FAQs

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Is 3D-Fuel filament made in the USA?

Yes. All 3D-Fuel filaments are manufactured in the USA in our Fargo, ND filament factory.

When will I get my order?

We will work quickly to ship your order as soon as possible. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information. Delivery times vary depending on your location.

I live in or will be traveling to the Fargo, ND area. Can I pickup my order?

Yes, you can order online for local pickup! Local Pickup will be an option at checkout. Please note that it may take anywhere from a couple of hours to a full business day for your order to be ready for pickup. Once it is ready, we'll email you a notification.

Our current store hours are Mon-Fri 10 to 7, Sat 10 to 2, at 2222 7th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102.

Does Pro PCTG work in the Bambu AMS?

Yes, our 1kg spool is compatible with the Bambu Lab AMS.

How to request assistance with a possible defective spool of 3D-Fuel filament?

If you are experiencing issues with a 3D-Fuel product, we want to help! We are typically available between 9am and 4pm via the livechat on our website and phone number. But sometimes you need help outside of those hours, or we may be out and unavailable. Here’s how to get a running start on assistance with a possible defective product:

  1. First, we need to know some information about the spool in question. Find the label on the spool and start an email to us at sales@3dfuel.com and include the Lot# from the spool. It will look something like 11-A1501-U201-2211. This number tells us what product it is you are using, when it was made, and even which line it was made on and which production operator worked on it. 
  2. We’ll want to know which printer you are using. Our filament should work on virtually any 3D printer when using the correct filament diameter but occasionally some models have exhibited personality traits that can sometimes help us diagnose and solve the issues you are having more quickly. So please include the Brand, Model and any upgrades you’ve made to it. 
  3. Next, we’ll want to know about some of your printer/slicer settings. Please include the hotend temperature you are using, as well as the buildplate temperature (if any) and the speed you are trying to print. This will look like 205°C / 45°C / 55mm/s when you write it all out. This helps us know if the settings are in the range for this filament type. 
  4. We’ll need to know when and where you bought the filament. To you, this won’t matter. If you bought our filament, we warranty it. But to us, it helps us know how the product made its way to you - we track any purchases made through us or our Amazon store. Please include the date and invoice or receipt number for your purchase of this filament. 
  5. If we cannot solve your problem, we may determine that the filament is defective. If so, we’ll want to send you a replacement or a coupon code. Please include your full name and address, phone number and email address so that we can do this for you. 
  6. If there are any oddities that you have noticed, or you need to “show” us anything, PLEASE take photos and include those in the email. We pass these on to the production team so they can see for themselves any issue that got past them.

We have a policy of continuous improvement here at 3D-Fuel and we take every issue seriously and respond kindly to any issue you may have. We WANT to know about issues so they can be addressed and eliminated in the future. 

 

When you have all that information ready, send it to us at sales@3dfuel.com

What is the difference between Standard PLA+ and Tough Pro PLA+?

Standard PLA+ is 100% virgin NatureWorks Ingeo 4043D with no fillers, our everyday PLA for prototypes, models and multi-color prints. 

Tough Pro PLA+ (formerly Pro PLA) is made from Ingeo 3D870 and has 8.8x the impact toughness of Standard PLA+, higher heat resistance after annealing, and better layer adhesion. 

Both print at 220-250 C; Tough Pro PLA+ runs best at 230-250 C. 

Workday PLA is no longer made.

What are the sizes and weights of your spools?

For 3D-Fuel materials, we primarily use two spools in the US: 1kg and 4kg. The material for these spools is High Impact Polystyrene

NOTE: We've used an AMS compatible spool design for our 1kg spools since October 2023. As of April 2025, effectively all of our inventory is on AMS-compatible spools unless otherwise mentioned.

Our "old" 1kg spools fit in the Bambu Lab AMS but did not allow the lid to fully close (it wasn't be able to latch shut).

The new 1kg spool enables you to close and latch the Bambu Lab AMS fully. It is also compatible with all 4 positions on the AMS Lite.

For more information click here

Does your 2.85 mm filament work in an Ultimaker?

Yes, our 2.85 mm filaments are compatible with Ultimaker 3D printers. We make 2.85 mm filaments to order with a 100 kg minimum per color; remaining stock is on our 2.85 mm pages.

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes, we offer free US ground shipping on orders $75+ to the contiguous 48 states.

How much does a spool weigh?

Our standard spool used for 500g and 1kg spools of material weighs approximately 265g.

You can estimate the remaining filament on your spool by weighing it in grams and subtracting 265g from that total. The result is the approximate weight of material left on your spool. 

Our 4kg spool weighs 925g. So, to determine remaining filament on our 4kg spool, subtract 925 from the total weight of the spool and filament in grams. (1kg = 1000g)

So, our full spool of PLA, for example, would weigh:

1kg spool = 1290g or 1.26kg

4kg spool = 4925g or 4.925 Kg

Do you offer discounts?

Yes. Quantity discounts apply automatically at checkout on any mix of spools: 5% off 5 or more, 10% off 20, 15% off 50, 20% off 100, 25% off 500 and 30% off 1,000. 

Free US shipping on orders over $99. 

Educational, military, veteran and first-responder accounts get a 7% courtesy discount; email sales@3dfuel.com to apply. 

Print farms and resellers: see our wholesale page.

Do you offer filament sponsorships?

No, not at this time.

What are the 3D printing settings for....?

If you're looking for print settings for a specific material, please visit our Materials section, select the material that you're seeking print settings for, and then view the appropriate settings.

How much is shipping to...?

We ship our filament all around the world and we provide competitive shipping rates worldwide. To calculate how much shipping will cost, please do the following:

  1. Add your desired items to your cart
  2. Go to your shopping cart page
  3. Click on Calculate Shipping
  4. Select your Country, Province, and enter your Zip/Postal Code
  5. That's it! You should now see your shipping cost.