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Today, 07:18 AMPS You could print the fromn and the back and a living hinge at the same time which would make it a little easier2 replies | 284 view(s) -
Today, 07:07 AMSimple answer without support on a fdm printer you can't print it in one piece redesign it to be printed in 3 or 4 parts. print the front and back...2 replies | 284 view(s)
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Today, 06:59 AMGambo replied to a thread Failed print, curling on calibration Prusa Mk3S in Tips, Tricks and Tech HelpYou have zero of very low adhesion to the print bed. Try setting the print head closer to the bed about 0.1 mm or 3 thou (0.003") And / Or use a bed...1 replies | 53 view(s)
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Today, 06:52 AMIt sound like you have a leak of filament from between the end of the Bowden tube and the nozzle. Make sure the end of the Bowden tube is really cut...3 replies | 92 view(s)
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04-15-2021, 04:43 AMGambo replied to a thread filament extrusion with highly loaded powder content in General 3D Printing DiscussionIf your problem is uneven distribution of the TiO2 you should try making and using a ball mill, essentially a strong barrel about 1/3 full of large...3 replies | 234 view(s)
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04-14-2021, 10:46 AMYes holes in flat horizontal surfaces are usually OK but holes in vertical surfaces often distort if they are more than a few mm in dia. when...16 replies | 988 view(s)
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04-14-2021, 06:13 AMGambo replied to a thread filament extrusion with highly loaded powder content in General 3D Printing DiscussionHi Alang You don't say what you are trying to achieve (other than a high load of filler), what equipment you have, or your knowledge of polymer...3 replies | 234 view(s)
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04-13-2021, 10:30 AMIf you do get filament with the printer it will most likely be PLA so only at best semi flexible but easy to print. Several of the filament...23 replies | 945 view(s)
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04-12-2021, 10:55 AMStarplanet just for the record one of the really easily printed nylons like Tauman 230 which is quiet soft or Spectrum PA 6 would suit your needs.23 replies | 945 view(s)
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04-12-2021, 10:52 AMThanks for the compliment CA but I've just ordered a sapphire pro!!!23 replies | 945 view(s)
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04-12-2021, 09:58 AMBowden Extruders are a system of feeding the printing Filament into the "hot end" the part that has the nozzle and melts the filament separated by a...23 replies | 945 view(s)
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04-12-2021, 08:49 AMPs if you do decide to take my advice and print in sections you might want to look at the Two Trees Sapphire 2 pro its under £200 on offer at...23 replies | 945 view(s)
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04-12-2021, 08:45 AMI have been printing all sorts of materials on a simple Ender 3 plus a Bowden printer and have no problem printing PolyProp so no problem. for your...23 replies | 945 view(s)
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04-12-2021, 05:52 AMAnother choice for flexible printing is polypropylene. It is possible to print polyp on most simple machines - I have don quite a lot using an...23 replies | 945 view(s)
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04-11-2021, 06:51 AMhi Fritz I thought there might be a music connection there some where - wasn.t sure about the name of the cleft you use as a logo I am a rather poor...16 replies | 988 view(s)
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04-09-2021, 03:34 AMHi FritzThe person who called additive manufacture rapid prototyping was obviously not talking about print speeds. Having said that in the last year...16 replies | 988 view(s)
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04-06-2021, 10:50 AMHI CA \On the subject of Nylons you are right the Taulman Nylon Bridge and 230 are soft and very flexible but the Spectrum PA6 LW is...26 replies | 1264 view(s)
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04-06-2021, 10:38 AMGreat Rant how I do agree!!!!26 replies | 1264 view(s)
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04-06-2021, 08:21 AMPS when you are on the print setting menu don't click on the little pop up gear wheel !!26 replies | 1264 view(s)
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04-06-2021, 08:15 AMIf you go to the print settings screen and use the 3 bars to set it to Advanced mode. at the top of the settings menu are a whole lot of setting to...26 replies | 1264 view(s)
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04-06-2021, 08:08 AMHi Terry you have got to the wrong screen in Cura. This screen is the one allows you to set the parameters which can be changed from the advanced...26 replies | 1264 view(s)
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04-06-2021, 08:03 AMHi Terry you have got to the wrong screen in Cura. This screen is the one allows you to set the parameters which can be changed from the advanced...26 replies | 1264 view(s)
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04-05-2021, 08:56 AMThanks for the compliment. I'm sorry I do tend to lecture but I am glad you found the information useful Colin26 replies | 1264 view(s)
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04-05-2021, 08:43 AMPS I don't post treat assemblies other than chasing some larger threads. Very large threads like those securing bottle Tops are spiral objects...26 replies | 1264 view(s)
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04-05-2021, 08:27 AMIn Cura if you hover over a parameter say wall count it will pop up a brief description. support.ultimaker.com has a full manual on line.All nylons...26 replies | 1264 view(s)
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04-05-2021, 07:36 AMGambo replied to a thread Noob Looking to Print Delrin - Advice on Getting There in General 3D Printing DiscussionI have to admit I have failed entirely to print Delrin even with the help of the filament manufacturer and concluded I would have to wait until I...5 replies | 706 view(s)
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04-05-2021, 07:19 AMdepending on your nozzle size your wall count will have to vary. With the standard nozzle of 0.4mm a wall count of 10 will give you a rather thick...26 replies | 1264 view(s)
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04-02-2021, 06:13 AMIf it is any help we mostly use M3 to M6 threads from the thread pop up menu "modeled" ( also in thread pop up)using nylon 6 and cura slicer with...26 replies | 1264 view(s)
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04-01-2021, 12:47 PMHi Sorry I was a bit lax with the instructions familiarity breeds contempt!!! If from the "design" page you select "Solid" and select the "Create"...26 replies | 1264 view(s)
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04-01-2021, 09:33 AMIn Fusion 360 in the sketch tool box there is a thread command that adds a thread to the inside of a hole or the outside of a cylinder if you use...26 replies | 1264 view(s)
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- Scientist and development engineer for more than 50 years, still working well what else would I do!!.
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What plastic materials can I print?
04-14-2021, 09:59 AM in General 3D Printing Discussion