Topic: what should I be printing with?
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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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.
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Re: what should I be printing with?
Thanks Carl. Can you recommend a 3rd party ABS to try? Im just not happy with what I got. It seems very week.
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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.
Printing since 2009 and still love it!
Anycubic 4MAX best $225 ever invested.
Voxelabs Proxima SLA. 6 inch 2k Mono LCD.
Anycubic Predator, massive Delta machine. 450 x 370 print envelope.
Anycubic 4MAX best $225 ever invested.
Voxelabs Proxima SLA. 6 inch 2k Mono LCD.
Anycubic Predator, massive Delta machine. 450 x 370 print envelope.
Re: what should I be printing with?
Nice thanks. I have one about an hour away from me. Thanks
Re: what should I be printing with?
They have makerbot filament also. Is that better?
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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.
Printing since 2009 and still love it!
Anycubic 4MAX best $225 ever invested.
Voxelabs Proxima SLA. 6 inch 2k Mono LCD.
Anycubic Predator, massive Delta machine. 450 x 370 print envelope.
Anycubic 4MAX best $225 ever invested.
Voxelabs Proxima SLA. 6 inch 2k Mono LCD.
Anycubic Predator, massive Delta machine. 450 x 370 print envelope.
Re: what should I be printing with?
HIPS is also a good one to print with it prints at the same temp as abs and doesn't smell as bad
Da Vinci AiO with firmware 1.1.1 using xyzscan 1.1.18
E3Dv6 hotend with custom carriage with Borosilicate glass bed
123D Design and Simplify3D, Replaced PS with a Solidgear Flex320
Zerokart resetter, Installed a Extruder Controller for higher temps
E3Dv6 hotend with custom carriage with Borosilicate glass bed
123D Design and Simplify3D, Replaced PS with a Solidgear Flex320
Zerokart resetter, Installed a Extruder Controller for higher temps
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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?
Printing since 2009 and still love it!
Anycubic 4MAX best $225 ever invested.
Voxelabs Proxima SLA. 6 inch 2k Mono LCD.
Anycubic Predator, massive Delta machine. 450 x 370 print envelope.
Anycubic 4MAX best $225 ever invested.
Voxelabs Proxima SLA. 6 inch 2k Mono LCD.
Anycubic Predator, massive Delta machine. 450 x 370 print envelope.
Re: what should I be printing with?
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
Da Vinci AiO with firmware 1.1.1 using xyzscan 1.1.18
E3Dv6 hotend with custom carriage with Borosilicate glass bed
123D Design and Simplify3D, Replaced PS with a Solidgear Flex320
Zerokart resetter, Installed a Extruder Controller for higher temps
E3Dv6 hotend with custom carriage with Borosilicate glass bed
123D Design and Simplify3D, Replaced PS with a Solidgear Flex320
Zerokart resetter, Installed a Extruder Controller for higher temps
Re: what should I be printing with?
I can change the temp. I have a cartridge recounter. I'm looking for the strongest material I can print.
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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.
Printing since 2009 and still love it!
Anycubic 4MAX best $225 ever invested.
Voxelabs Proxima SLA. 6 inch 2k Mono LCD.
Anycubic Predator, massive Delta machine. 450 x 370 print envelope.
Anycubic 4MAX best $225 ever invested.
Voxelabs Proxima SLA. 6 inch 2k Mono LCD.
Anycubic Predator, massive Delta machine. 450 x 370 print envelope.
Re: what should I be printing with?
You can print pet-g. Microcenter's brand works just fine.
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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.