diff --git a/notes/3D printing/Filament.md b/notes/3D printing/Filament.md index 1c96c07..678eef4 100644 --- a/notes/3D printing/Filament.md +++ b/notes/3D printing/Filament.md @@ -47,8 +47,14 @@ PCL has an extremely low melting point, printing at just 100 Celsius. The meltin It has a warm waxy consistency that no adhesive will stick to. # PETG/PET-G (Polyethylene terephthalate glycol) -PETG is somewhat similar to PLA. -| Pros | Cons | -| ---- | ---- | -| - | | +| Pros | Cons | +| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| - Tougher
- Better temperature resistance
- Highly transparent
- Very low coefficient of friction. | - Slightly more difficult to print than PLA
- Struggles with overhangs
- Struggles with support removal
- High humidity absorption | +## Variants +### PETG-CF (Carbon Fiber PETG) +Carbon fiber stabilizes molten filament, and given that PETG struggles with overhangs, PETG-CF has massively improved print support quality, along with improved stiffness. + +The combination of matte carbon fiber with shiny polyester tends to create a very unique, aesthetically pleasing finish. + +# PCTG \ No newline at end of file