<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — what should I be printing with?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/11887/what-should-i-be-printing-with/ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 18:38:26 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: what should I be printing with?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/102292/#p102292 Of the 3 ABS brands i have tried: (XYZ/ Monoprice / Zen Toolworks)  (tested doing the Da Vinci demo vase)

Monoprice has been the toughest...even sanding has been a problem in some cases.
235c Head Temp worked the best for layer adhesion.

XYZ was the worse...so that is used for small stress free stuff.


PS: I hear great things about ColorFabb XT...but have not tried yet.

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 18:38:26 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/102292/#p102292 <![CDATA[Re: what should I be printing with?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/102287/#p102287 You can print pet-g.  Microcenter's  brand works just fine.

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:56:14 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/102287/#p102287 <![CDATA[Re: what should I be printing with?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/102286/#p102286 The strongest for you with a stock extruder regardless of temp is ABS.. PLA is not as durable, and HIPS is usually used as support material since it can be dissolved with a citric based solvent called Lemonol or something like that.

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:41:58 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/102286/#p102286 <![CDATA[Re: what should I be printing with?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/102285/#p102285 I can change the temp. I have a cartridge recounter. I'm looking for the strongest material I can print.

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:29:51 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/102285/#p102285 <![CDATA[Re: what should I be printing with?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/102283/#p102283 carl_m1968 wrote:
kev0175 wrote:

HIPS is also a good one to print with it prints at the same temp as abs and doesn't smell as bad


He has a stock machine. Are you sure HIPS wont give him problems?

If he can't change the temps I wouldn't try it

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:16:09 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/102283/#p102283 <![CDATA[Re: what should I be printing with?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/102271/#p102271 kev0175 wrote:

HIPS is also a good one to print with it prints at the same temp as abs and doesn't smell as bad


He has a stock machine. Are you sure HIPS wont give him problems?

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:28:05 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/102271/#p102271 <![CDATA[Re: what should I be printing with?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/102240/#p102240 HIPS is also a good one to print with it prints at the same temp as abs and doesn't smell as bad

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:44:14 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/102240/#p102240 <![CDATA[Re: what should I be printing with?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/102223/#p102223 zoeconner wrote:

They have makerbot filament also. Is that better?

It is very good, but just like their printers it is nearly twice the cost that it should be.

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 05:07:54 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/102223/#p102223 <![CDATA[Re: what should I be printing with?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/102220/#p102220 They have makerbot filament also. Is that better?

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 04:32:35 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/102220/#p102220 <![CDATA[Re: what should I be printing with?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/102219/#p102219 Nice thanks. I have one about an hour away from me. Thanks

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 04:24:19 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/102219/#p102219 <![CDATA[Re: what should I be printing with?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/102218/#p102218 zoeconner wrote:

Thanks Carl. Can you recommend a 3rd party ABS to try? Im just not happy with what I got. It seems very week.

The brand called Midland which is Microcenters house brand has done good for me. Frys house brand called Shaxon works well if you only use basic colors. Stay away from their neon colors. Unless you like taking your extruder apart and soaking it in Acetone over night. Also any of the higher end brands. With filament you will usually get what you pay for.

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 04:09:24 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/102218/#p102218 <![CDATA[Re: what should I be printing with?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/102217/#p102217 Thanks Carl. Can you recommend a 3rd party ABS to try? Im just not happy with what I got. It seems very week.

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 04:07:43 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/102217/#p102217 <![CDATA[Re: what should I be printing with?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/102213/#p102213 Your model is supposed to be able to use PLA, but only XYZ brand.  They have it specially formulated to melt at a much lower temp than third party PLA. You will need to do some mods if you want to use PLA but not XYZ brand. PLA performs better but is not as durable, can not be used outside, and will warp if used far parts in a vehicle.

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 03:57:06 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/102213/#p102213 <![CDATA[what should I be printing with?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/102209/#p102209 I have a 1.0A printing with 3rd party abs. What all materials can I print with this set up? I don't like how ABS is coming out. Is PLA any better? Can I try it?
  thanks

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