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Filament print guide

filament

PCTG

A quick-reference guide for printing PCTG. Values are ideal starting ranges, not machine-specific. Dial in from here for your printer and brand.

Recommended print settings

Nozzle temperature

245–265 °C

Bed temperature

75–85 °C

Print difficulty

2 / 5

Density

1.27 g/cm³

Drying & storage

  • Moisture sensitivity: moderate.
  • Absorbs moisture from the air. Keep it sealed with desiccant and dry it before printing for clean results.
  • Safe out of a dry box for roughly 4 hour(s) before it starts taking on moisture.

Great for

  • Transparent parts
  • Impact-resistant housings
  • PETG alternative

Avoid for

  • High-temp applications
  • UV-critical outdoor use

Watch out for

  • Often confused with PETG but slightly different properties
  • Needs drying