Fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printers melt and extrude thermoplastic filaments, which a printer nozzle deposits layer by layer in the build area. Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers use a laser to cure th
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is commonly deemed to be the most flexible material available to the 3D printing industry. TPU possesses bendable and stretchy characteristics that many other filaments do not have. Which 3D Printing Material is the Strongest? Polycarbonate is seen as the strongest 3D...
These filaments combine a polymer with fibers of another material to give enhanced properties. There are two main categories. Engineering composites including glass, carbon, or metal fibers offer enhanced mechanical properties such as strength and stiffness. And for unique visual properties, there are ...
Because FDM is so widely used, thousands of different filaments have appeared on the market. By far the most common are ABS and PLA, but Nylon, PC, PETG, TPU and PEI are also available. Certain filaments also come reinforced with fibers, such as carbon, Kevlar, fiberglass, wood and ...
Because FDM is so widely used, thousands of different filaments have appeared on the market. By far the most common are ABS and PLA, but Nylon, PC, PETG, TPU and PEI are also available. Certain filaments also come reinforced with fibers, such as carbon, Kevlar, fiberglass, wood and ...
Fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printers melt and extrude thermoplastic filaments, which a printer nozzle deposits layer by layer in the build area. Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers use a laser to cure thermosetting liquid resins into hardened plastic in a process called photopolymerization. Sel...
These filaments combine a polymer with fibers of another material to give enhanced properties. There are two main categories. Engineering composites including glass, carbon, or metal fibers offer enhanced mechanical properties such as strength and stiffness. And for unique visual properties, there are ...
These filaments combine a polymer with fibers of another material to give enhanced properties. There are two main categories. Engineering composites including glass, carbon, or metal fibers offer enhanced mechanical properties such as strength and stiffness. And for unique visual properties, there are ...
This study examines the environmental impacts of the three most preferred filaments and resin materials in the AM for a 3D-printed product from the start, which consists of three stages. These stages are raw material extraction, manufacturing, and recycling. Filament material types are Acrylonitrile...