Quote Originally Posted by curious aardvark View Post
please someone else try it out. And let me know where I went wrong :-)

I found this stuff the worst filament to print with I've ever tried - and that includes two of taulmans earlier nylon filaments as well.

Does it need an enclosed printer ?
Are the recommended print temps way off - I'd really like to know.

I just couldn't get any joy from this stuff at all.
We did some experimenting and had pretty good success on our first attempt using our own settings (derived from taulman3D's general specs for Alloy 910). Very fine stringing, discolorations, and exterior nozzle buildup were encountered, but the printed part was strong and would have been functional.

Since we couldn't leave it at "good enough", we did a second run using Lulzbot's Alloy 910 Cura printing profile available on their website. I'm not afraid to say the printed part looked PERFECT. Lulzbot nailed it.

The difference in settings between the two runs? The Lulzbot settings included higher printing speeds (which is contrary to general guidelines for nylons), less retraction (less than 1/2 what taulman3D recommends), and higher plate temp. We also used gluestick instead of 1:1 glue/water for bed prep the second print and it worked great (the 1:1 method peeled off the PEI in the last moments of printing). Printer was a Lulzbot TAZ 5 with 0.5mm nozzle. No enclosure. 2.85mm diameter filament.

Go here to see some photos.

Anyway, to address your challenges, many have said the settings have to be dialed in well for your particular setup. We might have to agree. And while the Lulzbot profile worked perfectly for us, similar settings on another printer may not give the same results. It might be worth you trying to duplicate, though, as the material really does impart some nice qualities into a part.