If you have a 3D printer, you know that the 3D printer filament is a key component of your system. Without it, the printer can’t make the object you want to make. If your business has a 3D printer, you need a 3D filament that fits your specifications.
A 3D printer filament is plastic that acts as the ‘ink’ for a 3D printer. Since the object you make has to have certain properties, the plastic you use—the filament—must have those properties.
For example, if you need parts that can hold up under high temperatures and rugged conditions, such as kids’ toys, musical instruments, phone cases, or sports equipment, your 3D filament of choice might be an ABS type.
On the other hand, if you want an environmentally friendly product that is odour-free and biodegradable, such as food wrappers and medical products, a PLA filament would be best.
If you need something even more biodegradable—a non-toxic product that dissolves in water without having to heat it, such as packaging material, play slime or putty, PVA is a good choice.
For food containers and utensils, you need a PET filament. This 3D filament also is great for parts and devices that need to withstand impact yet are flexible—such as bottles for drinking water, phone cases, and medical ID bracelets.
With all these choices, you need a trusted source that can help you select the best 3D filament as you browse through all the possible selections. Our expert staff, with their 40 years’ experience in the printing industry, can help you order the right 3D filament online or by phone from our NSW office. If you’re using a 3D printer in your business, let the Walcar team partner with you to get the finest filaments at a competitive price. Contact us today for more information.
