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Filament print guide

filament

PP

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

Recommended print settings

Nozzle temperature

225–245 °C

Bed temperature

50–60 °C

Print difficulty

4 / 5

Density

0.93 g/cm³

Drying & storage

  • Moisture sensitivity: low.

Great for

  • Living hinges
  • Chemical containers
  • Food-safe containers
  • Packaging

Avoid for

  • Adhesion-critical prints
  • Beginners
  • Detailed models

Watch out for

  • Almost nothing sticks to PP build plate
  • Needs PP-specific adhesion sheet