Top Five 3D Printer Filament Types

1. Top Five 3D Printer Filament Types

2. Introduction • We live in a technological advanced world where the technology is advancing and changing every day. • We all want to use gadgets and machines that can help us save time, reduce cost, and provide faster results. • The world of 3D printing is taking over every industry by a storm and is looking to accommodate and reduce the work in a lot of fields. • It is making the work of the designers less hectic by allowing them to see their designs first hand right after they have finished digitally designing it. • It also helps many industries in testing their prototype products before they are actually launched in the market.

3. Introduction • A 3D printer filament helps you in transforming your design to a solid form which has height, width, and depth. • You can immediately create solid objects from your designs using the filament of the 3D printer. • There are many companies in Australia which has the technology to carry out 3D prints at a reasonable cost for their clients and provide them with the best quality of prints. • There are various types of 3d printer filaments which are used and following are the top five picks:

4. PETG • It is made from a blend of Glycerol and PET and is an all-rounder filament. It has good durability, strength, and flexibility and hence is adapted by a list of industries. • It can also be used by the food industry as it has been approved by the US FDA authorities. • It is not soluble in nature and hence lasts longer when compared to other filaments. • You need to tune the nozzle and bed temperature before printing with this type of filament. Minor shrinking can occur during cooling.

5. Nylon • This is the most popular filament in 3D printing and is synthetic polymer which is used in several industries. • It can be colored using fabric dyes and is easy to use if the spools are kept dried. • There are various types of nylon filaments available as well and you can choose the one that best suits your printing needs. • It gives a high glossy finish to the products and can be recycled as well. Minor shrinking can occur during cooling.

6. PETT • It is also known as T-Glase by Taulman and is quite rigid in nature. • It is transparent and has high strength and biocompatibility. • It can be used for making food containers as it is US FDA approved. • It is not soluble in nature and minor shrinking can occur while cooling it.

7. PC Polycarbonate • It is the strongest filament available till date. • It is mostly transparent in nature and can resist high temperatures. • It is more expensive as compared to other filaments as it has unique characteristics, although, it is being used more and more in the recent times making it available to people easily. • It has very high durability and is flexible. It is not advisable to be used with food items the printing could be a little difficult with this filament.

8. PET • It is a great alternative to PLA or ABS filament. • It has immense strength and flexibility and is more popular in nature. • It is easy to use and can be recycled and does not cost as much as other filaments. • It also has high durability as it is not soluble. Minor shrinkage can also occur in this type of filament while cooling.

9. Thank You For Your Time • You can use various types of 3D printer filament for different purposes. • They are easily available in Melbourne for reasonable prices and you can choose that best fits your needs and is compatible with your 3D printer. • Interested in buying 3D Printer Filaments: • Get In Touch With Us: • http://www.infinity3dprinting.com/filaments • +61 477 888 686 • sales@infinity3dprinting.com