3D Printing Material Guide – Properties and Applications
Polylactic acid
PLA
PLA is an easy to use, environmentally friendly choice for 3D Printing. It also has good strength properties. It comes in all colors. This is the most commonly used plastic for 3D Printing.
Nylon is a material that is widely used in the plastics industry. This plastic has very good properties for strength and wear properties, but with somewhat more difficulty in manufacturing due to its absorption of moisture.
This is a material that is a mixture of plastic and metal dust, ranging from Copper, Bronze, Brass and Stainless Steel. This gives it a unique weight, hardness and appearance.