Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printers are everywhere – from the home to the office; from the classroom to the workshop.
PLA and ABS thermoplastic are the defacto standard materials used for these machines. But did you know that you could fabricate things with exotic 3D printer filament, too? You can now print in wood, metal, carbon fiber, and much more besides.
As the name implies, exotic 3d printer filaments – also known as specialty or composite 3D printer filaments – are advanced 3D printing materials. They combine thermoplastics like PLA and ABS with ingredients like metal powder, carbon fiber, wood, and glow-in-the-dark compounds to create hybrid materials with unique properties.
With so much variety on offer, it’s easier than ever to create functional, beautiful, and high performing prints in a variety of exciting materials. Read our guide to find out which 3D printer filament – regular or exotic – is right for you.This article will give you a quick overview of the current consumables used in 3D printing and will explain the main differences in terms easily understood by beginners. As explained in our previous article “What is 3D printing?”, there are mainly two sorts of 3D printers, the industrial-type printers and the consumer-oriented 3D printers, a.k.a. desktop 3D printers


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