https://www.soliforum.com/topic/16160/checking-moisture-content/ Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:36:10 +0000 PunBB https://www.soliforum.com/post/132851/#p132851 I was hopping more for a, buy this device, stick it in your bag, wait 10 minutes (or whatever) and read the gauge. sigh....

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:36:10 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/132851/#p132851 https://www.soliforum.com/post/132848/#p132848 There are moisture analyzers I have seen and worked on a few for customers that produce polymers.   These are precision electronic balances with a heater  and controls built in. You weigh a sample then set the heat temp and timer then reweigh. These are expensive lab devices. Not made for home use.

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2017 22:23:06 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/132848/#p132848 https://www.soliforum.com/post/132847/#p132847 Some polymers are more sensitive to moisture than others. It is fairly difficult in practice to measure moisture content of a polymer especially for the home DIY'er. Better to just dry the raw material prior to extrusion, if it is a polymer with high moisture sensitivity (like PLA).

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2017 22:01:23 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/132847/#p132847 https://www.soliforum.com/post/132846/#p132846 I read moisture content should be between 50ppm and 250ppm before extruding. What is the name of the tool used to measure this?

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