Easy PETG, R PETG or Fill 3D PETG?
This is our standard PETG: glossy, without a matte additive and without carbon or glass fibre. What PETG is and how it compares to PCTG is explained on the overview page PETG & PCTG filament. Here we compare the three lines.
| Type | Nozzle | Print bed | Spools | Diameter tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiberlogy Easy PETG | 230–250 °C | 90 °C | 0.85 kg, 1 kg, 2.5 kg and refill | ± 0.02 mm |
| Fiberlogy R PETG | 210–230 °C | 50–70 °C | 0.85 kg and refill | ± 0.02 mm |
| Fill 3D PETG | 230–260 °C | 0–80 °C | 0.5 and 1 kg | 0.05 mm |
Fiberlogy Easy PETG
Easy PETG was developed to reduce the well-known drawbacks of PETG, such as stringing and inconsistent adhesion. As a result, it prints almost as easily as PLA. The diameter tolerance is ± 0.02 mm and the roundness tolerance 0.01 mm. Choose from solid colours, soft pastel shades and transparent colours such as bottle green, burgundy and Pure Transparent. Black also comes on a 2.5 kg spool, and a few colours are available in 2.85 mm.
R PETG: recycled
R PETG is made from 100% recycled PETG, from selected and verified sources. It prints just as easily as Easy PETG, but at a lower temperature: 210–230 °C with a bed of 50–70 °C.
Fill 3D PETG: our own brand
Fill 3D PETG is a good-value, reliable PETG on 0.5 and 1 kg spools. The colours are based on the RAL system, and there are many transparent colours. You can even print it without a heated bed; in that case, use 3DLAC adhesive spray.
Refill or 2.85 mm?
A refill is filament without a spool, which you mount on a reusable Fiberlogy Masterspool. That saves waste and an empty spool. A refill does not fit straight into an AMS or holder without a spool. PETG in 2.85 mm is meant for printers that use that diameter, such as many older Ultimaker models.
Printing PETG: the settings
- Nozzle: 230–250 °C for Easy PETG, 210–230 °C for R PETG, 230–260 °C for Fill 3D PETG.
- Print bed: 90 °C for Easy PETG. For Fill 3D PETG the range per colour is listed with the product.
- Adhesion: on a smooth PEI sheet, use glue stick or adhesive spray as a release layer.
- Cooling: around 30–50%. More cooling weakens the bond between layers.
Stringing or a poor first layer? Take a look at solving 3D printing problems.
Standard PETG: pros and cons
Pros
- Strong and tough, for parts that get used
- The widest choice of colours, including transparent and pastel
- Better value than PETG Matte, PCTG and the reinforced types
Cons
- Glossy surface: layer lines show more than with PETG Matte
- Less impact-resistant than PCTG
Uses
- Functional: holders, brackets, clips and parts for your printer.
- Enclosures: for electronics and project boxes.
- Transparent: lampshades, vases and light diffusers.