Chassis Comparison

CHASSIS COMPARISON

Compare FDM and MJF 3D Printing Technologies

As you can see from the above picture the PLA has alot less detail and some print artifacts due to many factors, as where the Nylon and Nylon CC have a lot more surface detail and a much cleaner look. Now where the PLA printing really comes into its own is the cost and versability as you can iterate very quickly for testing.

	PLA Chassis (FDM)	Nylon chassis (mjf)
Resolution	★★☆☆☆	★★★★☆
Accuracy	★★★★☆	★★★★★
Surface Finish	★★☆☆☆	★★★★☆
Complex Designs	★★★☆☆	★★★★★
Cost	★★★★★	★★☆☆☆
Pros	Low-cost consumer machines and materials Fast and easy for simple, small parts	Strong functional parts Higher Details No need for support structures Less wear and tear
Cons	Low accuracy Low details Limited design compatibility Needs supports	Limited material colors More expensive to produce