From 1e9eb77e4ba735b6e44eeb4b3daff1878c6fe554 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: zleyyij Date: Tue, 6 May 2025 12:16:40 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2025-05-06 12:16:39 --- notes/3D printing/Filament.md | 11 ++++++++++- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/notes/3D printing/Filament.md b/notes/3D printing/Filament.md index 81bd5ce..bda5074 100644 --- a/notes/3D printing/Filament.md +++ b/notes/3D printing/Filament.md @@ -32,4 +32,13 @@ There are 3 primary categories of PLA alloys: 1. "Tough" PLA Tough PLA is created by combining PLA with polybutylene terephthalate, or PBT. PBT is commonly used in keycaps for keyboards. -Tough PLA prints and acts similarly to PLA, but it has higher temp \ No newline at end of file +Tough PLA prints and acts similarly to PLA, but it has higher temp and impact resistance, and it's less brittle. This is largely an upgrade to PLA with no real drawbacks. + +2. "Matte" PLA +Matte PLA is created by combining PLA with a plant based additive. + +Matte PLA has a higher impact and shatter resistance than regular PLA, but it absorbs humidity more easily and is more likely to jam in an extruder during printing. This is largely a side-grade to regular PLA, it makes a slightly different set of tradeoffs. +3. "High speed" PLA +High speed PLA has a lower melting temperature and a reduced viscosity, greatly increasing the speed at which it can be printed at. + +# \ No newline at end of file