PLASTICS

PLASTIC MATERIAL

Are formed by chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms

Monomers

Polymers

TYPES OF PLASTICS

THERMOPLASTIC

Polyethylene

Polyestyrene

PVC

Polypropylene

Teflon

PET

Polycarbonate

THERMOSET

Melamine

Bakelite

Polyester resine

ELASTOMERS

Rubber

Neoprene

FORMING PLASTICS

Blow Moulding

Compression Moulding

Injection Moulding

Extrusion

Vacuum Forming

MACHINING PLASTICS

Grinding

Milling

Turning

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Non-biodegradable

Mechanical recyclyn

3D PRINTING MATERIALS

Filaflex

ABS

PLA

Laybrick

laywoo-D3

3D PRINTERS CHARACTERISTICS

Powder bed fusion

Extrusion deposition

Mechanics

Extruder

Electronics

3D PRINTING PROCESS

Printing

Slicing

Design

PRINTING DESIGN AND CONTROL SOFTWARE

Programs for designing parts

OpenSCAD

FreeCAD

Tinkercad

Slicing programs

Cura

Slic3r

Printer control software

Repetier-Host