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Topic: Finally started working with PP plastic

Finally was able to extrude some semi-ok PP plastic.  Problem now is getting it to stick.  Tried a variety of extruder/bed temps, with and without SD2 cover, tried both regular aluminum bed with kapton and aquanet as well as a ceramic bed with aquanet.  Nothing seems to make it stick to the bed.

Suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

2 Reply by techbuilder2175

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Re: Finally started working with PP plastic

Take a look at this article
http://builders.reprap.org/2009/04/pp-printing-pt2.html

Has some tips and documentation on printing with it

Powder coated steel enclosure, 1/4" Surface grounded hardened aluminum plate, MK2A Heat bed, .200 Polished fused quartz plate, Machined quick change hot bed mount, E3D hot end, Ramps 1.4, DRV8825 stepper motor drivers

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Re: Finally started working with PP plastic

Thanks, I've seen that one already, but can't find part 1.

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Re: Finally started working with PP plastic

8mm/sec. Better grab a snickers.

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Re: Finally started working with PP plastic

Here's the first part

http://builders.reprap.org/2009/04/pp-printing.html

Powder coated steel enclosure, 1/4" Surface grounded hardened aluminum plate, MK2A Heat bed, .200 Polished fused quartz plate, Machined quick change hot bed mount, E3D hot end, Ramps 1.4, DRV8825 stepper motor drivers