Lunch & Learns
Material Selection for Functional Prototypes and End-Use Parts
Learn how to select 3D printing materials based on mechanical requirements and environmental factors.
📖 75 min read📅 January 24, 2024Materials
Material selection is the most critical decision in 3D printing.
Session Outline
20 min: Material categories. 20 min: Selection framework. 20 min: Hands-on samples. 15 min: Q&A.
Material Categories
Standard plastics, engineering polymers, composites, resins with properties and applications.
Key Takeaways
- ✓Material drives performance more than technology
- ✓Standard materials work for 70% of applications
- ✓Always test before production
