Tier List

PCTG

PCTG • Polycyclohexylene Dimethylene Terephthalate, Glycol-Modified

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As close as you can get to a perfect filament. Everything PETG does well, PCTG does better. Everywhere PETG fails, PCTG is only mildly inconvenient. Takes an insane beating, absorbs water 3x slower, nearly perfect layer adhesion.

engineering
Print Settings
Print Temp240-270°C
Bed Temp70-90°C
Enclosure:Optional
Material Properties
Strength85
Flexibility28
Heat Resistance75
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
Medium
Chemical Resistance
Medium
Humidity Sensitivity
Low
Usability
Ease of Printing
(Trivial)
Price Tier
$$$(Expensive)
Pros
  • Near-perfect layer adhesion
  • Extremely tough
  • Minimal warping
  • Much slower water absorption
  • One of the easiest filaments to print
Cons
  • Supports are hard to remove
  • Expensive
  • Hard to find
  • Limited color selection
Use Cases
High-stress mechanical partsFood-safe containersClear/transparent partsOutdoor applicationsProfessional prototypes

Also known as: glycol modified pct, super petg

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab