Unlock the Future with Polypropylene 3D Printing
Print with Nylon, Polycarbonate, and more!
PLA is the most common material to print. Compatible with all our surfaces and should require no extra work to get adhered and removed!
| Product | Printable | Bed Temp |
| | | 60 °C |
| | | 60 °C |
| | | 60 °C |
Note the temperatures noted above are just starting points. Experimentation will still be required to obtain the desired printing result.
ABS & ASA are strong and impact-resistant materials, very suitable for functional parts. It does require a higher temperature range and stick very well to our surfaces. For that reason we do not recommend the BuildTak Plus+ PP Surface. For our Original and Plus+ PA/PC surface, keeping a good nozzle-to-surface distance will help tremendously when printing. Start from further away than you'd think, then lower your nozzle to meet the surface.
| Product | Printable | Bed Temp |
| | | 80-100 °C |
| | | 80-100°C |
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Note the temperatures noted above are just starting points. Experiementation will still be required to obtain the desired printing result.
PETG is the choice of many as it combines the ease of PLA with comparable strength to ABS. It does require a higher temperature range so we do not recommend the BuildTak Plus+ PP Surface. For our Original, you want to follow similar rules to ABS/ASA and keep a good nozzle distance. For our Plus+ PA/PC surface, it is one of the easiest materials to print as the coating creates the perfect hold and release! We recommend the Plus+ PA/PC surface all the way!
| Product | Printable | Bed Temp |
| | | 80-100 °C |
| | | 80-100°C |
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Note the temperatures noted above are just starting points. Experimentation will still be required to obtain the desired printing result.
⭐ : BuildTak recommendation
TPU is the user favorite for flexible filaments. It is compatible with all of the below surfaces however we would generally recommend the BuildTak Original mostly. This is because of the nature of the coating on both surfaces. TPU has no issues adhering, but can hold too aggressively and cause coating damage when removing. When removing, we recommend first heating the base to 60-70 °C. Then, using a rounded metal spatula, like our Buildtak Spatula or equivalent, to gently push under the part and work it off. This is especially important with prints with larger foot prints. Other than that, keep a good nozzle distance away from the surface and you should have no problems getting your prints going!
| Product | Printable | Bed Temp |
| | | Cold/30°C |
| | | Cold/30°C |
| | | Cold/30°C |
Note the temperatures noted above are just starting points. Experimentation will still be required to obtain the desired printing result.
PC is known for its exceptional strength and impact resistance which makes it ideal for parts requiring high mechanical loads. For PC we recommend the BuildTak Plus+ PA/PC as it is specifically designed for it. For BuildTak Original, we get some customers who can print PC no problem, but they run the risk of fusing the material into the bed. We recommend if you do need to print on Original that you use a loose raft and keep the nozzle height far enough where the material just touches the bed. We do not recommend Plus+ PP as the temperature loads and stresses will damage the coating.
| Product | Printable | Bed Temp |
| | | 80-100°C |
| | | 80-100°C |
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Note the temperatures noted above are just starting points. Experiementation will still be required to obtain the desired printing result.
⭐ : BuildTak recommendation
⚠️ : Print with caution
Nylon (PA) is the heralded for its high tensile strength, durability and flexibility and a prime engineering material of choice. For PA we solely recommend the BuildTak Plus+ PA/PC as it is specifically designed for it. It allows for great surface adhesion at lower temp. No extra surface additions required!
| Product | Printable | Bed Temp |
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| | | 50°C |
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Note the temperatures noted above are just starting points. Experiementation will still be required to obtain the desired printing result.
⭐ : BuildTak recommendation
PP is more of an up-and-comer in the 3D printing world. A very common plastic for everyday use, it used to be very difficult to get consistent surface adhesion. Fortunately we have a very effective solution for it in the form our BuildTak Plus+ PP! We recommend printing cold to 30 °C and you might still need a brim for those pesky corners.
| Product | Printable | Bed Temp |
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| | | Cold - 30°C |
Note the temperatures noted above are just starting points. Experiementation will still be required to obtain the desired printing result.
⭐ : BuildTak recommendation
Heat resistant and built to give you consistent hold for a variety of filaments, even after several prints!
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With a variety of sizes to choose from, the installation is quick and simple.
