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3D pinting polymers
Polymers associated with 3D printing
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ABS | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene It is a thermoplastic used as a 3D printer material. The melting temperature is 220-230°C. ABS is soluble in acetone and can be use to smooth the surface of the print-out. |
| Copolymers | Copolymers are additives that are included in the polymer to change and improve the properties. |
| Fillers | Added to polymers to improve the mechanical properties by addidng fibres or grains. |
| HIPS | High Impact Polystyrene. It is a thermoplastic used as a 3D printing material. Melting point is 235°C. |
| Monomer | The links in a polymer chain. They are joined together to form a polymer chain in the addition polymerisation process by primary bonding |
| Nylon | Also known as polyamide. There are different versions providing a range mechanical properties in either filament or powder form. |
| PC | Polycarbonate is a thermoplastic. It has good impact resistant and can be extruded. It can be bent and formed while cold without cracking. |
| PET | Polyethylene terephthalate, A polymer used as a 3D material. |
| PLA | Polylactic Acid. It is biodegradable thermoplastic used as a 3D printer material.It melts at 150-160°C. |
| PTFE | Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon). Sometimes used in the extruder to reduce friction |
| PS | Polystyrene. It can be in a solid or foamed form. |