Support Filament

Support 3D Printing Filament materials
Support 3D Printing Filament materials

Support

Support material is a class of materials dedicated to serving as easy to remove support. Supports are required on a lot of complex parts, and depending on the geometry they may be difficult to remove. Support material is designed to be easy to remove, and this is often achieved in two different ways. Some support materials are made of PVA, which is often seen in glue. PVA support materials are water soluble, so PVA supports are removed by submerging a part in water. Other support materials are designed to bond with a specific filament. This helps the support material bond to the part, but also remain easy to remove. If you have a complex part that needs intricate support, consider using a dedicated support material in a dual extrusion setup.

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Support material has primarily one application, acting as support! The unique properties of PVA support makes it useful beyond just being support. Sometimes, a part may need to dissolve upon contact with water. PVA support is able to meet this unique application.

  • Support Material
  • Water Soluble Parts

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PC 3D Printing Filament materials
PC
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Specialty Filament

Specialty 3D Printing Filament materials
Specialty 3D Printing Filament materials

Specialty

Specialty materials are unique materials created for specific use cases. Sometimes, common materials like PLA or ABS cannot meet the demands of a specific application and a dedicated material is needed. Specialty materials have been created for casting, smooth surface finishes, flexible parts, high clarity, and support material. Due to the wide range of different applications, specialty materials are not easily classified into other common material categories. The chemical makeup of specialty materials is diverse as well, making each specialty material truly special. If you have a very specific demand for a material, there may be a specialty material to help you out!

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Applications for specialty materials are almost entirely driven on the material’s design. Unlike common materials, specialty materials are often created for a specific application. Some of the most common specialty material use cases are given, but specialty materials exist for a wide variety of different applications.

  • Casting
  • Low Opacity
  • Smooth Surface

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Flexibles Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) are a category of materials that feature rubber-like mechanical properties. Parts made from TPU tend to stretch
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Nylon 3D Printing Filament materials
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Nylon Nylon is a range of materials that are often used for industrial engineering applications. Its chemical nature allows it to
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PC
PC Polycarbonate (PC) is a high performance material intended for use in engineering and industrial settings. As suggested by its name,
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PC 3D Printing Filament materials
PC 3D Printing Filament materials

PC

Polycarbonate (PC) is a high performance material intended for use in engineering and industrial settings. As suggested by its name, PC contains carbonate groups that contribute significantly to its strength and toughness. PC also has excellent temperature resistance, making it useful in high temperature applications as well. Its strength, toughness, and temperature resistance makes it a useful material for final production or industrial parts. PC is also useful with electronics since it is an insulator.

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PC’s high performing properties make it a good choice for industrial applications. Parts made from PC can withstand the demanding environment found in industry. PC is also a good choice for storage, especially electronic enclosures. Since PC does not conduct electricity, sensitive electronics will remain safe in PC enclosures. Many of the parts on re:3D Gigabot printers is made with PC. Finally, PC is perfect for any parts that needs to resist high temperatures.

  • Electronic Enclosures
  • Industrial Parts
  • Heat Resistant Parts
  • Storage

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ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is another common 3D printing material with popularity that rivals PLA. ABS’s structure contains a long
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Flexible 3D Printing Filament materials
Flexibles
Flexibles Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) are a category of materials that feature rubber-like mechanical properties. Parts made from TPU tend to stretch
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Nylon 3D Printing Filament materials
Nylon
Nylon Nylon is a range of materials that are often used for industrial engineering applications. Its chemical nature allows it to
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PET 3D Printing Filament materials
PET
PET Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is a durable material with a glossy appearance. Outside of PLA and ABS, PET is a very
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Flexibles

Flexible 3D Printing Filament materials
Flexible 3D Printing Filament materials

Flexibles

Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) are a category of materials that feature rubber-like mechanical properties. Parts made from TPU tend to stretch and flex easily while maintaining their original shape. This unique property of TPU enables it to fulfill a variety of applications that require flexibility. Though flexible, TPU is a tough material. It features a hardness that is comparable to PETG depending on the specific TPU used. This makes it as useful in harsher industrial applications as it is in gentler environments. When flexibility is key, TPU is the best material for the job.

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TPU’s flexibility is the driver for most of its applications. This flexibility comes into great use in footwear where a cushion is needed for a shoe’s sole. Wheels and tires are another example where TPU’s flexibility shines. TPU is a good choice for phone cases and handles by providing a softer grip and a dampening effect. In industrial uses, TPU excels for grommets and dampers where traditional rubber is too weak. TPU’s hardness and flexibility enable dampers and grommets to endure for a long time.

  • Footwear
  • Wheels and Tires
  • Phone Case
  • Handles
  • Grommets and Dampers
  • Gaskets

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Nylon
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PC 3D Printing Filament materials
PC
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PET 3D Printing Filament materials
PET
PET Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is a durable material with a glossy appearance. Outside of PLA and ABS, PET is a very
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ABS

ABS 3D Printing Filament materials
ABS 3D Printing Filament materials

ABS

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is another common 3D printing material with popularity that rivals PLA. ABS’s structure contains a long chain on butadiene that crosses with shorter chains of acrylonitrile and styrene. The proportions of each monomer in ABS can vary. ABS is resistant to heat and to impact damage making it a durable material suitable for the outdoors. Its mechanical and thermal properties also give parts a cleaner finish compared to PLA. Due to its chemical nature, printing with ABS usually requires a raft in order to guarantee bed adhesion. This makes it a suitable material for those who have some experience with 3D printing already.

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ABS’s durability and temperature resistance allow it to endure life outside. This makes it a good material for enclosures outside. ABS also serves as a good material for custom pipes that may operate outside. ABS’s durability and price point enable it to serve as a suitable material for handles on devices such as power tools. ABS can also replace automotive trim and endure usage on a car. ABS is also the material used in LEGOs. For those wanting to replicate or create new LEGOs, ABS is a perfect material.

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PC
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PET 3D Printing Filament materials
PET
PET Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is a durable material with a glossy appearance. Outside of PLA and ABS, PET is a very
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Nylon

Nylon 3D Printing Filament materials
Nylon 3D Printing Filament materials

Nylon

Nylon is a range of materials that are often used for industrial engineering applications. Its chemical nature allows it to mix with additives that change its behavior for certain applications. This is easily seen with the variety of nylon filaments that exist. Most nylon filaments share some common features. They are usually resistant to high temperatures and wear. They also have decent strength characteristics that let it excel in industry. Nylons vary in their flexibility and their strength depending on the resin and application. For parts that find themselves in cars, equipment, and industry, nylon gets the job done.
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Nylon, especially the stiffer variety, is perfect when creating mounts for car parts. Its durability and tolerance to heat make it right at home inside an engine bay. In industry, nylon is good for gears that need to have high durability and long life cycles. Two surprising areas of application are in shoes and prosthetics. Both application areas require durability and some flexibility. More flexible nylons are the perfect choice for these applications.

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Flexibles Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) are a category of materials that feature rubber-like mechanical properties. Parts made from TPU tend to stretch
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PC
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PET 3D Printing Filament materials
PET
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PET

PET 3D Printing Filament materials
PET 3D Printing Filament materials

PET

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is a durable material with a glossy appearance. Outside of PLA and ABS, PET is a very common filament. A variation of PET, PETG, is often sold as a filament as well. PETG is a form of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) with glycol introduced. The introduction of glycol causes PET to become more flexible and resistant to impacts. PETG also resists shrinking and sticks to other materials easily, unlike other materials that print at a similar nozzle temperature to PETG. These properties allow PETG to fill a role between PLA and ABS as a strong, easy to print material. PETG is used for water bottles, oil containers, and plastic packaging. Recycled versions of PET and PETG, often called rPET, is a go-to recycled material for many closed loop applications. For those looking to branch from PLA and create more durable parts, PET, PETG, and rPET are good choices.

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PETG excels when you take advantage of its material properties. If you need something that can endure the outdoors, PETG’s impact strength makes it a suitable material. Its chemical makeup makes it bond easily to other materials and serve as a versatile support material.

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Flexibles
Flexibles Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) are a category of materials that feature rubber-like mechanical properties. Parts made from TPU tend to stretch
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Nylon 3D Printing Filament materials
Nylon
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PC
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PLA

PLA 3D Printing Filament materials
PLA 3D Printing Filament materials

PLA

Polylactic Acid, more commonly known as PLA, is one of the most frequently used materials in 3D printing. Its popularity comes from its ease of use, organic nature, and relatively strong mechanical properties. PLA is also inexpensive making it a great entry-level material. PLA is made up of naturally occurring, organic lactic acid chains which generally makes it useful in organic settings such as medical applications. Its chemical nature also makes it easy to recycle and reuse. PLA also boasts strong mechanical properties and user-friendly thermal properties that make it easy to print with. For those looking for a place to start in additive manufacturing, PLA is an excellent choice.

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PLA is a great material for applications that require rapid prototyping and strong parts. Its ease of use and low cost make it suitable when a part may be frequently reprinted as is the case in prototyping and architecture. For those who are still learning to 3D print, or for those who are teaching others, PLA is a great introduction to 3D printing. The thermal properties of PLA also make it useful as an alternative to lost wax casting where the PLA is burned away instead of a wax.

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ABS
ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is another common 3D printing material with popularity that rivals PLA. ABS’s structure contains a long
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Flexibles
Flexibles Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) are a category of materials that feature rubber-like mechanical properties. Parts made from TPU tend to stretch
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Nylon
Nylon Nylon is a range of materials that are often used for industrial engineering applications. Its chemical nature allows it to
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PC 3D Printing Filament materials
PC
PC Polycarbonate (PC) is a high performance material intended for use in engineering and industrial settings. As suggested by its name,
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