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Original Instructions 2015
3D PRINTING MATERIALS
The 3DP1000 printer uses 'open source’ materials—
meaning there are many different materials and
manufacturers that can be used. Here are a few
guidelines when choosing filament:
• The material must be 3 mm diameter—this is the
filament diameter that works with 3D Platform's
standard 0.6 mm nozzle, as well as other optional
nozzle sizes 0.4 mm, 0.8 mm, and 1.2 mm.
• The material must have a melt point of under
290º C—this is the high end temperature of the
extruder and nozzle.
• The material's recommended bed temperature must
be under 120º C—this is the high end temperature of
the print bed.
RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURES
VENDORS & MANUFACTURERS
Material vendors that we have used include:
•
http://ultimachine.com/
•
http://www.matterhackers.com/
•
http://colorfabb.com/
Online reference links:
•
http://filaments.ca/pages/temperature-guide
—this is
a guide to temperatures for various materials such
as PLA, ABS, NinjaFlex, Nylons, HIPS, PVA, and
many more. Simply click on the link for the material
you are interested in and you will see information
such as temperature requirements and speed
recommendations for that material.
•
http://www.matterhackers.com/3d-printer-filament
—
this is a detailed comparison of FFF filaments types.
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
Store filament in a cool place. Keep temperatures below
122° F (50° C). Keep material in sealed container or
bag with moisture-absorbing desiccant.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid dust formation.
Users should be protected from the possibility of contact
with molten material during the printing process. Use
personal protective equipment when working with heated
materials and surfaces.
FIRST AID
Eye contact:
Rinse with water, also under the eyelids,
for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
Skin contact:
Rinse with water for at least 15 minutes.
If skin irritation persists, call a physician. Cool skin
rapidly with cold water after contact with hot polymer.
Inhalation:
Move to fresh air. Call a physician.
Ingestion:
Drink water as a precaution. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not
induce vomiting without medical advice. Call a physician.
Notes to physician:
Treat symptomatically.
3D Printing Materials
Material
Recommended
Extruder Temp
Bed Temp
PLA
195-210
°
C
70
°
C
ABS
240-250
°
C
115
°
C
Ninja Flex
220-230
°
C
40-50
°
C
Nylon
230-265
°
C
115
°
C
PC
+250
°
C
125-130
°
C
HIPS
230
°
C
80
°
C
PVA
200
°
C
85
°
C
Note: The temperatures shown above are intended to provide a
starting point when initially using different materials. Fine
tuning and temperature adjustments should be expected.
Also, see filament manufacturer recommended temperatures.
Link to Video: What Materials Can Print on a 3DP1000