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04-10-2015, 12:44 PM #1
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Interest in printing with Nylon; can FF Creator X handle it?
It seems the extruder gets hot enough at 260C, but I see where all metal hot ends are recommended, and my X rebrand def has a (PTFE?) plastic guide tube.
I've also seen people say that doesn't matter if the guide tube is insulated from the extruder head.
Anyone know if the Creator X can print Nylon? It seems the Pro does have an all metal hot end.
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04-10-2015, 03:04 PM #2
I've used Bridge Nylon at 245, and it works great. I have ran mine up to 280 for several hours, but if you do that keep a close eye on the PTFE Liner. It will deform much faster at higher temps.
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04-10-2015, 04:25 PM #3
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04-10-2015, 05:07 PM #4
Bridge is just a lower temp formulation by Taulmann.
By keep an eye on it I mean take the nozzle off and check the tube occasionally. You won't smell anything except the nylon melting.
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04-10-2015, 05:28 PM #5
Acutally it had been a while since I looked up the specs on Bridge. Most of the nylon from Taluman looks to print at the same temp. I think Bridge is supposed to be better at not absorbing water. Look for Taulman on the web, they have full specs of all their products.
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04-13-2015, 07:07 AM #6
bridge is supposed to warp less and absorb less water.
There's no problem with printing with nylo from a creator x. Just remember you're printing with the least user friendly filament currently available.
It will warp, string and warp a bit more.
I've succesfully printed very small items with taulman 618. Also got a roll of bridge I haven't yet had time to play with.
But if you can find a different filament to do the same job - that would be my recommendation.
Avoid nylon, it's a real pita.
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04-13-2015, 02:10 PM #7
I had the best luck with a 80c heated bed using permanent glue stick. Less warping. This goes against the advice on the site talumann site.
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08-21-2015, 05:34 PM #8
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hi, continue wtih this topic, I had issues with delamination, any suggestion? it seems 245 is low thanks
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09-04-2015, 11:53 AM #9
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09-04-2015, 02:07 PM #10
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The higher temperatures required for printing with nylon may cause the PTFE liner inside of the hotend to produce toxic fumes, as mentioned here https://groups.google.com/forum/#!to...ge/l4pln0nI8pI
Also, the plastic extruder carriage tends to warp with excess exposure to higher hotend temperatures. Many users who print with nylon and polycarbonate upgrade to an aluminum carriage.
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