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IC3D’s mission is to expand human potential by making manufacturing accessible to all through 3D printing technologies. Have a question or need some help? Find the answers below. Contact us for detailed help.
3D Printing Filament
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If you have any questions or ideas, please feel free to reach out. Please submit a request or email Support@IC3DPrinters.com.
Have an urgent question? We’re in the office Monday – Friday, 9-5 Eastern (-5 UTC). IC3D is closed for most major U.S. holidays: (614) 344-0414.
3D Printing Filament & Prototyping Materials
IC3D is one of the first 3D printer companies to manufacture our own line of 3D printing filament exclusively for 3D printing. At a time when filament from other industries such as plastic welding was being used, IC3D recognized the need for a new material with properties made especially for 3D printing applications.
Specially manufactured to our specs, the diameter of the filament has an extremely tight-tolerance of less than 0.5 mm. Countless hours of testing have been spent to prove the quality of these materials. These materials are compatible with nearly all 3D printers that can accept 3mm and 1.75mm diameter filament. All IC3D 3D printing filament is vacuum sealed and packaged with desiccant. With our in-house manufacturing process, combined with our expertise and focus, we can provide the highest quality product at an affordable price.
ABS | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
High impact resistance & durability make ABS perfect for end-use products.
ABS has a reputation as an industrial standard for consumer plastic parts due to its high impact resistance, strength, and slight flexibility. IC3D engineers prefer it for the ease of support removal. We use it for a wide variety of print jobs from end-use automotive parts to netshape or near-netshape industrial parts.
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WARNING: TPE-SEBS filaments when used for 3D Printing can expose you and others nearby to Silica, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
ALWAYS USE THIS PRODUCT IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
HIS | High Impact Polystyrene
3D print challenging geometry in ABS with HIPS as dedicated support material with easy to remove snap away supports or by dissolving in D-limonene.
High Impact Polystyrene excels as dedicated support material for ABS-printed parts. Breakaway supports can be quickly tuned in all popular 3D model slicing engines to ensure easy support material. Nearly enclosed voids and features can be perfectly supported and removed by submerging the print in limonene, the compound that gives citrus fruits their distinct aroma. A 3D printer with IDEX, dual extruders, tool changing, or multi-material 3D printing is required for printing with dedicated support material.
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WARNING: HIPS filaments when used for 3D Printing can expose you and others nearby to Styrene, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
ALWAYS USE THIS PRODUCT IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
Nylon PA6 | Polycaprolactam
High strength and high chemical resistance combine for field-ready production parts with a low coefficient of friction.
Nylon 3D printed parts are strong, durable, and highly wear resistant. Nylon parts can be flexible or stiff depending on the design with a higher tensile strength than ABS. Use nylon for industrial settings or when the printed object will be exposed to petrochemicals. Nylon can be dyed with water-based colorants.
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PC-PBT | Polycarbonate Polybutylene Terephthalate
Rigid, durable, chemically resistant, and a wide operating temperature range make PC-PBT the go-to material for industrial & automotive applications.
PC-PBT blends the strength and high temperature performance of polycarbonate with the rigidity and stiffness of PBT, a polyester-based resin to create an industrial-strength material for demanding applications.
As with all polycarbonates, IC3D PC-PBT boasts high temperature resistance and high impact resistance. The addition of Polybutylene Terephthalate not only increases those properties, but also decreases any warping on your 3D printed parts. Easier to use than most polycarbonate filaments, IC3D prefers PC-PBT for those parts that require more strength and higher temperatures, such as thermoforming molds.
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PETG | Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol
Dimensionally stable & ideal for large-format, functional products.
IC3D engineers use PETG for the widest variety of projects because it marries most of the best qualities of ABS and PLA. It combines the ease of use of PLA with the dimensional stability of ABS. This makes it ideal for most large-format, functional print projects, such as molds and manufacturing fixtures.
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PLA | Polylactic Acid
Easy to use & perfect for prototypes
Dimensionally stable with little-to-no warp, PLA is the recommended material for first time users. IC3D PLA is created with premium Ingeo PLA resin and colorants from Chroma. PLA excels at small & large scale objects where net shape and dimensionally accurate parts matter most.
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R-PETG | Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol
A high flow rate, dimensional stability, & superb layer adhesion for large-format 3D printing.
IC3D is remodeling sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of additive manufacturing by turning waste into source material with R-PETG. Recycled PETG by IC3D is made from PETG resin sourced from both industrial & commercial operations and is the preferred material within our in-house 3D print services department. Each production run of R-PETG uses 100% recycled content while maintaining consistent 3D printing performance. Recycled PETG filament will be reeled onto reused spools.
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TechTack | PCL Polycaprolactone
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TPU | Thermoplastic Polyurethane
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TPU-SEBS-95A | Thermoplastic Elastomer | Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene
TPE-SEBS-95A combines the flexibility and durability of thermoplastic elastomers with the impact resistance, elasticity, and low moisture absorption of SEBS-based materials.
TPE-SEBS-95A combines a thermoplastic elastomeric material with styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) — a rubber-like material — to create a strong and durable material that can flex, bend, return to the original shape and resist failures due impact and fatigue.
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3D Printing Filament
Yes, we do! We make PLA, PETG, ABS, Recycled PETG, High-temperature ABS, and 70D TPU.
Email Support@IC3DPrinters.com or call 614-344-0414 for help.
Yes, we can make custom colors. We have the capability to make different filament types – we’d love to talk more about your ideas!
IC3D filament is bagged with desiccant and boxed individually.
Filament Spool Dimensions
As long as the filament is stored in a temperature & humidity controlled environment — e.g. your house with the HVAC system running, not your garage — leaving filament sitting out for extended periods of time won’t lead to significant degradation of 3D print quality. That said, humidity levels of above 30% for extended periods of time (1-2 weeks) can lead to printing issues and would require drying to renew print quality. Printing issues from moisture can be identified by popping and hissing sounds from the nozzle during extrusion — this is moisture escaping in the form of gas — and can often be observed in the final print surface as ‘zits’ or pock marking. If you observe these issues, dry your filament using a dehydrator or oven using the recommended drying temperature for your material.
Under normal circumstances, HVAC systems will maintain humidity levels below 30% and should provide adequate protection against moisture degradation for filament left sitting out in the environment. For the best printing quality we recommend storing filament spools in the bag it was shipped in, along with the desiccant and using the reusable zip tie to seal the bag in between prints or for extended periods of non-use.
While the FDA has approved some material for contact with food, the 3D printing process itself presents many opportunities for foreign contaminants and microbial buildup. We recommend covering or coating prints with approved food-contact or food-grade materials.
3D Print Service
Submit your request and tell us more about your project here. There are questions about the function of the part, quantities needed, your deadline, and much more. You will also be able to upload a file or a picture. This form is emailed to our account managers who will then contact you with a quote and lead time or any follow-up questions they might have. If you don’t have all of the details worked out beforehand – that’s okay! Our engineers can help answer questions and provide guidance.
Most CAD 3D model formats are acceptable – STL files are preferred. Our engineers can help you turn your design into a digital model if you don’t have a digital model available.
IC3D uses a fleet of custom-built large-format printers as well as industry-leading desktop 3D printers. We can produce parts up to 48 x 48 x 42 inches (1200 x 1200 x 1066 millimeters) in size. Need to go bigger? IC3D can make that happen.
IC3D can engineer your large part into multiple pieces that are then assembled and finished into one seamless product.
IC3D can custom build whatever 3D printer is necessary to get the job done.
ABS: Featuring a high impact resistance & mechanical properties, ABS is the industrial standard for consumer electronics & other plastic parts.
ASA: Similar to ABS, ASA offers strong UV and chemical resistance, durability, and a high impact resistance.
PLA: Dimensionally stable and rigid, IC3D excels at large-scale prints, fit-checks, and appearance-focused parts.
Nylon: Strength & chemical resistance combine to create a durable material with a low coefficient of friction, perfect for end-use, field-ready parts.
PC-PBT: Super strong, durable, and stiff, PC-PBT features a high impact resistance, chemical resistance, and rigidity.
Recycled PETG: R-PETG excels at printing large objects, quickly thanks to its high-flow rate and superb bonding characteristics.
TPU 70D: A flexible thermoplastic urethane, IC3D TPU 70D is less still than PETG and offers just the right amount of give for field-ready, end-use parts.
Need a custom material or color? We can make both for bulk customers. Let us know what you are looking for.
We highly recommend that customers fill out the Request A Quote form. Many things can influence the cost including: complexity of the part, material needed, design time, quantity, etc. Without knowing all of those details, we can’t give an accurate quote. Get a quote here: Request A Quote.
Our engineers will recommend the best way forward based on your design, application, and any other considerations you may have.
Yes, we’d be happy to evaluate your needs and recommend the best solution.
Yes. Designs that are submitted on the Request A Quote form are treated as confidential by default. You can send your NDA to us for signing after the quote has been submitted.
When the account managers quote your project, they will also quote you a lead time. Please see our lead time policy for further details.
Submit your design and project details here: Request A Quote.
We strive to respond to inquiries within one business day.
Depending on the size of the part, IC3D can manufacture thousands of parts per day.
IC3D engineers will recommend the best material depending on the product and application. Each material has specific characteristics that make it better suited for certain jobs.
Our engineers are materials experts. They will be happy to help you choose the right material for your job. We make a variety of filaments in-house, including: PLA, PETG, ABS, Recycled PETG, High-temperature ABS, and Polyhex. We can source anything that we don’t make.
Our engineers will recommend the best 3D printing technology based on your design, application, and any other considerations you may have.
IC3D can use thermoplastic filaments with metallic properties including thermal conductivity, magnetism, and weight.
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IC3D offers local pickup options! Please select the pick-up option during checkout, and you will be notified when your order is ready.
We strive to fulfill orders within 1-2 business days for shipping. Refer to the Shipping Policy for full details.
Not at this time.
Complete your pickup order online before 2 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday. Use the order comments to let us know about your deadlines and we’ll do everything we can to help! We will contact you to confirm inventory availability and to offer a pickup time.
First make sure you have created an account on IC3DPrinters.com, and submit your tax exemption documentation by updating your account or through our Contact Us page. We will confirm with you once your account has been made tax exempt.
Community Resources
Central Ohio Reprap and Makerbot User Group (CORMUG) meets at Idea Foundry Columbus every second Wednesday of the month, 7pm–9pm.
Metered parking is available on the street and our affiliated parking garage is just north of us, with entrances at State St just east of our front door (do not go under the tracks) or up McDowell St.