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3D Printing Material Guide – Properties and Applications

Picture of boats that are 3D Printed in PLA plastic

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.

Image of tire that is 3D Printed with Rubber material

Thermoplastic Polyurethane, Elastomer

TPU/TPE

This plastic comes in all sorts of different properties in flexible materials and colors.

Strips that are 3D Printed in Nylon

Nylon

Nylon

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.

Transparent bottle that is 3D printed with PETG

Polyethylene terephthalate

PETG/PET

PETH/PET is known for its ease of handling and ability to hold liquids. It is also very durable.

A 3D Printed Carabiner to Emphasize the Strength of Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate

PC

Polycarbonate is known for its strong and durable properties. It withstands heat and pressure better than many other plastics.

3D Printed glasses in the plastic ASA

Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate

ASA

ASA is known for its high UV, temperature, resistance. With some difficulties to print, but completely possible.

3D Printed tree trunk, In wooden material

Pla and wood shavings

Three fills

This material is often a combination of PLA and wood filler, which creates a unique feel and appearance to the part that mimics wood.

3D Printed anvil made of 3D Printed plastic with metal inside

Metal dust

Metal filling

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.

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