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Engineering FDM

PP

Polypropylene

Polypropylene is the extreme contortionist of the plastic world! It is legendary for its fatigue resistance—it is the plastic used in "living hinges" that can bend thousands of times without breaking. Combined with exceptional chemical resistance and low density, PP is perfect for fluid containers, medical devices, and custom packaging. Need a part that flexes forever? Stretch your limits with Polypropylene today!

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Print Temp

220°C - 250°C

Bed Temp

85°C - 100°C

Difficulty

Very High

Strengths

  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • High fatigue resistance (can bend thousands of times)
  • Low density
  • Smooth surface finish

Weaknesses

  • Extremely difficult to adhere to the print bed
  • Significant warping
  • Requires specialized bed adhesion solutions
  • Slow printing speeds required

Common Uses

Living Hinges
Chemical Containers
Medical Devices
Food-safe Applications

Ready to print with PP?

Our industrial-grade printers are tuned perfectly for PP. Start your custom manufacturing project with us today and bring your ideas into reality.