The first material is HT-PLA. The “HT” stands for “high temperature”. Standard PLA, while being easy to print, suffers from thermal challenges. Its typical softening temperature can be as low as 50°C, ...

PLA filament ... low heat resistance, and limited post-processing options make it a frustrating material for enthusiasts who want to push the boundaries of what 3D printing can do.

Having an enclosure around an FDM 3D printer is generally a good idea, even when printing only with PLA, as it keeps the noise in, and the heat (and smell, with ABS) inside. With all the available ...

Recently [Stefan] of CNC Kitchen took a gander at using his gaggle of 3D printers ... of the FDM printer to inject the molten plastic, rather than using an IM press. With PLA at standard extrusion ...

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The main materials used for MPD 3D printing are ABS and PLA plastics. These cost around $40 for a 2.2-pound roll. As a frame of reference, MakerBot claims that one roll provides enough material to ...