全站滿2000元免運費 Shop more >
電話 +852 3709 9430 Email client@3dmart.com.hk
FDM/FFF熱熔堆疊3D列印設備品牌, Ultimaker技術教學, 工業製造最新消息, 所有文章應用技術, 新知快訊最新消息, 產業領域, 開箱實測

[3D Printing Application] T-Glase for increased transparency!

[3D列印應用] T-Glase 增加透明度!

3DMART |

Lately, while helping many 3D printing enthusiasts with their printing needs, I've noticed a strong interest in transparent 3D printing materials! However, there also seems to be a common misunderstanding about transparent materials. Today, 3DMART will introduce you to the characteristics of transparent 3D printing materials and how to configure your 3D printer to achieve better transparency! First, let's introduce today's material: T-glase.
ultimaker 2 3D printer FDM FFF 3D列印機 3D印表機 3D列印 Taulman3D pet 透明 t-glase


In a previous article, [3D Printing Application] Honey, I made the print transparent!, we introduced how to make items more transparent by applying AB glue. Today, we will share how to increase transparency by adjusting 3D printer parameters.

Machine used: Ultimaker2 3D printer
Nozzle diameter: 0.6mm (Olsson Block)
Layer height: 0.3mm
Wall thickness: 0.6mm (one perimeter)
ultimaker 2 3D printer FDM FFF 3D列印機 3D印表機 3D列印 Taulman3D pet 透明 t-glase 燈罩
ultimaker 2 3D printer FDM FFF 3D列印機 3D印表機 3D列印 Taulman3D pet 透明 t-glase blue
ultimaker 2 3D printer FDM FFF 3D列印機 3D印表機 3D列印 Taulman3D pet 透明 t-glase 燈罩 clear blue

Parameters affecting transparency include layer height, nozzle diameter, and wall thickness. The rounder the shape of each printed filament line, the less light refraction occurs, so higher layer height and larger nozzle diameter can improve transparency. The thicker the wall, the more outer perimeters are printed, leading to more light refraction and lower transparency. Therefore, thinner walls result in better transparency.

The image below shows the effect of different wall thicknesses:
Machine used: Ultimaker2 3D printer
Nozzle diameter: 0.4mm (Olsson Block)
Layer height: 0.2mm
Wall thickness: Left 0.4mm (one perimeter); Right 0.8mm (two perimeters)
ultimaker 2 3D printer FDM FFF 3D列印機 3D印表機 3D列印 Taulman3D pet 透明 t-glase 透明度比較 壁厚 層厚 噴嘴口徑
The image above clearly illustrates the difference caused by wall thickness.

We hope this explanation and images help you better understand transparent 3D printing materials!