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Topic: Filastruder position for PLA

Hi,

I would like to know if someone succeeded in extracting PLA vertically. And if yes, how did you beat gravity and collapse under its own weight ?

Otherwise, I'll have to redo everything to put it horizontally.

Thanks in advance.

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Re: Filastruder position for PLA

Yes, several examples here on the forum, have you searched? For example:

http://www.soliforum.com/topic/8529/pla-4043d/

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Re: Filastruder position for PLA

Thnaks for your answer,

I have already read this post, but it's old and I would have thought that with the new version of filastruder some methods would have changed.

I was successful with a low temperature, but the filament is too brittle. I will see with another nozzle.

Thank you.

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Re: Filastruder position for PLA

Brittleness is the result of the PLA pellets not being dry enough prior to extrusion.

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Re: Filastruder position for PLA

elmoret wrote:

Brittleness is the result of the PLA pellets not being dry enough prior to extrusion.

I read this, so I ordered a dehydrator.

Thanks.