PETG is your best bet. Transparent PETG is easy to find and it prints better than transparent versions of PLA and ABS will. Post-processing is still required if you want an actually transparent final print, however.
Any particular tip i'm missing? I'm about to give up on PETG and just buy PLA. I don't have special need for PETG, this is still my first spool, I haven't used it because I can't get a nice print. Printer: Prusa Mini+ ...
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Durability: When deciding on a material, factor in the environment your sign will be placed in. For outdoor signs, UV-resistant and waterproof materials like ASA and PETG are ideal. Also, envision the desired finish—whether glossy, matte, or textured—and select your material to achieve that...
PolySmooth is a PVB-based material made by PolyMaker that is easy to print and has mechanical properties similar to PETG. The big advantage of PolySmooth for printing waterproof parts is that it can be vapor smoothed using isopropyl alcohol. The process is similar to how ABS is smoothed using...
Print Bed Recommendations Enclosure Recommendations How to Avoid Warping and Shrinkage Recommended Polypropylene Print Settings On LayerLock Build Surface Ready, Set, Print! POLYPROPYLENE AS A 3D PRINTER FILAMENT While not as commonly available as filaments such asPLA,ABSorPETG, polypropylene is slowly ...
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.
If you plan to printcomplex, multi-material objects, where surface finish may not be your priority, we recommend that you choose a device with two (or more) extruders. These enable you to print a soluble support structure with one nozzle, and the object itself with the other. Printing with...
Higher grade product like PVA+ from Raise3D is compatible with many more popular materials such as PETG, PA (nylon) and PA12 CF. PVA is water-soluble, meaning it dissolves in water. This characteristic makes it a popular 3D printing material for support structures because it can be easily ...
Lastly, PETG is what you get in plastic water bottles. As such, it’s nowhere near as environmentally friendly as PLA or even ABS, but it can be recycled. It’s known for its durability to UV light, high temperatures and chemical solvents. If you need to print something durable, you ...