Parts made with these filaments remain strong and rigid in temperatures that would soften most plastics. They are a lightweight alternative to machined metal parts. Use with a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer to make parts that will be used near ovens, engines, and other hot machinery. These filaments require an all-metal extruder to reach the recommended printing temperatures. Print parts onto a heated bed to keep them from warping as they cool.

PEI filaments have electrical-insulating properties, which make them good for printing circuit-breaker housings and semiconductor components.

Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.

Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.

A lightweight, nonmagnetic, and nonconductive alternative to metal springs, these plastic springs are better for corrosive environments and applications where metal springs cannot be used, such as in sensitive imaging equipment and machines where stray electrical current may cause damage.

As you squeeze a compression spring, it pushes back to return to its original length. Spring rate is the amount of force required for every inch of compression. The higher the spring rate, the harder it is to compress the spring.

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