Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
LAYBRICK
problems. Good for both strong and low-
friction parts and is flexible when printed in
thin layers.
This filament has a rough texture that looks
similar to sandstone when printed. It can be
brittle. Use a print temperature of 165-190
for a smooth finish and 210-230 for a rough
finish.
Nozzle temp:
235-260°C, but bonds best at 245° C
Bed temp:
Ambient
Print surface:
Scored nylon sheet, Garolite
Nozzle temp:
165-230°C
Polyethylene Terephthalate
(PET)
Bed temp:
Ambient
Print surface:
Blue painter's tape
A crystal-clear, colorless filament that is
strong and impact-resistant. Printing at
thicker layer heights results in better optical
clarity.
Acrylonitrile Butadiene
Styrene (ABS)
ABS is the plastic used in LEGO bricks and
comes in a rainbow of colors. A commonly
used 3D printing plastic, it requires a heated
bed for proper adhesion.
Nozzle temp:
210-220°C
Bed temp:
Ambient-65°C
Print surface:
Blue painter's tape, Kapton Tape, glass
Nozzle temp:
215-250°C
Polycarbonate (PC)
Bed temp:
90-115°C
Printing with polycarbonate requires high-
temperature nozzle design, like the Prusa
nozzle. This filament is considered experi-
mental.
Print surface:
Kapton tape
High Impact Polystyrene
(HIPS)
Nozzle temp:
280-305°C
HIPS can be used for printing final parts or as
Limonene dissolvable support material. It
prints better than and is much cheaper than
PVA. HIPS prints have great surface finish to
them that helps hide the print lines. For more
on how to use HIPS as a support material, see
Bed temp:
85°-95°C
Print surface:
Kapton tape
Nozzle temp:
220-235°C
Bed temp:
115°C
Print surface:
Kapton tape
Nylon
Easily dyed (see
Chapter 12
), but can be dif-
ficult to use due to shrink/warp/curling
