These are relatively straightforward with aligners made in house. The other is movement after deband. Everyone has had patients where you have small spaces, or small rotations that you want to take care of, but you don’t want to do that with brackets and wires. Either because hygiene is ...
While not as commonly available as filaments such asPLA,ABSorPETG, polypropylene is slowly expanding its variety and availability in the market, and becoming more affordable for consumers. Hobbyists can expand their printing options as PP is a great practical option for producing prototypes that ar...
Release Agent to the Rescue:For tricky molds, apply a spray-on mold release made for plastics. The Importance of Experimentation: Learning from Your “Mistakes” Don’t get discouraged! Troubleshooting is how you get better at vacuum forming. Analyze what went wrong: ...
PET CF is especially suited to annealing due to its semi-crystalline structure. Many 3D printing polymers such asABSandPETGhave an amorphous structure which means the polymer chains within them are arranged in a chaotic way. Similar to a bowl of spaghetti on a molecular scale. Crystalline struct...
PETG - Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol 50 50 PMMA - Polymethyl methacrylate/Acrylic 10 25 POM - Polyoxymethylene (Acetal) 60 120 PP - Polypropylene 10–20% Glass Fiber 50 145 PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene 160 200 PVC Rigid 20 110 Table Credit: https://omnexus.specialchem.com/ What Is the ...
Understanding the recurring expenses of 3D printing is vital for hobbyists and professionals. Among these, the cost of materials stands out as a significant factor. The choices made at the purchasing stage not only influence the quality and properties of the 3D printed objects but also have a ...
There are seven common ways to smooth a 3D print, this article talks about each of those methods and why smoothing is important. Smoothing is the act of removing a rough surface finish caused by the layers of 3D printing.
PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol): Merging the printability of PLA with the resilience of ASA, PETG stands out as a versatile choice. Its UV resistance and strength make it suitable for both indoor and outdoor channel letters.In addition, PETG has the highest light transmission of the com...
PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) is a versatile filament, balancing the ease of use of PLA and the strength of ABS. It's priced similarly to ABS, ranging from $15 to $65 per kilogram. PETG is resistant to moisture and chemicals, making it ideal for outdoor and mechanical application...
PETG is a halfway house, closer to the strength of ABS, easy to shape, and relatively easy to recycle. You don't necessarily need to print in 3D with plastic: in theory, you can print objects using any molten material that hardens and sets reasonably quickly. In July 2011, researchers ...