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Is Polyethylene Terephthalate Plastic Good for 3D Printing?

Is Polyethylene Terephthalate Plastic Good for 3D Printing?

Yes, polyethylene terephthalate is suitable for 3D printing. PET 3D filament is an easy material to use. Its temperature range for the PET extruder is quite wide at 160°C to 210°C. 

The advantages of using PET for 3D printing are that it is food-safe, waterproof, has a glass-like appearance, and does not produce odor or fumes. The disadvantages are that PET may take some tweaking to find the right temperature for printing. In addition, it has a wide range of printing temperatures and may be slow to print.