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(WORKING)Material Comparisons

It can be daunting to have literally hundreds of colors and materials to choose from, so here are some of my thoughts on the subject.

 

PLA, PLA+, PLA-Pro, etc.

  • Stiffest material
    • Bends less easily comparatively
  • Hardest material
    • Highest Brinell/Rockwell hardness
  • Very poor temperature resistance
    • Prints left in hot car will likely deform
  • Very poor impact resistance
    • A PLA hammer would likely become shrapnel upon impact
  • "+" and "Pro" modifiers vary wildly between manufacturers
    • Make no assumptions about the modifiers, either look it up or test it before relying on a new material

 

PETG, PETG+, PETG-Pro, etc.

  • Prints on most printers capable of PLA
  • Adequate temperature resistance
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