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Topic: Are PLA temps rivaling ABS

It seemed to me that hat PLA formulation is slowly changing and the printing temps are slowly rising.
This is likely casual observation rather than totally scientific. And is based on one brand inland from micro center.

One empty roll is marked 190-220c  and there are several rolls marked 205- 225 c and my latest is over marked 215 -225.

I know just the color can make a difference but is seems like every time i by a new roll the temperature increases.

Curious does anyone else have similar experience with there favorite pla brand.

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Re: Are PLA temps rivaling ABS

I use inland PETG and even though my hotend and thermocouples are accurate I have to set it for about 20 above the recommended setting on the box. I never noticed with PLA as I now use PETG exclusively.

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Re: Are PLA temps rivaling ABS

Hmm i use the low to mid range on PLA and print with e3d hot ends.

Soliddoodle 4 stock w glass bed------Folger Tech Prusa 2020 upgraded to and titan /aero extruder mirror bed
FT5 with titan/ E3D Aero------MP mini select w glass bed
MP Utimate maker pro-W bondtech extruder
Marlin/Repetier Host/ Slic3r and Cura