Perfect Enclosure Printing with PLA
Since PLA is perfectly happy at room temperature, the only reason to enclose it is for improved
indoor air quality. PLA typically prints with a bed temperature of 60C, so it's going to heat the
enclosure less than ABS right o
ff
the bat. Always make sure to print with an enclosure fan and
monitor the internal temperature, which ideally should be in the 30-35C range or lower if you
can get it.
If you'd like to lower the temperature further you can always buy a more powerful fan, but the
easiest thing to do is just crack the front door a little to increase airflow. But won't that let out
all of the volatile organic compounds coming o
ff
the hot end? The key is the negative pressure
combined with the fact that the particles are extremely small and light.
As you can see, the fan keeps the air flowing in and the harmful particles flowing into the vent
or filter.
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