SELECTION CRITERIA OF MATERIALS USED IN 3D PRINTERS

The three-dimensional printer allows us to produce three-dimensional models designed on a computer using one or more materials. The drawings designed with three-dimensional design programs come to the printing stage after being converted to a suitable format for the printer. These time-saving devices are also an important part of our lives by removing the margin of error. In practice, the properties of the products produced by the spread of these devices began to be examined.Raw materials used in printers for 3D printing are called filaments. ABS and PLA filaments are generally preferred. Also filaments such as PETG, HIPS, PVA and Nylon are used. 30-40% mixed with PLA; There are also special materials such as wood, bark, bamboo, bronze, brass, copper, flexible PLA, temperature and light sensitive PLA, carbon fibers and antibacterial filaments. With these materials, it is possible to obtain unique models suitable for design. This paper describes the properties and comparisons of all these materials.