PETG Filament
PETG is a water resistant, easy to use and offers a smooth surface finish Overview | Positives & NegativesHardware RequirementsAn Overview of PETG Filament
PETG is a Glycol Modified version of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). It is a semi-rigid material with good impact resistance, but it has a slightly softer surface which makes it prone to wear.
There are several variations of this material in the market including PETG, PETE, and PETT. The tips in this article will apply to all of these PET-based filaments.
Positives
- Glossy and smooth surface finish
- Adheres well to the bed with negligible warping
- Mostly odorless while printing
Negatives
- Poor bridging characteristics
- Can produce thin hairs on the surface from stringing
Typical Hardware Requirements
Printer Bed
Temperature: 75-90 °C
Heated Bed Recommended
Enclosure Not Required
Build Surface
Glue Stick
Painter’s tape
Filament Extruder
Temperature: 230-250 °C
No special hot-end required
Cooling Fan
Cooling Fan Required
Getting Started
Common Applications
- Waterproof applications
- Snap fit components
- Planter Pot
Sample Projects
Popular Brands
- ColorFabb PETG
- eSun PETG
- E3D Spoolworks Edge
- Hatchbox PETG
- HobbyKing PETG