Materials & Filaments
What each filament is for, how to store it, and the properties that matter.
ABS: A Brief IntroductionABS plastic is a common material used in 3D printers, as it is cheap, strong, has high stability, and can be post-processed in various ways (sanding,…
Carbon Fibre Nylon (CF-PA): A Brief IntroductionCF-PA is based on nylon 6/66 copolymer. Adding 20% carbon fiber greatly enhances the strength, rigidity, and toughness of nylon and can replace metal…- FDM 3D Printing MaterialsThe FDM filament families compared: PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, nylon and composites, and what each one is for.
Filament Storage SOP3D printing filaments are hygroscopic in nature. PLA, Nylon, and PVA are extremely hygroscopic, and storing them in air-tight containers with…- Mechanical Properties of PLAPlease check the below details for Mechanical properties for PLA filament with SI units
Nylon: A Brief IntroductionePA is developed based on nylon 6/66 copolymer; Self-lubricating wear resistance makes it suitable for printing gears; High toughness and impact…
PET-G: A Brief IntroductionPETG is a high-performance material with water resistance, chemical resistance, and high toughness.
PLA: A Brief IntroductionPLA: A Brief Introduction. PLA is the most widely used plastic filament material in 3D printing.- Printing Nylon on Julia+Printing nylon on Julia+: drying, temperatures and bed preparation for reliable nylon parts on the desktop.
- PVA: A Brief IntroductionPVA is a water-soluble material that is often used as a support material with no need to add any chemicals or special treatment.
TPU: A Brief IntroductioneTPU-95A has good flexibility with a hardness of 95A, easy to print, and can quickly print large, complex and accurate prototypes of elastomer parts;…
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