Choosing the Right Plastic
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When 3D-printing a firearm, picking out the right plastic is important. Not all plastics are created equal, and some may fail in a way that could harm the user if used in the wrong application.
This guide will go over some considerations and commonly-used types of plastics that tend to meet the needs of firearm design.
Considerations
[edit | edit source]TODO: Document why one might want to use certain plastics
TODO: Document how GF/CF additives add rigidity, sometimes temp resist, and aid in crystallinity, but aren't a universal good
Common Plastics
[edit | edit source]PLA+
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Nylons
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Plastics to Avoid
[edit | edit source]PETG
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PLA
[edit | edit source]Not to be confused with PLA+, base PLA is incredibly rigid and tends to break more than yield.
Blends of PLA that do not contain PLA+ additives, such as PLA-CF and Silk PLA, should also be avoided