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Topic: Is PETG compatible with a makerbot replicator 2x.

Is PETG compatible with my Makerbot 2X
it is set up for ABS.
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Re: Is PETG compatible with a makerbot replicator 2x.

You need a heated bed to use PETG. If memory serves none of the current makerbots have a heated bed. If you do have a heated bed then you need to heat it to 90 and your hotend needs to be able to reach 230 to 250. PETG and PETG+ are the only material I use on my FDM machine. The PETG+ has Polycarbonate added for added toughness.

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Re: Is PETG compatible with a makerbot replicator 2x.

Carl
the 2X has a heated bed and the nozzles are good up to 250°C
I a running all stock using,  Kapton abd makerbot desktop
hopefully within the next month I will upgrade to Simplify3d.

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Dale

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Re: Is PETG compatible with a makerbot replicator 2x.

I print on glass with Hairspray but the kapton should give similar results. Although you may need Hairspray as well. PETG is finicky but once dialed in is wonderful stuff to print with.

Printing since 2009 and still love it!
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Anycubic Predator, massive Delta machine. 450 x 370 print envelope.