Standard Filaments
The printing cost for the standard 3D printing filaments offered at the Rapid Prototyping Centre is based on the total mass of material used, including supports. All 3 standard materials are compared below.
| Filament | PLA (Black/White/Grey) | PETG (Black/White/Grey) | TPU 95A (Black/White) |
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| Cost to print | $0.06 per gram | $0.07 per gram | $0.08 per gram |
| Best for | Visual prototypes, figurines | Functional parts, jigs, fixtures, enclosures, parts needing chemical resistance | Flexible parts, wearables, vibration dampeners |
| Ease of Printing | Easiest | More difficult than PLA, requires higher temperatures and a heated bed | Most difficult, requires slower print speeds, prone to moisture absorption |
| Durability | Moderate strength; low impact resistance | High strength and durability; tough | Moderate; typically between PLA and PETG |
| Heat Resistance |
Low 50 - 60 °C |
Moderate to high 70 - 80 °C |
High 80 - 100 °C |
| Flexibility | Low | Moderate | Very high |
| Tensile Strength & Brittleness |
Higher (50-60 MPa) More brittle (snaps rather than deforms) |
Lower (40-50 MPa) More ductile (deforms rather than snaps) |
Highest (up to 100 MPa) Most ductile |
| Other Properties | Biodegradable | Good chemical and UV resistance, 100% recyclable | Good element resistance, flame-retardant |
Premium Filaments:
Below are the premium 3D printing filaments we are currently offering.
Multicoloured PLA Printing
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Price: Generally $0.08–$0.10 per gram (color-dependent).
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Print in up to 5 colors at once. Uses more filament and takes longer than single-color prints.
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Read more about our advanced multicolour options.
Carbon Fiber (PAHT-CF)
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Price: $0.13 per gram.
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High-performance, carbon fiber-reinforced nylon filament for parts needing much tougher mechanical properties.
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Read more about this material on Bambu Lab's website.
Dedicated Support Material (PVA Water-Soluble)
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Price: $0.20 per gram.
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Water-soluble support material that dissolves away, letting you print complex geometries that are impossible with breakaway supports.
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Read more about our advanced support options.
Premium Filaments List
| Filament Type | Filament Colour | Swatch | Cost |
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| PLA | Beige (Out of Stock) |
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$0.08 / g |
| Bright Green |
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$0.08 / g | |
| Cappuccino (Brown) |
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$0.08 / g | |
| Caterpillar Yellow |
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$0.08 / g | |
| Dark Blue |
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$0.08 / g | |
| Food Safe (Black) |
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$0.10 / g | |
| Gold |
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$0.08 / g | |
| Latte (Brown) |
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$0.08 / g | |
| Orange |
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$0.08 / g | |
| Pastello Blue |
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$0.09 / g | |
| Pastello Apricot Orange (Out of Stock) |
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$0.09 / g | |
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Pink |
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$0.08 / g | |
| Purple |
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$0.08 / g | |
| Red |
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$0.08 / g | |
| Silk (Blue Magenta) |
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$0.10 / g | |
| Silk (Gold) |
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$0.10 / g | |
| Silk (Peach Pink) |
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$0.10 / g | |
| Silk (Yellow) |
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$0.10 / g | |
| Translucent |
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$0.09 / g | |
| Wood (Little Stock) |
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$0.10 / g | |
| Yellow |
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$0.08 / g | |
| PETG | Teal |
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$0.09 / g |
| Transparent |
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$0.09 / g | |
| TPU | AMS (Black) |
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$0.09 / g |
| PAHT-CF | Black |
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$0.13 / g |
| PLA-CF | Black |
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$0.13 / g |
| Soft Pla | Black |
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$0.13 / g |
| PVA | For use as support only |
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$0.20 / g |
| PA/PET (Neon Yellow) | For use as support only |
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$0.20 / g |