Category:Plastics: Difference between revisions
From CoMakingSpace Wiki
(Created page with "There are various kinds of plastic you might find yourself working with - make sure you know what it is! This page is intended as a very rough overview, once we write down mo...") |
m (Lukas moved page Material:Plastic to Category:Plastics: actually encompasses a lot of different materials) |
Revision as of 21:44, 31 August 2017
There are various kinds of plastic you might find yourself working with - make sure you know what it is!
This page is intended as a very rough overview, once we write down more information you'll find links to more detailed pages at the bottom.
Also check out Makezine's six tips for repairing plastic parts!
ABS
More difficult to 3D print than PLA
Arboblend (Lignin-Based)
Thermoplastic based on a byproduct from the paper industry
PET
What most plastic bottles are made out of
PLA
Commonly used in 3D printing
Acrylic Glass
Thermoplastic, easy to laser cut or bend under heat. Also known as "Plexiglass"
Pages in category "Plastics"
The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total.
