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Thread: Prints are brittle
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03-16-2015, 11:51 AM #1
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Prints are brittle
I've deiced to buy a printer mainly to do the whole E-nable prosthetic building. When I print they come out very clean but brittle. I can break the with no little to no force. I noticed my supports are wavy but the prints are fine. I'm using ABS and PLA with the same affect. Here is my set up.
Creator with Enclosure kit.( I take it off for PLA)
ABS Temp:210/Bed Temp: 115
PLA Temp:220/Bed Temp: 100
Also, do you guy know any good test prints/things to test for brittleness?
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03-16-2015, 12:09 PM #2
First off your PLA is too hot, and ABS way too cold. Hotter temps with ABS helps layer adhesion.
I usually print 20x20x10 cubes, 100% infill. Then to test adhesion try to cut in half with some side cutters. Careful not to slip and cut your fingers off.
You need to be at about 235/90c for ABS and 210/50c for PLA. PLA doesn't really need a heated plate, but just having it warm doesn't hurt.
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03-16-2015, 03:38 PM #3
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Thanks for the info, I'll give it a try.
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