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3.3 Filament
The Cocoon Create 3D Printer Touch uses high quality PLA and ABS filaments. Only use quality
Cocoon Create filaments as using generic filaments may damage your 3D Printer Touch, affect the
print quality and may void your warranty. Extra filament including multiple colours and types are
available from the online store at cocoonproducts.com.au.
For beginners, we recommend using PLA materials as they are easy to print and does not
produce fumes when printing. Before using other types of filaments, ensure you understand the
advantages and disadvantages of other filaments and their proper usage.
3.3.1 Filament Types
Filament Type
PLA
ABS
PVA
HIPS
Extruder Temp:
215ºC
240ºC
175ºC
240ºC
Heat Bed Temp
60ºC
90ºC
50ºC
60ºC
Official Name:
Polyactic Acid
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
Polyvinylv Alcohol High Impact
Polystyrene
Printing Level:
Basic
Advanced
Advanced
Advanced
Advantages:
• Bioplastic
• Non-Toxic
• Less warping
issues
• Hard or soft/
flexible variants
• High print
speed
• Smooth finish
• Durable
• Ideal for
mechanical
parts
• Water soluble
• Non-Toxic
• Lightweight
• Cost effective
• Dissolvable in
Limonene
Disadvantages:
• Low heat
resistance
• Easier to break
than ABS
• Requires
thicker walls
than ABS
• Petroleum-
based
• Non-
biodegradable
• Heated Print
Bed required
• Fumes when
printing
• Sunlight
deterioration
• Sensitive to
high heat.
Do not heat
over 190C
• Only available
in white
Finishing:
• Sanding
possible
• Limited gluing
• Easy sanding
• Easily soluble in
acetone
• Gluing Only
• Gluing Only
Alternative types of PLA
These PLA Alternatives require advanced knowledge of the 3D Printer Touch. Please visit
www.cocoonproducts.com.au for details of filament types and parameters.
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