3D printing is a commonly used process that helps engineers and product desingers get control over the texture, features, and strength of their products.
It's much faster and in far fewer steps than many traditional manufacturing processes.
There is a wide range of materials to choose from in 3D printing process, each has their own unique features, strengths and weaknesses.
Besides, there are important factors such as material type, texture, cost, etc. that need to be considered to avoid mistakes in 3d printing.
It can be difficult to choose the most suitable material for a specific project.
Plastic is the most common and desirable material for 3D printing because of its many beneficial properties including flexibility, firmness, smoothness, and a variety of color options.
Besides, it is cost-effective compared to other materials.
Plastic material is used for almost everything from 3D printed household fixtures to toys.
In this article let's look at the 3 most popular types of plastics that are being used in 3D printing.
ABS
ABS is a thermoplastic which is popular for household 3D printing. It has a longer lifespan and is available in various colors.
It's widely used to make products such as toys, jewelry and vases.
Nylon
Nylon is also a common plastic material used in 3D printing, it is popular because of its flexibility, durability, low friction and corrosion resistance.
It is primarily used as filaments in FDM.
PLA
PLA is called "green plastic", it is one of the most eco-friendly materials for 3D printing.
Since it is safe to use and easy to print with, this material is mostly used in primary and secondary schools.
PLA is easy to print since it has low warping and it is available in different colors.
However PLA is not very sturdy.
With the growth of industrial 3D printing, more and more materials will be used for making prototypes and will be compatible with different 3D printers.
Haoze Technology provides 3D printing service with different materials in a high quality.