Tier List

PCL

PCL • Polycaprolactone

B

Second lowest temperature material - prints at only 100°C and softens in warm bath. Translucent waxy consistency. Same material as ShapeLock/InstaMorph. Perfect for prosthetics - can contour with hair dryer while patient wears it.

specialty
Print Settings
Print Temp60-100°C
Bed Temp0-40°C
Enclosure:Optional
Material Properties
Strength40
Flexibility45
Heat Resistance15
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
Medium
Chemical Resistance
Low
Humidity Sensitivity
Low
Usability
Ease of Printing
(3/5)
Price Tier
$$(Moderate)
Pros
  • Moldable with hair dryer
  • Can be shaped while worn
  • Useful for prosthetics
  • Life-changing for right application
Cons
  • Very low temperature resistance
  • No adhesives stick to it
  • Hard to print at such low temps
  • Limited general use
Use Cases
ProstheticsCustom orthoticsMoldable partsLow-temp applications

Also known as: flex pla, polycaprolactone, shape lock, instamorph

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab