Materials7 min
Filament comparison: choose PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA and TPU
PLA is not automatically the best choice and PETG is not always stronger. Temperature, load, UV light, accuracy, finish and safety decide.
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Guides for filaments, print processes and printable design
Practical articles for better print orders: material choice, FDM design, tolerances, safety and the decision between FDM, SLA and SLS.
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Processes7 min
FDM, SLA or SLS: which 3D printing process fits your part?
FDM is not automatically cheap and SLA is not automatically better. Geometry, surface, tolerance and quantity decide the process.
FDMSLASLSDesign
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Design strong FDM parts: walls, infill and print orientation
Strong FDM parts come from geometry first. More infill rarely fixes weak load paths, thin walls or bad layer orientation.
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3D printing tolerances: plan fits, holes and threads
CAD dimensions are not automatically part dimensions. Tolerances depend on process, material, orientation, size and post-processing.
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Operate 3D printing safely: emissions, ventilation and material risks
3D printing heats or cures materials. Ventilation, enclosure, filtration and material data are part of responsible operation.
FDMSLASLSDesign
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