Printer guide
Best filament for the FlashForge AD5X
What the FlashForge AD5X can print, what needs an upgrade, and the cheapest in-stock reels of each material on Amazon UK and Eryone UK.
- materials out of the box
- 3 of 11
- max hotend
- 300°C
- max bed
- 110°C
- build volume (mm)
- 220×220×220
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Good for 4-colour prints.
"Usual" is what it has cost over the last 90 days, from our own price checks.
Ready to print for £359.78
- Printer only£299.00
- PLA: JAYO PLA 3D Printing Filament 1.75 mm, 4-Pack 4.4 kg Black£34.19
- PETG: TECBEARS PETG Filament 1.75mm Bundle 4KG, High Strength & Toughness 3D Printer Filament, Good Layer Adhesion PETG, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm, 4Pack, 1kg per Spool(Black, White, Blue, Red)£26.59
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What the FlashForge AD5X can print
| PLA | Prints out of the box | 190-230°C | 35-60°C | Rarely needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA Glow | Needs a hardened nozzle | 210-240°C | 35-60°C | Rarely needed |
| PLA-CF | Needs a hardened nozzle | 210-240°C | 35-60°C | Rarely needed |
| PETG | Prints out of the box | 230-260°C | 65-85°C | 65°C, 6 h |
| PETG-CF | Needs a hardened nozzle | 240-270°C | 65-85°C | 65°C, 6 h |
| ABS | Needs an enclosure | 240-270°C | 90-110°C | Rarely needed |
| ABS-CF | Needs an enclosure | 250-280°C | 90-110°C | Rarely needed |
| ASA | Needs an enclosure | 240-270°C | 90-110°C | Rarely needed |
| Nylon | Needs an enclosure | 240-270°C | 40-90°C | 80°C, 10 h |
| TPU | Prints, but not through the multi-material unit | 210-240°C | 30-50°C | 70°C, 8 h |
| PC | Needs an enclosure | 250-270°C | 90-105°C | 80°C, 8 h |
Temperatures are typical starting points from manufacturers' data sheets; the range on the reel always wins.
Price drops that print on the FlashForge AD5X
Below their usual price over the last 90 days, from our own price history, besides the cheapest reels listed below.
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Cheapest PLA for the FlashForge AD5X
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Cheapest PETG for the FlashForge AD5X
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Cheapest TPU for the FlashForge AD5X
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Cheapest PLA+ for the FlashForge AD5X
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Cheapest PLA Matte for the FlashForge AD5X
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Cheapest PLA Silk for the FlashForge AD5X
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Cheapest PETG Translucent for the FlashForge AD5X
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With a hardened nozzle fitted
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Filament dryers for TPU
They reach 70°C, the drying temperature it needs.
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Choosing filament for the FlashForge AD5X
The FlashForge AD5X has hotend up to 300°C, bed up to 110°C, an open frame, a stainless steel nozzle as standard and IFS support. That decides which filaments it prints well as it comes, and which need an upgrade first.
Out of the box it handles PLA, PETG and TPU. The lists below are the cheapest of each in stock on Amazon UK and Eryone UK right now, sorted by price per kilogram and filtered to the right diameter.
ABS, ABS-CF, ASA, Nylon and PC warp and split in a draught, so on an open-frame printer like the FlashForge AD5X they need an enclosure.
PLA Glow, PLA-CF, PETG-CF and ABS-CF are abrasive and wear out the stainless steel nozzle the FlashForge AD5X comes with; fit a hardened steel nozzle first.
An enclosure or a draught-free room helps with larger PETG prints.
An enclosure or a draught-free room helps with larger PETG-CF prints.
Temperatures are typical starting points from manufacturers' data sheets. The range printed on the reel always wins, because it varies between brands and colours.
Common questions
What is the best filament for the FlashForge AD5X?
PLA for most prints: it prints on the FlashForge AD5X as it comes, barely warps and is the cheapest to buy (the cheapest reel in stock on Amazon UK and Eryone UK is £7.12/kg right now). For parts that need more strength, heat resistance or flex, it also prints PETG and TPU without upgrades.
Can the FlashForge AD5X print ABS?
Not as it comes. ABS warps and splits in a draught; the FlashForge AD5X is an open-frame printer, so it needs an enclosure.
Can the FlashForge AD5X print ASA?
Not as it comes. ASA warps and splits in a draught; the FlashForge AD5X is an open-frame printer, so it needs an enclosure.
Can the FlashForge AD5X print PETG?
Yes. PETG prints on the FlashForge AD5X as it comes: set the nozzle to 230-260°C and the bed to 65-85°C. An enclosure or a draught-free room helps with larger PETG prints.
Can the FlashForge AD5X print TPU?
Yes. TPU prints on the FlashForge AD5X as it comes: set the nozzle to 210-240°C and the bed to 30-50°C. Flexible filament jams in the IFS; feed it from the external spool holder instead.
Can the FlashForge AD5X print Nylon?
Not as it comes. Nylon warps and splits in a draught; the FlashForge AD5X is an open-frame printer, so it needs an enclosure.
Can the FlashForge AD5X print PC?
Not as it comes. PC warps and splits in a draught; the FlashForge AD5X is an open-frame printer, so it needs an enclosure.
Can the FlashForge AD5X print carbon fibre filament?
Only after fitting a hardened steel nozzle. Carbon fibre, glass fibre and glow-in-the-dark filaments quickly wear out the stainless steel nozzle it comes with.
Do I need a filament dryer for the FlashForge AD5X?
Not for PLA, but TPU soaks up moisture from the air and print stringy and weak when wet. A dryer that reaches 70°C covers it; the drying chart has the time for each.
How big can the FlashForge AD5X print?
Up to 220 × 220 × 220 mm. For a big print, check the slicer's filament estimate against what is left on the reel before you start.
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