MATERIALS
Postoje dvije glavne skupine materijala: FDM i SLA. Saznajte više o njihovim karakteristikama u nastavku.
- Materials for 3D printing
FDM Materials
What does FDM mean? Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a process in which objects are made by adding layers of material, one on top of the other. Thermoplastic materials are required in this process. The material is fed into a heated head that moves along the exact programmed path to create the desired object.
PLA
PLA is one of the most commonly used filaments. It can be recycled in industrial plants, has a solid construction and is easy to print. It is used when printing concept models and prototypes that will not be exposed to high stress
- firm, strong but brittle
- less resistant to heat and chemicals
- suitable for making concept models and prototypes
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PETG
An excellent choice for parts that have to endure mechanical stress. Compared to PLA, it provides more heat resistance, more flexibility and less brittleness.
- mechanically and thermally more resistant than PLA
- more flexibility and less fragility
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TPU
TPU is a class of materials that are a mixture of plastic and rubber, and include TPU. This plastic is very soft and pliable. They are becoming increasingly common in additive manufacturing to produce parts that can be bent or stretched without any deformation. TPUs are also generally more durable and can offer greater resistance to abrasion, oils, chemicals, and high and low temperatures
- flexible and stretchy
- impact resistant
- excellent vibration damping
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ASA
ASA is known for its high impact strength and chemical resistance. It is also UV-stable, retaining its material properties and appearance even when exposed to sunlight, making it an ideal material for outdoor use.
- high impact strength and chemical resistance
- UV stable
- outdoor use
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ABS
It is commonly used in injection molding and is found in many household items. It has high durability, robustness and temperature resistance.
- strong and durable
- heat and impact resistant
- functional prototypes
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NYLON
Also known as PA, it is a tough and durable material used for a wide range of applications. The material stands out for its strength and resistance to high temperatures and impacts. It offers good tensile and mechanical strength.
- strong, durable and light
- partially rigid and flexible
- wear-resistant parts
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- Materials for 3D printing
SLA materials
What does SLA mean? Stereolithography is a technology used to create 3D objects by polymerizing a photo-sensitive polymer material, resin. Of course, it is not a classic resin, but the materials for SLA are called resins because they resemble them a lot, especially because of their viscosity. SLA 3D printers use a light source, which is usually a UV laser, to polymerize the resin and create a solid 3D object.
STANDARD RESIN
They produce smooth, cleanly finished pieces with good detail. However, when cured, these resins can be brittle. These resins are best suited for limited-use prototypes, models, or objects that will not be subjected to significant handling. In other words, standard resins are best for projects where good looks are all that matters.
- detailed surface
- smooth, matte surface
- concept models
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ABS-LIKE RESIN
This resin is called ABS-like because it mimics many properties of ABS plastic. ABS-like resins are known for producing objects with clean, detailed surfaces and good impact resistance.
- detailed surface
- tighter and harder
- Less fragile
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FLEXIBLE RESIN
These resins differ from other types of resins because the material retains the ability to bend after curing. Exposure to light hardens the resins, but not completely.
- detailed surface
- flexible and stretchy
- impact resistant
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