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.
c for abs or petg filament. for pla, lower the temperature to 90º c. once the nozzle is at a lower temperature, tug the filament out of the top. as with the cold pull method, you know it’s done the job when the end of the filament looks like the tip of your printer’s ...
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 ...
PLA is fine for “decorations,” easy to print and details are fine. But most of my prints are useful things, and I prefer to use PETG or ABS for them. For example, I wouldn’t trust a mounting made out of PLA on my motorcycle. 3. Let us talk about the creation of Doom...
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...
Some of the most popular options include ABS (great for its strength and outdoor use), HIPS (affordable and easy to form), PETG (clear and food-safe), and Kydex (super durable for items like holsters). It’s important to look into the specific properties of each plastic to find the ...
Karl here...just want to do a little post about bed adhesion and what I have been doing for the past month. What spurred this is I saw a ton of videos on
PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol): Combines the reliability of PLA and the strength of ABS. It usually falls in the price range of $22 to $35 per kilogram. Specialty Composites: These may include filaments infused with materials like carbon fiber or metals, significantly increasing the cost...
Nylon, TPU and even PETG are an entirely different matter. When some of these filaments are left unwrapped for even 24 hours, they can pick up enough moisture to cause a failure. Below, we’ll show you several ways to keep your filament safe and organized. We also have instructions on ...
PETG: 60 °C–70 °C (140 ℉–158 ℉) PC: 120 °C–130 °C (248 ℉–266 ℉) Generally speaking, it is necessary to dry the filament as soon as you find it wetted. The longer it is being wet, the more difficult for you to dry it. ...