3D Printing Materials Algorithm Reference Chart
Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
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What it does
- Educational reference tool for exploring printable material combinations
- Helps identify obvious materials to support open-source innovation
- Perfect for makers, educators, and 3D printing enthusiasts
- Designed to document prior art in additive manufacturing materials
This educational reference chart presents an algorithm for identifying materials suitable for 3D printing. Created to support the open-source maker community, it's a practical tool for understanding which material combinations are considered obvious in additive manufacturing, meaning they're free for everyone to explore and innovate with.
Whether you're a hobbyist experimenting with new filaments or an educator teaching materials science, this chart helps you navigate the world of 3D printing materials with confidence. It's designed as a defensive publication to keep common-sense material innovations accessible to all makers.
The algorithm serves as both an educational resource and a celebration of open innovation in the maker movement. Print it for your workspace, classroom, or workshop as a handy reference that reminds us innovation thrives when knowledge is shared.
1.2k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by jpearce. We did not draw it.
Shared under GNU GPL. See the original design