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In this case, we will show you how we used our FDM 3D printer to create a white PETG monument-like prototype. We will also explain why we chose PETG as the material and what are the advantages and challenges of using PETG for 3D printing. We chose PETG for this project because we wanted to demonstrate the versatility and reliability of PETG for creating complex and intricate shapes.

However, PETG is not without its challenges. As you can also see from the photos, there are some stringings on the surface, which can be removed by sanding. There are also some curling and warping on the edges, which are kind of inevitable for this material.

We decided to show you the raw piece of PETG in this case, without any post-processing or finishing. We wanted to give you an honest and transparent view of what PETG can do and what its limitations are. We hope you find this case informative and helpful.

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Solution

• Step 1: The 3D model of the monument-like shape was designed using CAD software. The model was then exported as an STL file, which is a standard format for 3D printing.
• Step 2: The STL file was imported into slicing software, which is a program that converts the 3D model into a series of instructions for the FDM 3D printer. The slicing software also allowed to adjust various parameters such as the layer height, infill density, print speed, and temperature.
• Step 3: The slicing software generated a G-code file, which is a set of commands that tells the FDM 3D printer how to move the extruder and deposit the filament.
• Step 4: The FDM 3D printer was loaded with a spool of white PETG filament, which is a type of thermoplastic that has excellent strength, durability, and flexibility. The filament was fed into the extruder, which is a device that melts and pushes the filament through a nozzle.
• Step 5: The FDM 3D printer started to print the prototype by following the G-code instructions. The extruder moved along the X, Y, and Z axes and deposited the melted PETG filament layer by layer on the heated bed, which is a platform that supports the print and prevents warping. The print took several hours to complete.
• Step 6: After the print was finished, the FDM 3D printer cooled down and the model was removed from the heated bed. The prototype had some stringing on the surface and some curling on the edges, which are common defects of PETG printing. These could be removed by sanding.