Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Can modern desktop 3D printers compete with industrial FDM systems?
In this video I compare genuine Stratasys PC-ABS parts printed on a Stratasys Fortus 450mc with Polymaker PC-ABS printed on two modern desktop 3D printers: the Bambu Lab H2D and the Prusa Core One L.
The Stratasys specimens were ordered directly from Stratasys and cost $104. I compare print quality, dimensional accuracy, weight, shrinkage, mechanical properties, temperature resistance and long-term creep performance to see how close modern desktop printers can get to industrial FDM technology.
This is the third video in my industrial vs desktop comparison series. Previous comparisons:
Bambu Lab vs Stratasys ABS: youtu.be/n0kpiVpkZlI
Prusa vs Stratasys ASA: youtu.be/hk-vLBadP84
Polymaker PC-ABS filament (affiliate):
shop.polymaker.com/IGORGASPAR?q=polymaker-pc-abs
Stratasys:
stratasys.com
Varinex company (I used their 3D printing services):
https://www.varinex.hu/
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:35 Stratasys 3D printing
2:20 About PC-ABS filament
3:20 Stratasys test objects
4:14 About Polymaker PC-ABS
4:33 3D printing on Bambu Lab H2D
5:59 3D printing on Prusa Core One L
6:42 Printing quality
6:54 Weight check
9:05 Shrinking
9:44 Hook test (vertical)
10:36 S-hook (horizontal)
11:03 Tensile test
11:32 Layer adhesion
12:08 Bending test
12:50 Impact tests (Izod, Charpy)
13:22 Elimination hook test
13:50 Temperature test
14:20 Creep test
15:44 Reprinting (flow ratio 1)
16:16 Conclusions
#3dprinting #stratasys #pcabs #polymaker #bambulab #h2d #prusa #prusacoreone #fortus450mc #engineering #filament #materialtesting #fdm #additivemanufacturing #mytechfun
Can modern desktop 3D printers compete with industrial FDM systems?
In this video I compare genuine Stratasys PC-ABS parts printed on a Stratasys Fortus 450mc with Polymaker PC-ABS printed on two modern desktop 3D printers: the Bambu Lab H2D and the Prusa Core One L.
The Stratasys specimens were ordered directly from Stratasys and cost $104. I compare print quality, dimensional accuracy, weight, shrinkage, mechanical properties, temperature resistance and long-term creep performance to see how close modern desktop printers can get to industrial FDM technology.
This is the third video in my industrial vs desktop comparison series. Previous comparisons:
Bambu Lab vs Stratasys ABS: youtu.be/n0kpiVpkZlI
Prusa vs Stratasys ASA: youtu.be/hk-vLBadP84
Polymaker PC-ABS filament (affiliate):
shop.polymaker.com/IGORGASPAR?q=polymaker-pc-abs
Stratasys:
stratasys.com
Varinex company (I used their 3D printing services):
https://www.varinex.hu/
If you enjoy my videos and would like to support future filament testing projects, please consider supporting the channel:
Patreon:
patreon.com/mytechfun
Buy Me a Coffee:
buymeacoffee.com/mytechfun
Thank you to all supporters who help make these tests possible!
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:35 Stratasys 3D printing
2:20 About PC-ABS filament
3:20 Stratasys test objects
4:14 About Polymaker PC-ABS
4:33 3D printing on Bambu Lab H2D
5:59 3D printing on Prusa Core One L
6:42 Printing quality
6:54 Weight check
9:05 Shrinking
9:44 Hook test (vertical)
10:36 S-hook (horizontal)
11:03 Tensile test
11:32 Layer adhesion
12:08 Bending test
12:50 Impact tests (Izod, Charpy)
13:22 Elimination hook test
13:50 Temperature test
14:20 Creep test
15:44 Reprinting (flow ratio 1)
16:16 Conclusions
#3dprinting #stratasys #pcabs #polymaker #bambulab #h2d #prusa #prusacoreone #fortus450mc #engineering #filament #materialtesting #fdm #additivemanufacturing #mytechfun
