3D Printing · FDM

PET-GF

PET-GF is a high-performance engineering plastic based on PET matrix and reinforced with glass fiber. It has excellent mechanical strength, heat resistance, dimensional stability and wear resistance. It is widely used in fields requiring high strength and thermal stability, such as automobiles, electrical appliances, machinery and electronics.

Moisture Resistance

Dimensional Stability

High Strength

Wear Resistance

Rigidity

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Lead Time

3~5 days

Tolerance

± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)

Min. Order

1

Reference Unit Price Range

0.32 - 0.70

Advantages

  • High dimensional accuracy
  • Low moisture absorption
  • High Strength
  • Rigidity

Disadvantages

  • Limited heat resistance
  • Limited toughness
  • Lower surface quality

Performance Snapshot

Material Characteristics at a Glance

Relative performance profile across key engineering parameters. Values are contextual — not absolute stress ratings.

Moisture Resistance

High

Source score: 4/5

Dimensional Stability

High

Source score: 4/5

High Strength

High

Source score: 4/5

Wear Resistance

High

Source score: 4/5

Rigidity

High

Source score: 4/5

Cost Efficient

Medium

Source score: 3/5

Weather Resistance

Medium

Source score: 3/5

Corrosion Resistance

Medium

Source score: 3/5

Lightweight

Medium

Source score: 3/5

Surface Finish Options

Surface Finish Options

Available finish options for PET-GF.

As Printed
Included

As Printed

Color

White

Surface

Ra 10-22 μm (as printed)

Accuracy

± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)

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Available

Painting

Finish options

Glossy and matte paint finishes available

Best for

Adding custom color and a protective paint layer to PET-GF parts for functional prototype testing.

Note

Validate paint adhesion, masking boundaries, and coating coverage on PET-GF before production, especially around interfaces, edges, and fine details.

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Available

Silk Screening

Print method

Single- or multi-color graphics on flat or gently curved surfaces

Best for

Applying logos, labels, or functional graphics to flat areas of PET-GF parts used for functional prototype testing.

Note

Confirm printable area, ink adhesion, and graphic registration on PET-GF before production.

Industries & Applications

Where PET-GF Delivers

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Industrial Manufacturing

  • Functional prototype testing
  • Mounting brackets
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Deformation-resistant functional parts
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Equipment

  • Functional prototype testing
  • Equipment components
  • Mounting brackets
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Food equipment parts
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Automotive

  • Prototype and fit-check components
  • Interior and non-safety-critical parts
  • Custom fixtures and production aids
  • Low-volume validation builds
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Industrial Automation

  • Automation prototype components
  • Custom end-effectors and fixtures
  • Low-volume functional validation builds
  • Integration and fit-check parts

Technical Specifications

Design Guidelines

Material Properties

Density
1.38 g/cm³
Water Absorption
≤0.20%
Tensile Strength
XY: 70.86 ± 2.86 Z: 33.95 ± 2.38 MPa
Tensile Modulus
XY: 4130.13 ± 107.0 Z: 3322.37 ± 94.04 MPa
Elongation at Break
XY: 2.56 ± 0.3 Z: 1.14 ± 0.11%
Flexural Strength
114.87 ± 3.0 MPa
Flexural Modulus
3650.32 ± 65.81 MPa
HDT @ 0.45 MPa
75.9 °C
HDT @ 1.8 MPa
71.9 °C
Notched Impact Strength
6.56 ± 0.68 KJ/m² ISO 179 (Charpy)

Process & Dimensional Specs

Maximum Part Size
1200 × 600 × 600 mm
Surface Roughness
Ra 10-22 μm
Dimensional Tolerance
± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)

Ready to Order?

Upload your 3D file and receive a quote for PET-GF parts. Typical turnaround is 3~5 days from order confirmation.

Every order includes: Dimensional inspection report · NDA-ready file handling · Pre-shipment QC photography · DDP door-to-door logistics · Engineering review on request

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Have a tight-tolerance or complex geometry requirement? Our engineers review your drawing before quoting to flag potential issues.

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