I want to branch out from PLA. Should I try ABS or TPU?
I've printed probably 5 kilos worth of prints with a lot of success, but exclusively PLA. I'd like to branch out to a new material. Should I start with ABS or TPU?
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I would try PETG. It doesn't need an enclosure.
For smaller prints, agree. For larger prints a cardboard box will do just fine, but it needs a little something in my experience. Not too much mind you.
How is PETG different (better?) than PLA?
It is better in every way except easy printability and water absorptionon the spool (wet petg Is much harder to print but it can get wet after printing no problem)
Stronger, UV resistant, more watertight, much more heat resistant, more resistant to creep at room temp, less brittle, can print clear, and doesn't have a bad warping problem or need and enclosure like printing ABS.
It is essentially just PLA but better and a bit harder to print. I completely switched over to PLA because I found good settings for FormFutura recycled PET (more stringy than petg)
I’ve just started my switch to PETG and I don’t think I’m going back!
PETG costs the same as PLA. I hope I can place a PETG model at the window that is not destroyed by the sun. Never tested it.
It can handle higher temperatures, and UV rays and is not as brittle as PLA. It has a little flex.