3D PRINTING

3D PRINTING

1. To print in 3D they usually use thermoplastics becuse they are easy to mould and form

   • ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)
     • It´s very tough, hard and rigid
     • It withstands high temperatures and has a high melting point
     • It has some flexibility.
     • It releases harmful gases when we print with it
     • It´s recyclable but not biodegradable
   • PLA (Polylactic acid)
     • It´s created from natural materials
     • It´s biodegradable and doesn´t release toxic gases when it´s printed
     • It´s resistant to humidity and stable under ultraviolet radiation
     • It doesn´t withstand temperatures as high as ABS
     • It´s more difficult to paint than ABS
   • Laywoo-D3
     • Made from a polymer and 40% wood particles.
     • You can create parts with a wood-like finish.
     • It can be sawn, sanded and painted.
   • Filaflex
     • It´s made with a base of polyurethane and other additives that make it elastic.
     • printing with this material is very slow.
     • You can print trainers, prostheses, phone casings...
   • Laybrick
     • It´s a mixture of plaster and plastic materials.
     • It´s easy to sand and paint.
     • You can create parts with a sandstone-like appearance