All about filament pellets

What are the advantages and disadvantages of filament pellets?

	Advantages of filament pellets		Disadvantages offilament pellets
	Sustainable		Time-consuming
	You determine the composition of the filament yourself		Varying quality
	You can created your own colour(s)		Difficult to reproduce an identical colour
	Saves costs		A pellet extruder is essential to be able to use the pellets for your 3D printer

Tips for printing with filament pellets:

• Store the pellets in an airtight container and in a dry place. 
• Dry the pellets in the oven before use to avoid air bubbles during printing. The duration and temperature depend on the material you choose.
• Experiment with the settings of your pellet extruder to get the right quality. The print speed and the temperature settings also determine the thickness of the filament. 
• Use a digital or analogue caliper to check the thickness of the filament.

Filament pellets: 

• PLA-pellets
  PLA filament is very user-friendly, easy to print with and biodegradable. A responsible choice!
• ABS-pellets
  Looking for a versatile and very strong filament type with good heat resistance? Then this is the right choice!
• PETG-pellets
  The ideal filament that is both strong and flexible. In addition, PETG is fully recyclable and water-repellent!