Question Materials?

[LitOdyssey]

So I was wondering what is the best material (metal, plastic, porcelain, etc.) to have 3d printed into a portable case?

 

[cheese]

Plastic. If it was metal you would risk shorting something and destroying your portable... It's also lightest and cheapest.

 

[LitOdyssey]

Plastic. If it was metal you would risk shorting something and destroying your portable... It's also lightest and cheapest.

Awesome, thank you.

 

[Bardicus]

Using ABS in a 3D printer is pretty solid for a case. @Gman I believe uses both types of filament. I prefer ABS as with my heated glass bed I don't have many issues with bed not being heated enough. ABS is also bit stronger when it comes to finished product it has a little more flex when completed so that it won't snap, where as PLA is a little more brittle in my experience, but everyone has there own personal favorite

 

[cheese]

I like ABS because of it's increased temperature tolerances over PLA... I don't want my portable or whatever melting in my hands because the fan isn't blowing hard enough ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)