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Best filament for the FlashForge Creator 5
What the FlashForge Creator 5 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
- 6 of 11
- max hotend
- 320°C
- max bed
- 120°C
- build volume (mm)
- 256×256×256
Buy the FlashForge Creator 5
Good for multi-colour prints, carbon fibre.
"Usual" is what it has cost over the last 90 days, from our own price checks.
Ready to print for £789.78
- Printer only£729.00
- 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 Creator 5 can print
| PLA | Prints out of the box | 190-230°C | 35-60°C | Rarely needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA Glow | Prints out of the box | 210-240°C | 35-60°C | Rarely needed |
| PLA-CF | Prints out of the box | 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 | Prints out of the box | 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 Creator 5
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 Creator 5
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Cheapest PLA Glow for the FlashForge Creator 5
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Cheapest PLA-CF for the FlashForge Creator 5
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Cheapest PETG for the FlashForge Creator 5
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Cheapest PETG-CF for the FlashForge Creator 5
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Cheapest TPU for the FlashForge Creator 5
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Cheapest PLA+ for the FlashForge Creator 5
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Cheapest PLA Matte for the FlashForge Creator 5
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Cheapest PLA Silk for the FlashForge Creator 5
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Cheapest PETG Translucent for the FlashForge Creator 5
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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 Creator 5
The FlashForge Creator 5 has hotend up to 320°C, bed up to 120°C, an open frame, a hardened steel nozzle as standard and Four independent toolheads support. That decides which filaments it prints well as it comes, and which need an upgrade first.
Out of the box it handles PLA, PLA Glow, PLA-CF, PETG, PETG-CF 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 Creator 5 they need an enclosure.
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 Creator 5?
PLA for most prints: it prints on the FlashForge Creator 5 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, PETG-CF and TPU without upgrades.
Can the FlashForge Creator 5 print ABS?
Not as it comes. ABS warps and splits in a draught; the FlashForge Creator 5 is an open-frame printer, so it needs an enclosure.
Can the FlashForge Creator 5 print ASA?
Not as it comes. ASA warps and splits in a draught; the FlashForge Creator 5 is an open-frame printer, so it needs an enclosure.
Can the FlashForge Creator 5 print PETG?
Yes. PETG prints on the FlashForge Creator 5 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 Creator 5 print TPU?
Yes. TPU prints on the FlashForge Creator 5 as it comes: set the nozzle to 210-240°C and the bed to 30-50°C. Flexible filament jams in the Four independent toolheads; feed it from the external spool holder instead.
Can the FlashForge Creator 5 print Nylon?
Not as it comes. Nylon warps and splits in a draught; the FlashForge Creator 5 is an open-frame printer, so it needs an enclosure.
Can the FlashForge Creator 5 print PC?
Not as it comes. PC warps and splits in a draught; the FlashForge Creator 5 is an open-frame printer, so it needs an enclosure.
Can the FlashForge Creator 5 print carbon fibre filament?
Yes: the FlashForge Creator 5 ships with a hardened steel nozzle, so carbon- and glass-filled filaments won't wear it out quickly.
Do I need a filament dryer for the FlashForge Creator 5?
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 Creator 5 print?
Up to 256 × 256 × 256 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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