Seemed pretty much just like ABS. I never strength tested it or anything. I made hoppers out of it for a while, then I ran out of nylon. Now hoppers are made from straight MG94.
I thought about trying this a few months back with the thought of reducing the warping that you get with nylon but hopefully still maintaining some of the strength. I still have some of that nylon powder floating around so I might still give it a shot.
]]>techbuilder2175 wrote:Ok good to know
Now is the question of ratio
what ratio do you think I should use?
What was the ratio you used for nylon with abs?
80% ABS, 20% nylon. I'd say that's a good starting point for your blend, if you do some research/emailing you might be able to dig up the percentages of other filaments.
How did this filament perform?
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I' give it a go and post my findings
]]>Ok good to know
Now is the question of ratio
what ratio do you think I should use?
What was the ratio you used for nylon with abs?
80% ABS, 20% nylon. I'd say that's a good starting point for your blend, if you do some research/emailing you might be able to dig up the percentages of other filaments.
]]>Now is the question of ratio
what ratio do you think I should use?
What was the ratio you used for nylon with abs?
]]>Exceeding 250C enters the region of thermal decomposition for both PC and ABS.
]]>This calls for nozzle temps of around 280C:
http://plastics.ides.com/generics/25/c/ … processing
Filastruders use nozzle temps about 20% lower, as there's less need for temperature with the polymer moving slower. I'd probably start at 220C and work my way up to 245C. I wouldn't exceed 250C.
You'll probably need a fully insulated barrel, and possibly no fan to hit those temps on 12v. The heater is rated for 18v.
I could replace the power supply to 15v to increase temp without turning off the fan right?
Why should I not exceed 250C is it because of the effect it would have on the ABS?
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Filastruders use nozzle temps about 20% lower, as there's less need for temperature with the polymer moving slower. I'd probably start at 220C and work my way up to 245C. I wouldn't exceed 250C.
You'll probably need a fully insulated barrel, and possibly no fan to hit those temps on 12v. The heater is rated for 18v.
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I'll contact the seller to see if they have a data sheet available
]]>There are a lot of different flavors of polycarbonate, a data sheet would help.
]]>as some of you are aware PP3DP and Afinia sell "premium abs" which is a mixture of abs and polycarbonate.
I purchased 3lbs of polycarbonate and I wanted to try making the blend my adding some polycarbonate in the mix.
Anyone have any idea what temps I should feed or what ratio I should try?
I'm aware this has never been done but any help would be greatly appreciated.
Ps: I'm aware polycarbonate is releases harmful gases when extruded a particular temp.
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