Because 3D printing involves additive manufacturing, there is far less waste material than seen in traditional, subtractive manufacturing technologies. Not only is there less waste, but organizations' carbon footprint is reduced thanks to more production taking place locally, instead of being shipped fr...
This is also another common 3D printing material that uses plastic resin as the raw material. It has a low shrinkage property and is highly chemical resistant. It also offers a faster printing process compared to printing with a filament. And it can be utilized to create figurines, chess piec...
Explore the critical distinctions in our brief overview focusing on PET vs PETG. Learn about their unique properties and applications
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Depending on the 3D printing technology you are using, materials usually come in filament, powder or resin form. The two main 3D printing material groups are polymers (plastics) and metals, while other materials such as ceramics (one of the newest materials to be used in 3D printing) or com...
a 1-kilogram spool of which can cost more than $500. Although PEI is a little cheaper, it’s still much more expensive than the usual filament materials used in 3D printing. Thus, the price barrier of PEEK and PEI may be a bit too high for casual users or hobbyists who just want ...
For making light, strong parts, carbon fiber filament is an ideal material for 3D printing. The tiny fibers are added to nylon, ABS, PETG, PLA, and other base materials to deliver more strength. These specialized fibers are prone to clogging and oozing and they’re also abrasive, so you ...
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Choose the right 3D printing filament for your projectBoth acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified (PETG) are thermoplastics used in 3D printing, often with high-temperature printers. They can both handle their fair share of stress and strain, can be recyc...
FDMwhich also stands for Material extrusion requires a spool of filament which is loaded into the printer to be further fed to the extrusion head. The head is connected to the heated nozzle. There is a set temperature for the nozzle and when that temperature reaches, a motor helps drive the...