Filament Guide AU

Best Filament for Lithophanes

Best Filament for Lithophanes The short version White PLA is the standard lithophane filament: high contrast between thick (dark) and thin (light) sections when backlit. Print vertically (front face up),...

Best Filament for Lithophanes

Best Filament for Lithophanes The short version White PLA is the standard lithophane filament: high contrast between thick (dark) and thin (light) sections when backlit. Print vertically (front face up),...

Food-Safe 3D Printing: Materials, Coatings and ...

Food-Safe 3D Printing: Materials, Coatings and Reality The short version No FDM print is truly food-safe out of the printer. The layer lines harbour bacteria and the brass nozzle leaches...

Food-Safe 3D Printing: Materials, Coatings and ...

Food-Safe 3D Printing: Materials, Coatings and Reality The short version No FDM print is truly food-safe out of the printer. The layer lines harbour bacteria and the brass nozzle leaches...

PLA vs ABS: When to Pick Each

PLA vs ABS: When to Pick Each The short version PLA prints easily on any printer with no enclosure and no warping. ABS handles heat (95 C vs PLA's 55...

PLA vs ABS: When to Pick Each

PLA vs ABS: When to Pick Each The short version PLA prints easily on any printer with no enclosure and no warping. ABS handles heat (95 C vs PLA's 55...

Matte vs Silk PLA: Which Finish to Pick

Matte vs Silk PLA: Which Finish to Pick The short version Matte PLA looks soft and hides layer lines; great for paintable prints, miniatures and display pieces. Silk PLA is...

Matte vs Silk PLA: Which Finish to Pick

Matte vs Silk PLA: Which Finish to Pick The short version Matte PLA looks soft and hides layer lines; great for paintable prints, miniatures and display pieces. Silk PLA is...

ABS vs ASA: Which to Pick for Your Print

ABS vs ASA: Which to Pick for Your Print The short version ABS and ASA print almost identically: same temps, same enclosure requirement, same bed prep. The difference is UV...

ABS vs ASA: Which to Pick for Your Print

ABS vs ASA: Which to Pick for Your Print The short version ABS and ASA print almost identically: same temps, same enclosure requirement, same bed prep. The difference is UV...

PETG vs ABS: Which Engineering Filament to Choose

PETG vs ABS: Which Engineering Filament to Choose The short version PETG prints easier than ABS, with no enclosure needed and no warping. ABS handles higher heat and takes vapour...

PETG vs ABS: Which Engineering Filament to Choose

PETG vs ABS: Which Engineering Filament to Choose The short version PETG prints easier than ABS, with no enclosure needed and no warping. ABS handles higher heat and takes vapour...