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How is Pro PCTG better than PETG?

John Schneider

3D-Fuel Pro PCTG is better than PETG in a number of ways
  1. 10-30x more impact toughness than PETG
  2. Lower density than PETG for lighter-weight parts
    1. Pro PCTG has a density of 1.23 g/cm3 compared to PETGs average density of 1.27 g/cm3
    2. This also means you get more Pro PCTG filament per 1kg spool compared to a 1kg spool of PETG 
  3. ~5-10 °C higher temperature resistance than PETG
    1. Pro PCTG has a Glass Transition temperature (Tg) of 84 °C (183 F)
    2. Pro PCTG has a Heat Distortion Temperature (HDT) @0.455 MPa of 74 °C (165 °F)
  4. Much stronger and broader chemical resistance
  5. Higher UV resistance
  6. Absorbs moisture at only 1/3 the rate of PETG
    1. Keep open spools drier for longer
  7. 40+ colors (and growing!) including transparents and special effects
  8. Manufactured in the USA for a resilient, responsive supply chain
  9. Filament profiles available for all Bambu printers + many other major 3D printer brands and models (all developed in-house on the actual printers)
  10. US customer support - we pick up the phone when you call in with technical support questions
 
If those things are valuable to you, Pro PCTG by 3D-Fuel is a great material!

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