Table 3.
Pre-selection of 3D-printing polymeric and composite materials based on economic and operational criteria (Criteria #1).
| Criteria #1 | Criterion 1.4 Cost |
Criterion 1.5 Heat Resistance |
Criterion 1.6 Mechanical Strength |
Criterion 1.7 Sustainability |
Criterion 1.8 Water Solubility |
Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon | Failed | Failed | Passed | Non-biodegradable | Passed | Rejected |
| PC | Failed | Passed | Passed | Biodegradable | Passed | Rejected |
| PVA | Failed | Passed | Passed | Biodegradable | Failed | Rejected |
| ABS | Passed | Passed | Failed | Non-biodegradable | Passed | Selected |
| PLA | Passed | Passed | Passed | Biodegradable | Passed | Selected |
| Timberfill® | Passed | Passed | Failed | Biodegradable | Passed | Selected |