Material we use:

Explanation:

Category	Description / Meaning
Preparation for printing	Preparation of the material before printing (e.g. drying, storage)
Print settings	Recommended print settings (nozzle temperature, bed temperature, speed, cooling)
Water resistance	Resistance of the material to water or moisture absorption
Corrosion resistance	Plastics generally do not corrode like metals (they do not oxidize or rust) but can be damaged by chemical degradation when exposed to various chemicals. Types of “corrosion” / degradation in plastics: Chemical degradation: breakdown or change in properties when exposed to acids, bases, solvents, oils, or aggressive substances. Hydrolysis: breakdown by moisture or water at elevated temperatures (some polymers are sensitive). UV degradation: damage from ultraviolet light (mainly surface degradation). Solvents: some plastics may soften or change when in contact with solvents (e.g. acetone on ABS).
Creep resistance	Creep is time-dependent deformation under constant load at a certain temperature. What does it mean? When a force (like tension or compression) acts on the material for a long time, it may slowly deform even if the force is not large enough to break it immediately. Long-term means from hours to months or years depending on conditions (temperature, load). In plastics, creep is significant because they are often more flexible and less resistant to permanent deformation than metals. In 3D printing, this matters for parts that carry loads for a long time.
HDT 0.45 MPa	Heat Deflection Temperature under 0.45 MPa load – the temperature at which the material starts to deform. Shows how well it withstands heat before softening.
HDT 1.80 MPa	Heat Deflection Temperature under 1.80 MPa load – same as above but at higher stress, a stricter heat resistance test.
Tensile strength	Maximum tensile strength before breaking
Tensile modulus	Tensile modulus – stiffness under tensile stress
Elongation at break	How much the material elongates before breaking, shows flexibility / ductility, usually in %
Flexural strength	Flexural strength – resistance to breaking under bending
Flexural modulus	Flexural modulus – stiffness when bent
Notch impact strength	Impact resistance at a notch – ability to withstand impact if there is a notch or defect that acts as a stress concentrator.
Drying	Requirements for drying filament before use. Some materials like nylon absorb moisture and must be dried to avoid print defects.
Dry conditions	Environment in which the material should be stored or printed to avoid degradation, e.g. dry, low humidity. (temperature, time)
Suitable hot bed temperature	Recommended heated bed temperature
Sealed box	Use of an enclosed print chamber to maintain stable temperature and reduce warping, especially for high-temp filaments.
Nozzle temperature	Recommended nozzle temperature
Print speed	Recommended print speed