Difference between revisions of "3D printing filaments"
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! Pros | ! Pros | ||
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! Common Applications | ! Common Applications | ||
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| Easy to print, low temperature, good surface finish, low odor, biodegradable | | Easy to print, low temperature, good surface finish, low odor, biodegradable | ||
| Brittle, low heat resistance, can warp | | Brittle, low heat resistance, can warp | ||
| + | | 180-230 C | ||
| Prototyping, decorative objects, toys | | Prototyping, decorative objects, toys | ||
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| Strong, durable, high temperature resistance, good for functional parts | | Strong, durable, high temperature resistance, good for functional parts | ||
| Prone to warping, requires heated bed, strong odor | | Prone to warping, requires heated bed, strong odor | ||
| + | | 210-250 C | ||
| Functional parts, mechanical parts, enclosures | | Functional parts, mechanical parts, enclosures | ||
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| Easy to print, low odor, good strength and durability, food-safe (select grades) | | Easy to print, low odor, good strength and durability, food-safe (select grades) | ||
| Can be scratched easily, can absorb moisture | | Can be scratched easily, can absorb moisture | ||
| + | | 220-235 C | ||
| Food containers (select grades), bottles, mechanical parts | | Food containers (select grades), bottles, mechanical parts | ||
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| Very strong and durable, flexible, abrasion resistant, high temp resistance | | Very strong and durable, flexible, abrasion resistant, high temp resistance | ||
| Absorbs moisture (requires drying), can be difficult to print | | Absorbs moisture (requires drying), can be difficult to print | ||
| + | | 220-260 C | ||
| Functional parts, gears, bearings, tools | | Functional parts, gears, bearings, tools | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | PMMA (Acrylic) | ||
| + | | Strong, durable and rigid; Transparent and impact resistant | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | | 235-250 C | ||
| + | | light diffusers | ||
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| + | | PP (Polypropylene) | ||
| + | | Flexible, good chemical resistance | ||
| + | | Difficult to print | ||
| + | | 210-230 C | ||
| + | | Flexible components | ||
| + | |- | ||
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| TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) | | TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) | ||
| Flexible, elastic, impact resistant, good for flexible parts | | Flexible, elastic, impact resistant, good for flexible parts | ||
| Can be difficult to print, requires specific settings | | Can be difficult to print, requires specific settings | ||
| + | | 225-235 C | ||
| Flexible parts, phone cases, gaskets, seals | | Flexible parts, phone cases, gaskets, seals | ||
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| Extremely strong and durable, high temperature resistance, impact resistant | | Extremely strong and durable, high temperature resistance, impact resistant | ||
| Difficult to print, requires high temperature, prone to warping | | Difficult to print, requires high temperature, prone to warping | ||
| + | | 270-310 C | ||
| Functional parts, engineering prototypes, high-strength applications | | Functional parts, engineering prototypes, high-strength applications | ||
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| UV resistant, weather resistant, strong, durable, good for outdoor use | | UV resistant, weather resistant, strong, durable, good for outdoor use | ||
| Similar to ABS in printing difficulty, can have strong odor | | Similar to ABS in printing difficulty, can have strong odor | ||
| + | | 240-260 C | ||
| Outdoor parts, automotive parts, weather-resistant applications | | Outdoor parts, automotive parts, weather-resistant applications | ||
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| Extremely high temperature resistance, chemically resistant, very strong | | Extremely high temperature resistance, chemically resistant, very strong | ||
| Very expensive, very difficult to print, requires very high temperatures | | Very expensive, very difficult to print, requires very high temperatures | ||
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| High-performance applications, aerospace, medical implants | | High-performance applications, aerospace, medical implants | ||
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| Increased strength and stiffness, lightweight, improved dimensional stability | | Increased strength and stiffness, lightweight, improved dimensional stability | ||
| Can be abrasive (wear on nozzles), more expensive | | Can be abrasive (wear on nozzles), more expensive | ||
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| Structural parts, drones, robotics | | Structural parts, drones, robotics | ||
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| Unique aesthetic, can be sanded and stained, gives a wood-like appearance | | Unique aesthetic, can be sanded and stained, gives a wood-like appearance | ||
| Can be brittle, more difficult to print than PLA, can absorb moisture | | Can be brittle, more difficult to print than PLA, can absorb moisture | ||
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| Decorative objects, models, art projects | | Decorative objects, models, art projects | ||
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| Realistic metal feel and weight, can be post-processed (e.g., polishing) | | Realistic metal feel and weight, can be post-processed (e.g., polishing) | ||
| Can be abrasive, more difficult to print, more expensive | | Can be abrasive, more difficult to print, more expensive | ||
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| Decorative objects, models, tools | | Decorative objects, models, tools | ||
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==Risks== | ==Risks== | ||
==Working Properties== | ==Working Properties== | ||
Revision as of 10:39, 11 February 2025
Description
Thermoplastic feedstock used by fused deposition 3D printers to create a finished product. 3D printing filaments are available in a multitude of compositions and colors. Pigments or other additives are added to the material before it is melted to create colored filament or filament with special properties, e.g. increased strength or magnetic properties.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Comparison Table
| Filament Type | Pros | Cons | Print Temperature | Common Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA (Polylactic Acid) | Easy to print, low temperature, good surface finish, low odor, biodegradable | Brittle, low heat resistance, can warp | 180-230 C | Prototyping, decorative objects, toys |
| ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) | Strong, durable, high temperature resistance, good for functional parts | Prone to warping, requires heated bed, strong odor | 210-250 C | Functional parts, mechanical parts, enclosures |
| PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) | Easy to print, low odor, good strength and durability, food-safe (select grades) | Can be scratched easily, can absorb moisture | 220-235 C | Food containers (select grades), bottles, mechanical parts |
| Nylon | Very strong and durable, flexible, abrasion resistant, high temp resistance | Absorbs moisture (requires drying), can be difficult to print | 220-260 C | Functional parts, gears, bearings, tools |
| PMMA (Acrylic) | Strong, durable and rigid; Transparent and impact resistant | 235-250 C | light diffusers | |
| PP (Polypropylene) | Flexible, good chemical resistance | Difficult to print | 210-230 C | Flexible components |
| TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) | Flexible, elastic, impact resistant, good for flexible parts | Can be difficult to print, requires specific settings | 225-235 C | Flexible parts, phone cases, gaskets, seals |
| PC (Polycarbonate) | Extremely strong and durable, high temperature resistance, impact resistant | Difficult to print, requires high temperature, prone to warping | 270-310 C | Functional parts, engineering prototypes, high-strength applications |
| ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) | UV resistant, weather resistant, strong, durable, good for outdoor use | Similar to ABS in printing difficulty, can have strong odor | 240-260 C | Outdoor parts, automotive parts, weather-resistant applications |
| PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) | Extremely high temperature resistance, chemically resistant, very strong | Very expensive, very difficult to print, requires very high temperatures | High-performance applications, aerospace, medical implants | |
| Carbon Fiber Filled | Increased strength and stiffness, lightweight, improved dimensional stability | Can be abrasive (wear on nozzles), more expensive | Structural parts, drones, robotics | |
| Wood Filled | Unique aesthetic, can be sanded and stained, gives a wood-like appearance | Can be brittle, more difficult to print than PLA, can absorb moisture | Decorative objects, models, art projects | |
| Metal filled | Realistic metal feel and weight, can be post-processed (e.g., polishing) | Can be abrasive, more difficult to print, more expensive | Decorative objects, models, tools |
Risks
Working Properties
Forms and Sizes
- Common types are 1.75mm and 2.85mm
Physical and Chemical Properties
Resources and Citations
- 3D Insider: 16 Types of 3D Printing Materials accessed Feb 2025
- Wikipedia: [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing_filament 3d Printing Filament] accessed Feb 2025