A Little Information on 3D Printing Materials for Beginners

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A Little Information on 3D Printing Materials for
Beginners
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Introduction

• 3D printing materials have evolved with the
  additive manufacturing technology.
• Powder, filament, resin, granules, metal, bio
  materials, ceramics, .....the list just goes on.
• If you are a beginner for AM, This guide on 3D
  printing materials is for you.

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Plastics

• Nylon or Polyamide is a common printing materials
  used for creating prototypes and end-use
  products. It is strong, durable, flexible, and
  reliable plastic material for 3D printing. Being
  originally white, it can also be colored before
  and after the printing. 
• ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is
  preferred for making robust and functional
  components for real use. It has a strong
  resistance to high temperature being
  petroleum-based polymer. ABS is inexpensive and
  ideal for desktop 3D Printing.
• PLA It is made from bio-degradable plastic
  materials, and hence is best for eco-friendly 3D
  printing. Used in both resin and filament form,
  PLA is the preferred plastic for FDM processes.
  It helps in gaining smoother outer finish on
  printed objects.

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Metals

• Stainless steel, gold, silver, bronze, copper,
  aluminum, chrome, and titanium are used in powder
  form for 3D printing.
• Metals are used for 3D printing application in
  medical, jewelry, and manufacturing industries.
• The 3D printing technology used with metals is
  selective laser sintering.

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Biomaterials

• Lots of research has resulted in creating bio
  materials for 3D printing applications in the
  medical industry.
• These materials are used for printing human
  implants, external tissues, body organs,
  biomedical devices, etc.
• The 3D printing process for biomaterials is known
  as solid free-form fabrication (SFF).

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Ceramics

• Ceramics are waterproof materials with high
  temperature resistance properties.
• They are food-safe and best for printing creative
  objects like cups, bowls, plates, etc.
• However, firing and glazing after 3D printing
  need to be done through the same traditional
  methods of production.

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Contact Us

• Zeal 3D Printing Services
• Melbourne Contact No. 1300 719 729
• Email info_at_zeal3dprinting.com.au
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• USA Contact No. 1 419 213 9586
• Email info_at_zeal3dprinting.com.au