suggest_material_for_order
Select the right 3D print material for your order by providing the part's use case, budget, and requirements like weather resistance or food safety. Returns ranked recommendations with technology and pricing.
Instructions
Suggest a material when ordering a print from a fulfillment provider.
Use this when routing a print job to a fulfillment provider
and need to pick the right material + technology for the order.
**Which material tool to use:**
- Ordering a print from a service? → ``suggest_material_for_order`` (this tool)
- Designing a part and need engineering specs? → ``recommend_design_material``
- Quick intent-based pick for your own printer? → ``recommend_material``
Args:
use_case: What the part is for. Options: decorative, functional,
mechanical, prototype, miniature, jewelry, enclosure, wearable,
outdoor, food_safe.
budget: Price preference: "budget", "mid", or "premium". Empty = any.
need_weather_resistant: Only recommend weather-resistant materials.
need_food_safe: Only recommend food-safe materials.
need_high_detail: Prefer high-detail materials (SLA/MJF).
need_high_strength: Prefer high-strength materials (SLS/MJF).
Returns ranked material recommendations with technology, reasoning,
price tier, and which fulfillment provider to use.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| budget | No | ||
| use_case | Yes | ||
| need_food_safe | No | ||
| need_high_detail | No | ||
| need_high_strength | No | ||
| need_weather_resistant | No |