Mistake to avoid while buying cheap filaments.

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09-21-2017, 09:10 AM
Emma

Mistake to avoid while buying cheap filaments.

Choosing the right filament brand is difficult with all the different manufacturers out there to pick from. Many filaments out there won't properly extrude and you end up with low quality prints. This usually happens with cheap China made filament, where quality control is lacking. The higher tolerances in diameter and roundness causes issues due to the inconsistent size and amount of material being extruded. If the filament is too thick in areas, the nozzle may jam. When the filament diameter is too thin, the gears in the extruder may lose grip, causing little to no filament to come out of the nozzle.
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Another common issue to be aware of in cheaper filament is the presence of voids. If not careful, during the manufacturing process, tiny bubbles create these pockets of air within the filament. These cavities will reduce the quality of the print by leaving voids in the surface. Loud popping sounds when printing is a good indication of these air bubbles as well. This is caused by the rapid expansion of the air and moisture pushing out through the heated nozzle.

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09-23-2017, 08:16 PM
zakocsm

what is with all the obvious copy & paste posts??

Guys, don't click on that link. It probably leads to some phishing/scam site or just some 3d filament seller.
10-11-2017, 05:38 AM
steveprinters29

Getting cheap filaments could be a risky aspect. They may not contain adequate quality and they could contain differential diameters at various points. Plus, they could also contain voids which leave tiny air bubbles in the printed products. Beware of such flaws in the cheap filaments.
10-11-2017, 05:47 AM
curious aardvark

Quote:

what is with all the obvious copy & paste posts??

Guys, don't click on that link. It probably leads to some phishing/scam site or just some 3d filament seller.

It actually leads to a large indian 3d printing company. legit company and website.

And yes i know it's a sort of spam, but I like their approach and if we do have any readers/members in india - then it's a legitimate link and service they offer.

So for the moment, I'm letting emma's posts stand.