It would be an understatement to say that 3D printing has begun to change the world. It would be an even bigger understatement to say that 3D printing will only slightly impact how our businesses operate. Prototyping, democratizing production capabilities, and putting power in the hands of any organization or individual to make really cool stuff—we haven’t even begun to see the true power of 3D printers.
For users on the cutting edge of the 3D printing revolution, Connection hosts a wide variety of supplies to help you and your organization leverage new and amazing opportunities now available to you.
But the real question you should consider before you purchase any supplies is what kind of resin or filament do you need for specific projects? Prototyping and creating a fully functional and realized solution may require different kinds of materials that have vastly different properties.
For filaments, if you’re prototyping... you might consider a PLA filament. It’s the easiest type to work with and can really help create a polished visual design to wow potential customers, investors, or executives. Other filaments you may want to think about for more robust or functional projects include carbon fiber for rigidity, nylon for high-movement pieces, and flex filaments for projects that need to be highly elastic.
Resins have a high level of variation as well—with the most commonly used type being aptly named standard resin. There are other types as well which may suit more specific products, from the also descriptively named flexible and tough resins, to more specialist applications such as ceramic resins which can make for heat-resistant (though brittle) products.
If you’re looking to create a 3D printed project but aren’t sure of which materials you should be using, Connection’s product experts can help point you in the right direction. We want to ensure that you have the best experience possible in creating your prototypes or final designs. If you want assistance in selection, reach out to us—we’re only a call or click away.