ATLAS SERIES
3D Printing Materials
3D PRINTING MATERIALS
The Atlas 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 1.75 mm diameter—this is the filament
diameter that works with Atlas.
•
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 110º C—this is the high end temperature of the print
bed.
Recommended
Material
Extruder Temp
Bed Temp
PLA
195-210° C
45-80° C
ABS
240-260° C
70-90° C
TPU
220-230° C
45-50° C
NYLON
230-265° C
90° C
PC
+250° C
125-130° C
HIPS
230-240° C
80° C
PVA
200-210° 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.
VENDORS & MANUFACTURERS
Material vendors that we have used include:
•
formfutura.com
•
treedfilaments.com
•
www.filoalfa3d.com
•
taulman3d.com
Online reference links:
• http://filaments.ca/pages/temperature-guide
This is a guide to temperatures for various materials such as PLA, ABS, 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.
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.
Some filaments are more hydrophobic than others, If you cant keep your filament moisture free then before use dry it in the owen.
( 50°C for 60 min minimum )
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.
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