Printer Info & Other Resources

Available Printers

Material List


Material Pros Cons
Polylactic Acid (PLA) Cheap, easy to print, bioplastic Brittle, hard to post-process with solvents
PLA Tough Similar to PLA, higher thermal resistance, higher impact resistance Brittle, hard to post-process with solvents
PolyVinyl Alcohol (PVA) Dissolves in Water Poor adhesion, prone to clog
Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG) Cheap, stronger plastic than PLA, higher heat resistance, good surface finish, slightly flexible Stringing, bed adhesion more difficult than PLA
Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Extremely flexible material Slow to print

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