PET or PETE(Polyethylene Terephthalate)

PET or PETE (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is a very strong and versatile plastic with great thermal resistance. It is the great material for printing mechanical parts. PET is great for printing large objects as it exhibits almost no warping.

For further information see Wikipedia.

PET advantages

  • Parts can withstand temperatures of up to 80°C without loosing strength
  • Easy to bond with superglue

PET disadvantages

  • Can't be vapor smoothed with acetone

Printing information

  • 220°C - 240°C printing temperature
  • 70°C - 100°C heated bed temperature, small objects without heated bed similarly to PLA