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+/-0.2mm? I wouldn't call that very consistent, unless you meant +/-0.02mm?

Yes, sorry, +/-0.02mm

Can I still drill it out the same with a melt filter nozzle?

Yes, just remove the screen first if possible, or mark the bit so you don't drill through the screen.

+/-0.2mm? I wouldn't call that very consistent, unless you meant +/-0.02mm?

You can just drill the nozzle out if you like.

Can I still drill it out the same with a melt filter nozzle?

I didn't write it down (it's on a spool now), but if I remember correctly, I got about 1.44 +/- .2mm over a length of about 5-7 meters. I will be extruding some more today, so I will be sure to write down my results this time and will post them here.

I got it off of ebay. It was listed as "Encom PC 2012" I suspect though that it might have some ABS in it, because it flows really easily.
www.ebay. com/itm/121232747054

Not a problem! I am happy to share.

elmoret wrote:

What sort of diameter range did you see on the extruded filament?

I had to upgrade the power supply to get the heater to stay hot enough - after turning on the fans, the temperature dropped significantly (even after insulating the heater/thermocouple with Kapton tape). I also had to install an extra fan - the filament stretched while extruding, resulting in a very inconstant diameter.

That said, I was able to get 1.45mm. While it is a little small, it is very consistent, so I just adjusted the printer's settings accordingly. Any suggestions on thickening it up would be much appreciated.

You can just drill the nozzle out if you like. I leave them a bit small as it is easier to make a small hole bigger than a big hole smaller. They're drilled 1/16" (1.58mm) by default, I'd try 1.8-1.9mm or so.

What is "very consistent"? Could you measure it over a length with calipers? Where did you get the resin from?

Sorry for all the questions, just looking to help other folks out.

What sort of diameter range did you see on the extruded filament?

I had to upgrade the power supply to get the heater to stay hot enough - after turning on the fans, the temperature dropped significantly (even after insulating the heater/thermocouple with Kapton tape). I also had to install an extra fan - the filament stretched while extruding, resulting in a very inconstant diameter. I ended up extruding at 230 degrees C.

That said, I was able to get 1.45mm. While it is a little small, it is very consistent, so I just adjusted the printer's settings accordingly. Any suggestions on thickening it up would be much appreciated.

Yes, everything on it is original. I was very surprised!

That looks pretty good!

What sort of diameter range did you see on the extruded filament?

i.imgur.com/yreqERu.jpg

You need 10 posts to be able to post photos, it is a spam filter thing.

175C is a hot bed!

This is my part - I put it directly on the build plate with no raft due to the amount of surface area it has.
**EDIT: It didn't let me add my picture.

At 110 degrees (Kapton tape), the part curled significantly and separated from the bed within the first few layers.
At 130 degrees, the part curled significantly, and separated after about 5 layers.
At 150 degrees, the part stuck to the bed for the duration of the build, but the edged were beginning to curl.
At 175 degrees, the part did not curl at all and stuck to the build plate just fine. I had to use a small amount of force to remove it from the plate.

I have a sheet of 1/8" polycarbonate or acrylic (I can't remember which) that was left over from something work related - what kind of results do you think I would get if I put it on the bed?