Plastic · Material Overview

PETG

Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol-modified — Tough, easy-to-process thermoplastic used in printing, sheet forming, and clear covers.

PlasticFood-contact candidateMedical-grade candidate

Specialty tags

Screening hints only. Certifications (medical, food-contact, flame, HazLoc) apply to specific grades and finished equipment — verify with supplier documentation.

Food-contact candidate. Commonly available in food-contact formulations — confirm regulatory status for the exact grade.
Medical-grade candidate. Some grades are offered for medical devices — biocompatibility and certifications are grade-specific.

Advantages

Useful toughness
FDM-friendly grades
Sheet grades can be thermoformed

Limitations

Surface can scratch
Heat performance is grade-dependent
FDM layer lines may require finishing

Compatible Processes

Thermoforming

Heat plastic sheet, form it over or into a tool, cool, then trim.

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CNC Machining

Remove material from solid stock using computer-controlled cutting tools.

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Extrusion

Force material through a die to create continuous profiles later cut to length.

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FDM 3D Printing

Deposit thermoplastic filament in layers to build a part without dedicated molds.

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