From 3a2c94fc29ac503d2762550f333e585533328dbb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: zleyyij Date: Tue, 6 May 2025 12:36:40 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2025-05-06 12:36:40 --- notes/3D printing/Filament.md | 14 +++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/notes/3D printing/Filament.md b/notes/3D printing/Filament.md index 27f33b0..cf2f5dd 100644 --- a/notes/3D printing/Filament.md +++ b/notes/3D printing/Filament.md @@ -57,9 +57,17 @@ Carbon fiber stabilizes molten filament, and given that PETG struggles with over The combination of matte carbon fiber with shiny polyester tends to create a very unique, aesthetically pleasing finish. -# PCTG (Polycyclohexylenedimethylene Pthalate-glycol) -PCTG is a newer, better, alternative to PETG. +# PCTG (Polycyclohexylenedimethylene Pthalate-Glycol) +PCTG is a newer, better, alternative to PETG, compared to PETG: | Pros | Cons | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -| - Higher toughness
- Lower water retension
- Very little warping or sagging
- Almost perfect layer adhesion | - Supports are difficult to remove
- Expensive
- Not widely available | \ No newline at end of file +| - Higher toughness
- Lower water retension
- Very little warping or sagging
- Almost perfect layer adhesion | - Supports are difficult to remove
- Expensive
- Not widely available | +# PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) +PET is the foundation of PET-G, but without the addition of glycol as a plasticizer. Compared to PETG: + +| Pros | Cons | +| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| - Stiffer
- Tougher
- Shinier
- Very high temp resistance
- Easier to print than other engineering filaments like nylon or polycarbonate | - Extremely high print temp (275C minimum)
- Struggles with humidity, overhangs, and warping | +## Variants +### PET-CF (Carbon Fiber PET)