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3D Printing Filament Properties Table
Selecting the Ideal Engineering-Grade Filament for Your Project
At PremFixer, we understand that selecting the right 3D printing filament is the cornerstone of engineering success. Whether your application demands high structural integrity, dynamic flexibility, or extreme thermal stability, the material choice dictates the performance of your end-use parts.
Our comprehensive Engineering Polymer Property Guide compares nine high-performance materials. This technical breakdown helps you evaluate critical mechanical data—such as density, tensile strength, and heat deflection temperature (HDT)—ensuring your components meet the rigorous standards of industrial manufacturing.
Polymer Material Properties
PLA
Physical Properties
- Density1.2 g/cm³
- Melt Flow Index3.5 (190℃/2.16kg)
- Melting Temperature190 – 230°C
- Poisson’s Ratio0.35
- Shore Hardness78
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength72 MPa
- Elongation at Break11.8%
- Flexural Strength90 MPa
- Flexural Modulus1915 MPa
ABS
Physical Properties
- Density1.04 g/cm³
- Melt Flow Index12 (190℃/2.16kg)
- Melting Temperature230 – 270°C
- Poisson’s Ratio0.37
- Shore Hardness75-80
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength43 MPa
- Elongation at Break22%
- Flexural Strength66 MPa
- Flexural Modulus1177 MPa
PETG
Physical Properties
- Density1.27 g/cm³
- Melt Flow Index20 (190℃/2.16kg)
- Melting Temperature230 – 250°C
- Poisson’s Ratio0.38
- Shore Hardness76 (Shore D)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength52.2 MPa
- Elongation at Break83%
- Flexural Strength58.1 MPa
- Flexural Modulus1073 MPa
TPU
Physical Properties
- Density1.24 g/cm³
- Melt Flow Index1.2 (190℃/2.16kg)
- Melting Temperature210 – 240°C
- Poisson’s Ratio0.45-0.50
- Shore Hardness95 (Shore A)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength35 MPa
- Elongation at Break800%
- Flexural Strength4.3 MPa
- Flexural Modulus78.7 MPa
Nylon (ESun ePA)
Physical Properties
- Density1.12 g/cm³
- Melt Flow Index12.3 (230℃/2.16kg)
- Melting Temperature250 – 290°C
- Poisson’s Ratio0.3
- Shore Hardness70-80 (Shore D)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength52.45 MPa
- Elongation at Break175.32%
- Flexural Strength58 MPa
- Flexural Modulus1370 MPa
PC (Polycarbonate)
Physical Properties
- Density1.2 g/cm³
- Melt Flow Index19.5 (300℃/1.2kg)
- Melting Temperature240 – 270°C
- Poisson’s Ratio0.37
- Shore Hardness70-82 (Shore D)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength52 MPa
- Elongation at Break21%
- Flexural Strength82 MPa
- Flexural Modulus2193 MPa
PEEK
Physical Properties
- Density1.3 g/cm³
- Melt Flow Index3 to 12 g/10 min
- Melting Temperature380 – 440°C
- Poisson’s Ratio0.38
- Shore Hardness–
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength100 MPa
- Elongation at Break40%
- Flexural Strength170 MPa
- Flexural Modulus4200 MPa
ASA
Physical Properties
- Density1.08~1.09 g/cm³
- Melt Flow Index12 g/10 min
- Melting Temperature240 – 280°C
- Poisson’s Ratio0.37
- Shore Hardness110 (Shore D)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength47.1 MPa
- Elongation at Break9-12%
- Flexural Strength75.5 MPa
- Flexural Modulus2210 MPa
HIPS
Physical Properties
- Density1.05 g/cm³
- Melt Flow Index3 (200℃/5kg)
- Melting Temperature230 – 270°C
- Poisson’s Ratio0.41
- Shore Hardness70-90 (Shore D)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength27 MPa
- Elongation at Break55%
- Flexural Strength39 MPa
- Flexural Modulus2280 MPa