3D printing materials
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19 Oct 2026 Which nylon 3D printing material suits your part? Nylon 3D printing materials compared: PA12 for most parts, glass-filled PA12 when it must be stiffer, PA11-like for knocks. SLS or MJF, in Singapore. -
14 Oct 2026 Stainless steel, aluminium or titanium: which metal to 3D print? The best metal for 3D printing depends on the part: 316L or 17-4PH stainless, AlSi10Mg aluminium or Ti6Al4V titanium compared on weight, strength and rust. -
14 Oct 2026 SLS or MJF: which nylon powder process suits your part? SLS vs MJF in Singapore: both print tough nylon with no supports. MJF is a little smoother, SLS has more grades and colours. See which suits your part. -
12 Oct 2026 Will a 3D printed part survive Singapore heat, sun and rain? PLA softens from about 55°C and a sunny dashboard can reach about 69°C: which filament, resin, nylon or metal survives Singapore heat, sun and rain. -
12 Oct 2026 Which filament is strong enough for a jig, fixture or end-use part? PETG-CF suits most jigs to about 68°C, PA6-CF and PAHT-CF take 164°C and 170°C, and PPA-CF is the strongest filament at 168 MPa. -
12 Oct 2026 PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA or TPU: which filament should your part be printed in? PLA softens from about 55°C, PETG 68°C, ABS 85°C and ASA 90°C, and TPU bends. Here is which filament suits your part, from the makers' data sheets. -
2 Sept 2026 Which SLA resin should you choose for your part? Standard, tough, fine-detail, high-temperature, clear, rubber-like and chemical-resistant SLA resin: colours, best uses and honest limits for each. -
7 Aug 2026 How much does 3D printing cost in Singapore? What sets the price of a 3D print in Singapore, how to bring it down, and how to get a 3D printing quote: instant online, or from a person within 24 hours. -
11 Oct 2024 What is FDM 3D printing, and when is it the right choice? Fused deposition modeling (FDM) explained: how filament printing works, strength, supports, size, detail, colours, lead time and other options. -
4 Oct 2024 How 3D-Printed Signage Letters Are Designed and Made How 3D-printed signage letters are made in Singapore: material choice, sculpting depth, finishing, and mounting to a backboard. -
3 Oct 2024 How to self collect your 3D print How self-collection works at Additive Inn: 994 Bendemeer Road, Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00, what to bring, ready notifications, and courier vs pickup. -
23 Feb 2024 How do you prepare a 3D model so it prints properly? One table of 3D printing design rules for walls, holes, text, overhangs, fits and size in filament, resin, nylon and metal, with a guide for each. -
15 Mar 2023 How clear can a 3D printed part get? How clear a 3D printed part can really get, what makes it clearer, and four routes to a see-through part, from clear resin to acrylic and vacuum forming. -
14 Mar 2023 How do you choose the right colour for a 3D print? The filament colours we 3D print in, how multi-colour printing works, and when to paint or UV print instead for a brand colour or a logo. -
14 Mar 2023 FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF or metal: which 3D printing process suits your part? How to choose between FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF and metal 3D printing, and when 3D printing beats CNC or injection moulding altogether. -
14 Mar 2023 Where can you get free 3D files to print? Where to download free 3D files (MakerWorld, Printables, Thingiverse and more), how to check a file will print, and what its licence lets you do. -
14 Mar 2023 Which 3D printing material should you choose? Choose a 3D printing material by what the part must do: filament, resin, nylon (SLS or MJF) or metal, with heat, strength and outdoor figures. -
14 Mar 2023 Understanding our 3D Design Process We understand that every product starts with an idea. Whether it's a new product you want to create or a modification to an existing design, our team…