. The process of creating this printer is marked by another...
10/15/2022 Kazan (Russia)
3D printer Picaso 3D Designer XL
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Picaso 3D Designer XL is a desktop 3D printer that combines all the advantages of an industrial machine with the simplicity of a personal machine. The main distinguishing feature of the device from all...
10/15/2022 Kazan (Russia)
3D printer Picaso 3D Designer XL PRO
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Designer XL PRO - ease of maintenance, minimum calibrations and maximum printing - this is one of the key ideas that we kept in our head when we created Designer XL PRO.
That's why we...
10/15/2022 Kazan (Russia)
3D printer Hercules Strong 19
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Hercules Strong 19 is a version of the 3D printer that has become larger and more accurate. The printable area has grown by an additional 10 cm in height, making it easier to print large models without...
10/15/2022 Kazan (Russia)
3D printer Hercules G2
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Hercules G2 - a characteristic feature of this model is an extruder that heats up to 410 degrees Celsius, thanks to which the device is able to print with the widest range of...
10/15/2022 Kazan (Russia)
Imprinta Hercules Strong Duo 3D printer
Condition: New
The Imprinta Hercules Strong Duo 3D printer is an improved version of the large-format Hercules Strong.
From the previous model, it has a print chamber of the same volume (36 l), but mechanics and electronics...
10/15/2022 Kazan (Russia)
Zenit Z1 3D printer
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Zenit 3D printer is a Russian-made Zenit printer that meets all modern requirements for quality and convenience of 3D printing. It has extensive functionality and is used for...
10/15/2022 Kazan (Russia)
3D printer Zenit Z DUO
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The Zenit DUO 3D printer is a Russian-made device that meets all modern requirements for quality and convenience of 3D printing, has extensive functionality and is used for...
10/15/2022 Kazan (Russia)
3D printer Zenit DUO SWITCH
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The Zenit DUO SWITCH 3D printer is a Russian-made device that meets all modern requirements for quality and convenience of 3D printing, has extensive functionality and is used for.
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10/15/2022 Kazan (Russia)
3D printer Raise3D Pro2
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The Raise3D Pro2 3D printer is a new industrial-grade model designed specifically for small-scale production and organization of 3D printed farms. The appearance of the device strongly resembles...
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Dear friends, welcome!
This article would like to highlight the appearance of threads in printing. I will try to note the main factors influencing the appearance of threads.
1) Idling speed and acceleration. The idle run consists of the following stages - first there is a retract, then the movement of the extruder, then again a retract. The plastic is spontaneously squeezed out precisely during the idle time, forming various kinds of defects.
Now imagine an example if the idling takes zero seconds. Under this condition, the plastic will not have time to spontaneously extrude. Therefore, the higher the speed and acceleration, the less time the idling lasts, which means there will be fewer threads. But speed and acceleration are limited by the motor driver, the motors themselves, and the rigidity of the printer frame.
Therefore, you can try to slightly increase the speed and acceleration with each print, but at the same time make sure that the motors do not overheat, otherwise microsteps may be skipped, which will lead to printing defects.
2) Idling path. Different slicers process parts according to different algorithms, which means that the idling trajectory may differ. Some slicers build more rational extruder motion than others. Therefore, you can try to prepare the same part in several slicers and stop at the option that will be more rational.
3) Feeder dependent, i.e. from the plastic supply system.
Printers most often have one of two options: "bowden", i.e. far-distance or "direct", this is when the "feeder" is located near the extruder. Under the same printing conditions with direct, there will always be fewer threads than with bowden. But this does not mean that you can always switch from Bowden to Direct. It may also be that your printer will not be able to work with "direct" for one reason or another. The transition to "direct" must be considered with each printer individually.
4) Retract setting, i.e. plastic rollback - its task is to remove the residual pressure in the extruder during idling. Without retract, the threads will appear more intensely. For most printers, the values are as follows - for direct, the range is from 1 to 6mm, and for bowden, from 4 to 12mm. (the amount of retract also depends on the diameter of the nozzle).
5) Plastic quality. If you are constantly printing only budget plastics and are unhappy with the result, then try to buy plastic in a higher price category, and more importantly, with good reviews.
And then compare the print quality. But the main thing - from different manufacturers, compare the same types of plastic - you should not compare, for example, ABS from one manufacturer, and PLA from another.
6) Plastic drying. By the way, this applies to almost all plastics, not just nylon. If you have unnamed or cheap plastic in your hands, it is recommended to dry it after opening it, because. it is not known whether the plastic was dried before packaging.
7) Nozzle diameter. The larger the diameter, the more plastic will spontaneously squeeze out during idling. There is nothing you can do about it, it just needs to be taken into account when choosing a nozzle diameter.
8) Extruder temperature. If you heat the extruder to the upper limit of the recommended range (indicated on the plastic that is being printed), then the fluidity of the plastic will be higher, and it will be more easily extruded from the nozzle. Plastic manufacturers give a temperature range for a reason.
If you set the print speed to high, then the extruder temperature should be in the upper limit of the range. But if the print speed is low, then there is no need to heat up the extruder much, otherwise filaments may appear due to overheating of the plastic.
Therefore, you can try to reduce the temperature of the extruder as follows - during printing, every couple of minutes, reduce the temperature by 5 degrees over and over and watch the print closely. If the threads disappear, remember the temperature and stick to it. But if the temperature is greatly lowered, then the plastic will not be able to extrude at all. Don't overdo it.
9) Dependence of temperature on the type of extruder. There are many different models of extruders. For example, consider the E3D V6 and E3D V6 Volcano extruder. The E3D V6 Volcano has an extended nozzle and an extended aluminum block. And this means that the zone where the plastic is in the molten state is larger, so it can push through a larger volume of plastic per unit of time.
As a result, this extruder will be able to print at higher speeds than the regular E3D V6. But here you need to understand the following - if you have a "powerful" extruder, and you print at low speeds, then the plastic will overheat, which will lead to the appearance of threads. Therefore, for powerful extruders, it is better to set the temperature in the lower limit of the recommended range. And on the contrary - for an extruder that cannot heat up a large amount of plastic, the temperature should be kept in the middle or at the upper limit of the recommended one.
The conclusion here is the following - for different models of extruders, different printing temperatures are needed.
10) Free travel distance. If you are printing multiple parts at once, try to space them closely to reduce the dry travel distance. Well, if a solid part is printed, with individual elements at a great distance from each other, in this case, you can try to change the location of the part in space so that there are fewer idle moves.
11) File analysis before printing. When your G-code is ready, do not be lazy and meticulously analyze it before printing, because. at the verification stage, you can detect unwanted elements that can create various kinds of defects, including the appearance of threads. By the way, no matter what slicer I use to prepare the file, I almost always check the finished code using “Repetier-Host”, because it shows all the movements that can lead to certain defects.
12) Plastic type. All plastics have both strengths and weaknesses. For example, PETG plastic has a high tendency to filament. ABS, on the other hand, has a low predisposition to threads, but it will have to concentrate on the problem of shrinkage and a low degree of sintering of the layers.
Therefore, before printing, familiarize yourself with the pros and cons of the plastic with which you plan to print.
13) Using the "Lift Z" function. When enabled, a gap will be created between the extruder and the printed part.
It is needed so that during idle the extruder does not cling to the outer walls of the part. This feature can significantly reduce the number of threads. But it should be used if the printer has a powerful driver and a motor along the Z axis, as well as a screw with a thread pitch of at least 8mm. This is necessary to achieve high speed and acceleration on the Z axis. Well, if you try to use this function at low speeds, the problem will only get worse and there will be more threads, because. idle time, taking into account "Lift Z", will increase greatly. The idling time with the "Lift Z" function consists of: movement along the Z axis + retraction + idling + retract + movement along the Z axis.
Therefore, you can try to experiment with this function and see the result.
14) Problems with the extruder. Imagine a situation where you put a large retract, but a large plug of melted plastic formed in the thermal barrier between the nozzle and the Teflon tube. In such a situation, no matter how big you put the retract, this plug will not disappear, but will remain in its place.
