https://github.com/philecker/filament
https://github.com/philecker/filament
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- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/philecker/filament
- Owner: philecker
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-04-27T22:26:09.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-05-02T21:55:23.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-10-09T00:49:47.837Z (8 months ago)
- Size: 10.7 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# filament
# 🖨️ Popular Sites for 3D Printing Models
Looking for high-quality 3D printable models? Here's a quick list of sites I use for downloading & sharing files for 3D printing.
### **MakerWorld** (by Bambu Lab)
- **Website:** [makerworld.com](https://www.makerworld.com)
- **Description:** A newer but rapidly growing platform focused on print-ready models with verified slicer profiles, optimized especially for Bambu Lab printers but usable by all.
- **Cost:** Free
- **Login Required:** For full downloads and interaction.
### **Printables** (by Prusa)
- **Website:** [printables.com](https://www.printables.com)
- **Description:** Clean, fast-growing platform from Prusa with high-quality models, competitions, and community badges.
- **Cost:** Free
- **Login Required:** For downloads and interaction.
### **Thangs**
- **Website:** [thangs.com](https://www.thangs.com)
- **Description:** Advanced search and geometric model comparison. Community-driven with collaboration features.
- **Cost:** Free
- **Login Required:** For downloads and saves.
### **Thingiverse**
- **Website:** [thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com)
- **Description:** The largest free 3D model repository, especially strong in hobbyist and DIY prints. Great for toys, tools, cosplay, and gadgets.
- **Cost:** Free
- **Login Required:** Only for uploading or saving collections.
| Material | Nozzle Temp (°C) | Bed Temp (°C) | UV Resistance | Water Resistance | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Warping | Dry Temp (°C) | Dry Time (hrs) | Best Uses |
|:-----------|:-----------------|:--------------|:--------------|:-----------------|:----------------------------|:--------|:---------------|:---------------|:----------|
| **PETG** | 220–250 | 70–90 | 🌞 Good | ☔ High | ~50–55 MPa | Medium | 65 | 4–6 | Outdoor gear, waterproof containers |
| **PLA** | 190–220 | 20–60 | 🌞 Poor | ☔ Low | ~60 MPa | Low | 45 | 4 | Models, cosplay, indoor toys |
| **PLA+** | 200–230 | 30–60 | 🌞 Fair | ☔ Fair | ~65–70 MPa | Low | 45 | 4–6 | Stronger indoor parts, displays |
| **ABS** | 220–250 | 80–110 | 🌞 Poor | ☔ Moderate | ~40 MPa | High | 80 | 4–6 | Enclosures, automotive, indoor tools |
| **ASA** | 240–260 | 90–110 | 🌞 Excellent | ☔ High | ~45–50 MPa | High | 80 | 4–6 | Outdoor parts, signage, trims |
| **TPU** | 210–250 | 30–60 | 🌞 Moderate | ☔ High | ~30–40 MPa | Low | 40–50 | 4–6 | Phone cases, seals, flexible parts |
| **Nylon** | 240–270 | 70–100 | 🌞 Poor | ☔ Poor | ~45–75 MPa | High | 70–80 | 6–12 | Gears, hinges, tools (indoor) |
| **PC** | 260–310 | 100–130 | 🌞 Poor | ☔ High | ~60–70 MPa | High | 80–90 | 6–8 | Heat-resistant covers, enclosures |
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