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Materials:

• PLA 

Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) has become the most common filament of choice for 3D printing. Depending on your project, it usually has the best finish on most 3D models. This material is environmentally friendly and is available in nearly any colour you can think of. Unfortunately, this material is not ideal for outdoor applications or extended periods of time in direct sunlight. This is because PLA tends to warp/melt when exposed to heat. 

• PLA+ 

PLA+ eliminates some of the negative characteristics of standard PLA. This filament has additives included in the material to improve strength, ductility, and flexibility compared to normal PLA. This material will still warp sitting out in the sun, so it is recommended for indoor use mainly. This is the recommended choice for most projects.  

• ABS

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is another very common material used in 3D Printing. Compared to PLA/PLA+, this material is slightly less brittle, and has high heat tolerances. Suitable for outdoor applications. Also available in a variety of colours. 

*other materials available upon request

Print Quality:

Cost of 3D printing is partly dependant on the print time. A higher print quality results in a longer print time. The print quality changes with the layer height - this how thick each layer of plastic is in millimetres. See the different options below. 

• 0.28 - (standard)

• 0.20

• 0.16

• 0.12 - (highest quality available)

*note. the standard quality of 0.28 still proves amazing results  (remember this is only 0.28mm). Therefore it is the most common option for projects. 

Infill Percentage:

The infill is how much plastic is on the inside of a model. Options range from 0-100% infill. The most common option is 20% infill as it is still very strong at a low print time. The infill is printed in honeycomb-like pattern. 

Got any questions? Email: djm3dprinting@gmail.com

If you need something printed but don't have a 3D file, let me know. For ideas and files to 3d print, check out thingiverse or cults3d.