The 3D printing, a revolution? Green PLA or ABS pollutant?
published: 20/07/13, 04:23
Hello everybody
To see by the amount of topics on 3D printing, I guess some of you have an 3D printer!
I do not know if you use ABS as a plastic to print (like most people), but it's really not recommended to do it.
In fact, PLA would be more appropriate because in addition to being a fully biodegradable polymer made from corn starch, it is more efficient than ABS.
It prints at lower temperatures (less electricity), is more rigid, non-toxic (unlike ABS that emits toxic fumes ..), offers a glossier finish, is less expensive and more!
It even gives off a pleasant sweet smell when extruded ... PLA is on sale by the same suppliers as ABS. Unless you need a plastic that does not melt at high temperatures (more than 200 degrees Celsius), go for PLA and promote healthy growth of 3D printing
What plastic will you use in the future?
To see by the amount of topics on 3D printing, I guess some of you have an 3D printer!
I do not know if you use ABS as a plastic to print (like most people), but it's really not recommended to do it.
In fact, PLA would be more appropriate because in addition to being a fully biodegradable polymer made from corn starch, it is more efficient than ABS.
It prints at lower temperatures (less electricity), is more rigid, non-toxic (unlike ABS that emits toxic fumes ..), offers a glossier finish, is less expensive and more!
It even gives off a pleasant sweet smell when extruded ... PLA is on sale by the same suppliers as ABS. Unless you need a plastic that does not melt at high temperatures (more than 200 degrees Celsius), go for PLA and promote healthy growth of 3D printing
What plastic will you use in the future?