Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
3D Printing is incredible, but can you use it to make functional gears and mechanical parts? In this video I test #3DPrinted gears to destruction to find out which filament is best.
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Tested filaments and suppliers:
eSun PLA+ , PLA-ST and BASF Ultrafuse PLA Pro 1 - https://www.cubictech.com.au/
Monocure PETG - https://monocure3d.com.au/
Fiberlogy - fiberlogy.com/en/fiberlogy-filaments
Polyalchemy Elixir PLA - polyalchemy.com
Compositum ABS ST - corotechnology.com/english/compositum-filament-series/compositum-abs-st
Grab a torque wrench! amzn.to/3reUPOS
TIMESTAMPS:
Intro: 0:00
PLA: 3:49
ABS: 9:15
PETG/PCTG: 10:39
PA/Nylon: 12:32
Conclusion and future testing: 15:2
50 3D Printing Tips and Tricks - gumroad.com/l/QWAh
3D Printing Essentials - amazon.com/shop/makersmuse
3D Printing is incredible, but can you use it to make functional gears and mechanical parts? In this video I test #3DPrinted gears to destruction to find out which filament is best.
Join the Maker's Muse Community - makersmuse.com/maker-s-muse-community
Tested filaments and suppliers:
eSun PLA+ , PLA-ST and BASF Ultrafuse PLA Pro 1 - https://www.cubictech.com.au/
Monocure PETG - https://monocure3d.com.au/
Fiberlogy - fiberlogy.com/en/fiberlogy-filaments
Polyalchemy Elixir PLA - polyalchemy.com
Compositum ABS ST - corotechnology.com/english/compositum-filament-series/compositum-abs-st
Grab a torque wrench! amzn.to/3reUPOS
TIMESTAMPS:
Intro: 0:00
PLA: 3:49
ABS: 9:15
PETG/PCTG: 10:39
PA/Nylon: 12:32
Conclusion and future testing: 15:2
50 3D Printing Tips and Tricks - gumroad.com/l/QWAh
3D Printing Essentials - amazon.com/shop/makersmuse
