Data (per datasheets)
| PETG | ABS | |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 57 MPa | 31 MPa |
| Operating temperature | up to ~75 °C | up to ~100 °C |
| Transparency | Possible | No |
When to use which
- Humid environments, transparent elements, a cost-effective functional prototype – PETG.
- Warm environments, post-machining, a prototype of a molded ABS product – ABS.
- Outdoors – ASA.