Tier List

HDPE

HDPE • High-Density Polyethylene

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The worst filament. In every way a filament can suck, HDPE sets a new low. Impossible to overstate how desperately it wants to warp, pry off bed, split layers, and exact vengeance for trying to print it. Only use: purging extruder between temps.

specialtyEnclosure Required
Warnings
  • THE WORST FILAMENT IN EXISTENCE
Print Settings
Print Temp220-260°C
Bed Temp80-100°C
Enclosure:Required
Material Properties
Strength55
Flexibility40
Heat Resistance60
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
High
Chemical Resistance
High
Humidity Sensitivity
None
Usability
Ease of Printing
(Impossible)
Price Tier
$(Budget)
Pros
  • Cheap
  • Good for purging
Cons
  • THE WORST FILAMENT
  • Desperately wants to fail
  • Warps uncontrollably
  • Splits layers
  • No bed adhesion
  • Actively fights you
Use Cases
Purging extruder when switching filament temperaturesNothing else

Also known as: high density polyethylene, milk jug plastic

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab