6 min
Technologies
How to choose the right filament for strength and size
· 6 min read
FDM printing is the ideal choice when you need large parts, affordable engineering materials and fast cycles for functional prototypes and tooling.
Large formats, engineering filaments and help choosing the right material.
Explore FDM printingUpload your 3D file and see the price straight away, or ask for a consultation.
When a plastic spare part can no longer be sourced, 3D printing can remake it, even as a one-off. Which spare parts are suitable, how to get the file and which technology to choose.
An FDM part holds up better along the layers than between one layer and the next. Where anisotropy comes from, what the datasheets say and how to orient the part.
What ASA is, why it withstands sun and weather, what its printing limitations are and when to choose ASA GF, ABS, PETG or PC for a part that stays outdoors.
