Resin; Strong, brittle, uniform, transparant, expensive, detailed prints

In some cases product orientation, transparancy or detail is needed. Resin printing (SLA) beats FDM on these aspects. Small prints I make for myself or for others are tabletop figures, keyboard caps, tiny mechanisms or mechanical parts with uniform strength.

FDM; Wide variety in properties and color, layered, tough, cheap, relatively rough, high dimensional accuracy in planar direction.

FDM is usually the preferred way to prototype. For most purposes regular PLA is my go-to material, but I'm able to print in CF-PA6 if needed.

I'm experimenting with several filament types, nozzle diameters up to 1.5 mm (!) and G-code manipulation to get the most out of te FDM process.