PEEK 3D Printing Service
High-performance PEEK 3D printing for heat-resistant, chemically stable, and mechanically demanding engineering parts.
PEEK is one of the most advanced engineering thermoplastics used in additive manufacturing. It is chosen for parts that need long-term thermal stability, chemical resistance, stiffness, and structural reliability in harsh working environments.
What Is PEEK Filament?
PEEK filament is a high-performance thermoplastic designed for parts that must keep their strength and dimensional stability under high temperature, chemical exposure, and repeated mechanical load. It is commonly considered a premium engineering material for aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial applications.
Compared with common FDM materials such as PLA, PETG, or ABS, PEEK offers a much higher heat ceiling and better chemical resistance. It is better suited to demanding functional parts, but it also requires stricter process control, higher machine capability, and higher production cost.
Best Fit for PEEK 3D Printing
- High-temperature functional parts and fixtures
- Chemically resistant industrial components
- Aerospace and automotive engineering parts
- Medical and laboratory applications requiring premium polymer performance
- Structural prototypes that need more heat and chemical resistance than standard FDM materials
PEEK Specifications
Application
High-Performance Plastics
Technology
FDM
Reference Price
From $50.00
Reference Build Time
10+ days
Reference Color
Yellowish White
Reference Tolerance
±0.3mm (within 100mm), ±0.4% (above 100mm)
Reference Min. Wall Thickness
1.5mm
Max. Size
580mm × 480mm × 480mm
Min. Build Size
30mm x 0mm x 15mm
Heat Deflection Temperature
144°C
Why Choose Our PEEK Printing Service
- Suitable for projects that exceed the thermal limits of common FDM polymers
- Better chemical stability for industrial and laboratory environments
- Strong candidate for functional prototypes, tooling, and end-use engineering components
- Supports parts where stiffness, wear resistance, and long-term reliability matter
- Professional review helps determine whether PEEK is necessary or whether a more cost-effective engineering material can do the job
PEEK Material Properties
Melting Point
343°C
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
144°C
Tensile Modulus (XY)
3042 MPa
Tensile Strength (XY)
73 MPa
Elongation at Break (Z)
1.3%
Elongation at Break (XY)
3.7%
Compare PEEK Filament with Similar Materials
| Attribute | PLA | ASA | PC-ABS | PC | PEEK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Low-cost prototypes | Outdoor and UV-stable parts | Balanced engineering appearance parts | Higher heat and structural strength | Premium high-temperature engineering polymer |
| Technology | FDM | FDM | FDM | FDM | Source uploaded as SLS PEEK |
| Application | Engineering Plastics | Engineering Plastics | Engineering Plastics | Engineering Plastics | High-Performance Plastics |
| Price | From $1.00 | From $3.50 | From $3.50 | From $3.50 | From $50.00 |
| Build Time | 96 – 120 hours | 96 – 120 hours | 96 – 120 hours | 96 – 120 hours | 10+ days |
| Heat Resistance | 57°C | 100°C | 113°C | 117°C | 144°C / 343°C |
| Tensile Strength | 59 ± 1 MPa | 43.8 ± 0.8 | 42.7 MPa | 60.7 MPa | 73 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus | 2600 ± 215 MPa | 2379 ± 157 MPa | 2100 MPa | 2480 MPa | 3042 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 15.0 ± 0.8% | 6.7 ± 0.6% | 47% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| Best Use | Concept models | Outdoor housings | Durable enclosures | Demanding functional parts | Extreme heat, chemical, and engineering environments |
Need High-Performance Polymer Printing?
Send us your 3D file and application requirements. We can review whether PEEK is the right choice, or recommend a more cost-effective engineering material based on heat, strength, chemical exposure, and end-use expectations.