3D printing is the
buzzword of today. People are giving it a go to print almost everything:
plastics, clay, and even chocolate candy. With such an incredible variety of
materials at your disposal, you would think there would be a whole catalog to
choose from. But as it turns out, there are only about ten types of material
for 3D printing, and what could be the best filament
for a 3D printer? Let's take a look at the main ones.
PLA
PLA is short for
Polylactic acid. It is a bio-degradable material derived from corn starch, and
it is easy to print with minimal warping. PLA filament is the most popular
material used in FDM 3D printing. It is also a strong and clog-free material
that can be used for many applications. In addition, it has high dimensional
accuracy. It is also compatible with most 3D printers, such as the Snapmaker
Artisan and Snapmaker 2.0. Its printing temperature lies between 190°C and
210°C.
PETG
PETG stands for
polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified and is a PET plastic filament made
with glycol. It can be used in 3D printers like PLA, ABS, TPU, and more. The
typical characteristics of PETG make it an excellent material to use when
printing strong, durable parts. In addition, this plastic is easier to print
and can be found in many colors. The following are features of PETG filament.
• Heat-resisting
and durable, with high rigidity and flexibility
• Low warping, easy
to print with
•
Chemical-resistant, tolerant to a variety of chemicals and detergents
• High dimensional
accuracy of 1.75 mm (±0.03 mm) diameter
• Wide applicability,
compatible with most 3D printers
TPU
TPU Filament is
flexible and elastic. It can be stretched more than three times its original
length. It can also withstand the effects of friction, rubbing, or grazing over
time. The TPU Filament is ideal for printing durable parts. With TPU filament,
you can enjoy the printing process since there is no filament blockage. It is
one of the best
filaments for the 3D printer as it works well with Snapmaker 2.0 3D
printers and is compatible with most FDM 3D printers on the market. With TPU,
you can easily turn your ideas into reality.
For more
information about the best 3D printer filament, visit us.snapmaker.com.
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