Printing a part that lives in a car in PLA is wasted time. Heat resistance, brittleness and print difficulty compared side by side.
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PLA, PETG and ASA: which filament for which part?
Deniz Korkmaz21 Jul 2026 • 12 mins read
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When do you actually need a hardened steel nozzle?
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Modular filament spool holder
A bearing-mounted holder that clips together side by side. Prints in one piece with no supports; dimensioned drawing and assembly order inside.
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