{"id":35092,"date":"2024-04-19T11:12:58","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T09:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=35092"},"modified":"2024-04-19T11:14:16","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T09:14:16","slug":"3d-printed-guitar-picks-experiment","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/articles\/3d-printed-guitar-picks-experiment\/","title":{"rendered":"Will It Break? A Live Experiment With 3D Printed Guitar Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-experimental-setup\">Experimental Setup<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#testing-process-amp-first-comments\">Testing Process &amp; First Comments<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#results-amp-observations\">Results &amp; Observations<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-experimental-setup\"><strong>Experimental Setup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>For this experiment, we utilized three different 3D printing technologies to create guitar picks, each employing distinct materials and methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/articles\/3d-printing-fdm-overview\/\">Fused deposition modeling (FDM)<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/materials\/abs\/\">ABS<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/articles\/3d-printing-sls-overview\/\">Selective laser sintering (SLS)<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/materials\/nylon-pa-12\/\">PA 12 (nylon)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/articles\/3d-printing-sla-overview\/\">Stereolithography (SLA)<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/materials\/xtreme-grey-polypropylene\/\">Xtreme Grey (ABS-like, industrial grade)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To thoroughly evaluate the durability and functionality of these technologies and materials, we produced guitar picks in various thicknesses: 1 mm, 0.75 mm, and 0.5 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Niko, equipped with his electric guitar and amplifier, participated in the experiment to test these 3D-printed picks in a live setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"3ZJxUwy7ik0-69d54753e1a06\" data-video-id=\"3ZJxUwy7ik0\" class=\"ma-gdpr-youtube-wrapper\" style=\"width:100%;height:56.25%;padding-top:56.25%;\" data-new-window=\"\" data-yt-parameters=\"eyJtYXgtd2lkdGgiOiI2MDBweCJ9\"><picture class=\"ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnail\"><source media=\"(min-width:640px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/3ZJxUwy7ik0\/3ZJxUwy7ik0_hq720.webp\"><source media=\"(min-width:640px)\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/3ZJxUwy7ik0\/3ZJxUwy7ik0_hq720.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width:320px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/3ZJxUwy7ik0\/3ZJxUwy7ik0_sddefault.webp\"><source media=\"(min-width:320px)\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/3ZJxUwy7ik0\/3ZJxUwy7ik0_sddefault.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width:240px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/3ZJxUwy7ik0\/3ZJxUwy7ik0_hqdefault.webp\"><source media=\"(min-width:240px)\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/3ZJxUwy7ik0\/3ZJxUwy7ik0_hqdefault.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/3ZJxUwy7ik0\/3ZJxUwy7ik0_mqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><svg class=\"ma-gdpr-youtube-button\"><use xlink:href=\"#ma-gdpr-youtube-play-button\"><\/use><\/svg><div class=\"ma-gdpr-youtube-notice\" style=\"font-size:.7em;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    <aside class=\"article-content-aside\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/articles\/3d-printing-strong-materials\/\" class=\"aside-image sidebar__aside-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3D-printed-parts-with-strong-materials.jpg\" alt=\"3D printed parts with strong materials\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/articles\/3d-printing-strong-materials\/\" class=\"aside-link\">10 Strongest Materials for 3D Printing<\/a>    <\/aside>\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"testing-process-amp-first-comments\"><strong>Testing Process &amp; First Comments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Equipped with his guitar, Niko tested the guitar picks, beginning with the thickest (1 mm) and progressing to the thinnest (0.5 mm). For each pick, he consistently played the same short, vigorous guitar riff, specifically chosen to assess the strength and flexibility of the picks.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1mm-thickness-test\"><strong>1mm Thickness Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Typically, guitar picks with a 1 mm thickness produce a grungier tone due to their slightly thicker profile. For this initial thickness test, Niko was expecting them all to hold, and they did.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"custom-table-block \" id=\"table-id-137\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"search-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M15.7812 13.833L12.6659 10.7177C12.5252 10.5771 12.3346 10.499 12.1347 10.499H11.6253C12.4877 9.39596 13.0002 8.00859 13.0002 6.49937C13.0002 2.90909 10.0911 0 6.50083 0C2.91056 0 0.00146484 2.90909 0.00146484 6.49937C0.00146484 10.0896 2.91056 12.9987 6.50083 12.9987C8.01006 12.9987 9.39742 12.4863 10.5004 11.6239V12.1332C10.5004 12.3332 10.5786 12.5238 10.7192 12.6644L13.8345 15.7797C14.1282 16.0734 14.6032 16.0734 14.8938 15.7797L15.778 14.8954C16.0718 14.6017 16.0718 14.1267 15.7812 13.833ZM6.50083 10.499C4.29167 10.499 2.50122 8.71165 2.50122 6.49937C2.50122 4.29021 4.28855 2.49976 6.50083 2.49976C8.70999 2.49976 10.5004 4.28708 10.5004 6.49937C10.5004 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other materials<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.6649%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ABS is robust, maintaining integrity during play despite its rigidity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 12.6289%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SLS<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.1804%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PA 12<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.201%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High; no deformations observed<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.1959%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good; more flexible than ABS, with 20% elongation at break<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.6649%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PA 12 combines durability with a moderate level of flexibility, suitable for most players<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 12.6289%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SLA<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.1804%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xtreme Grey<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.201%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate; shows wear after first use<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.1959%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good; sufficiently flexible for play<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.6649%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xtreme Grey offers a smooth finish but lacks the strength and mechanical robustness of other materials<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<style>\r\n\t.custom-table-block table{\r\n\t\theight: initial!important;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper{\r\n\t\tposition: relative;\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 24px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper svg{\r\n\t\tposition: absolute;\r\n\t\ttop:50%;\r\n\t\tleft:12px;\r\n\t\ttransform: translateY(-50%);\r\n\t}\r\n\t.table-search-input{\r\n\t\tpadding: 0 0 0 40px;\r\n\t\tborder:1px solid #C1CAD1;\r\n\t\theight: 44px;\r\n\t\twidth: 201px;\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 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<\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Even with a 1.0 mm thickness, the SLS PA 12 guitar pick already shows good flexibility<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"075-mm-thickness-test\"><strong>0.75 mm Thickness Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>This thickness gives a semi-lighter tone to the guitar and is usually used in real-time by many players. Again, Niko was expecting them to last without breaking, and they did.<\/p>\n\n\n    <aside class=\"article-content-aside\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/articles\/3d-printing-flexible-materials\/\" class=\"aside-image sidebar__aside-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/flexible-tpu-material.webp\" alt=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/articles\/3d-printing-flexible-materials\/\" class=\"aside-link\">The Best Flexible Materials in 3D Printing<\/a>    <\/aside>\r\n    \n\n<div class=\"custom-table-block \" id=\"table-id-113\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"search-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M15.7812 13.833L12.6659 10.7177C12.5252 10.5771 12.3346 10.499 12.1347 10.499H11.6253C12.4877 9.39596 13.0002 8.00859 13.0002 6.49937C13.0002 2.90909 10.0911 0 6.50083 0C2.91056 0 0.00146484 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18.0412%;\"><b>Flexibility<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.2732%;\"><b>Comments<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 12.6289%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDM<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.1804%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ABS<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20.7474%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High; remains intact during normal use<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.0412%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited; less pliant than other options<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.2732%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ABS is sturdy, ensuring reliable performance during play despite limited flexibility<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 12.6289%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SLS<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.1804%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PA 12<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20.7474%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High; maintains form even at thinner profiles<\/span><\/td>\n<td 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srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sla-pick-experiment-1024x519.png 1024w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sla-pick-experiment-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sla-pick-experiment-768x389.png 768w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sla-pick-experiment-1536x779.png 1536w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sla-pick-experiment-2048x1038.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sla-pick-experiment.png\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-35092\" data-caption=\"With a 0.75 mm thickness, the SLA guitar pick shows some deformation already before the test\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sla-pick-experiment.png\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With a 0.75 mm thickness, the SLA guitar pick shows some deformation already before the test<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"05-mm-thickness-test\"><strong>0.5 mm Thickness Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>This was the most challenging thickness and Niko did expect at least one of the guitar picks to break, due to the weakness of the parts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"custom-table-block \" id=\"table-id-904\" >\r\n\t<div 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breakage under stress<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 12.6289%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SLS<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.0515%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PA 12<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20.8763%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durable, minimal deformities even with thin profiles<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.0052%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quite flexible and good enough to play but deforms much more<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.4381%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PA 12 is prone to deformation because the wall thickness is below the recommended 0.75 mm, but it turns out to be very flexible<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 12.6289%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SLA<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.0515%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xtreme Grey<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20.8763%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visible wear and breakage during play<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.0052%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breaks while playing<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.4381%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low mechanical properties, eventually break because of flimsy wall thickness<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<style>\r\n\t.custom-table-block table{\r\n\t\theight: initial!important;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper{\r\n\t\tposition: relative;\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 24px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper svg{\r\n\t\tposition: absolute;\r\n\t\ttop:50%;\r\n\t\tleft:12px;\r\n\t\ttransform: translateY(-50%);\r\n\t}\r\n\t.table-search-input{\r\n\t\tpadding: 0 0 0 40px;\r\n\t\tborder:1px solid #C1CAD1;\r\n\t\theight: 44px;\r\n\t\twidth: 201px;\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 400;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: 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the SLS 0.5 mm pick kept its shape, and the FDM 0.5 mm heavily deformed\" aria-label=\"Open full image\">\r\n                                        <img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/xometry-guitar-picks-0.5-mm.png\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The SLA 0.5 mm broke (left), the SLS 0.5 mm pick kept its shape, and the FDM 0.5 mm heavily deformed\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n                                        <svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                            <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"><\/path>\r\n                                        <\/svg>\r\n                                    <\/a>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"article-slider-text\">\r\n                                    <p>The SLA 0.5 mm broke (left), the SLS 0.5 mm pick kept its shape, and the FDM 0.5 mm heavily deformed<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\r\n                                <div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pa-12-guitar-pick-experiment.png\" alt=\"With a 0.5 mm thickness, SLS PA 12 shows great flexibility (Niko tried to break it, but didn\u2019t manage)\"\r\n                                    >\r\n                                    <a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pa-12-guitar-pick-experiment.png\" data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"With a 0.5 mm thickness, SLS PA 12 shows great flexibility (Niko tried to break it, but didn\u2019t manage)\" aria-label=\"Open full image\">\r\n                                        <img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pa-12-guitar-pick-experiment.png\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"With a 0.5 mm thickness, SLS PA 12 shows great flexibility (Niko tried to break it, but didn\u2019t manage)\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n                                        <svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                            <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"><\/path>\r\n                                        <\/svg>\r\n                                    <\/a>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"article-slider-text\">\r\n                                    <p>With a 0.5 mm thickness, SLS PA 12 shows great flexibility (Niko tried to break it, but didn\u2019t manage)<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div thumbsSlider=\"\" class=\"swiper mySwiper article-slider-list\">\r\n                <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/xometry-guitar-picks-0.5-mm.png\" alt=\"The SLA 0.5 mm broke (left), the SLS 0.5 mm pick kept its shape, and the FDM 0.5 mm heavily deformed\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pa-12-guitar-pick-experiment.png\" alt=\"With a 0.5 mm thickness, SLS PA 12 shows great flexibility (Niko tried to break it, but didn\u2019t manage)\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"results-amp-observations\"><strong>Results &amp; Observations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>In our experimental evaluation of guitar picks, we witnessed that only 1 out of 9 picks eventually broke, and discovered significant differences in their performance based on material and print method. Each 0.5 mm pick showed some deformation irrespective of the technology or material used. Particularly, SLA-produced picks, despite their smooth finish, were the most prone to breaking under strain.<\/p>\n\n\n    <aside class=\"article-content-aside\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/materials\/nylon-pa-12\/\" class=\"aside-image sidebar__aside-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SLS-PA12-Natural-Front-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"SLS PA12 Natural\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/materials\/nylon-pa-12\/\" class=\"aside-link\">Nylon 12 \/ PA 12 (SLS, MJF)<\/a>    <\/aside>\r\n    \n\n\n<p>In contrast, picks made from PA 12 using SLS for both 1 mm and 0.75 mm thicknesses demonstrated superior durability and resilience, enduring the rigours of extended play. Despite a rougher surface, these picks withstood multiple sessions, proving that SLS with PA 12 outperforms ABS used in FDM in terms of flexibility and endurance, making it the most effective combination for creating robust, long-lasting guitar picks.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Finally, picks manufactured using SLS with PA 12 material consistently outperformed others in terms of durability and flexibility, making them ideal for repeated, intensive use. This experiment underscores the importance of selecting the right manufacturing process and thickness for specific applications. A decision that can significantly impact product performance \u2013 if you prioritise aesthetics (SLA smooth surface) over better mechanical properties (SLS flexibility and stiffness), you might up with a breakable part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xometry provides access to <a href=\"https:\/\/get.xometry.eu\/?locale=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seven 3D printing technologies<\/a>, along with expert guidance on selecting the optimal technology and material for your custom parts and projects. Simply <a href=\"https:\/\/get.xometry.eu\/?locale=en\">upload your CAD files<\/a> to the Xometry Instant Quoting Engine\u00ae to receive an immediate quote. And if you\u2019re lucky enough, you might have the chance to meet Niko and get his precious 3D printing advice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":35093,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","categories":[],"c-tag-articles":[],"global-tag":[468],"class_list":["post-35092","articles","type-articles","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","global-tag-3d-printing-eu"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.7 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Will It Break? 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