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Nozzle temperature:
255 - 275 °C
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Bed temperature:
70 - 90 °C (a larger object requires a higher temperature)
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Heatbed:
Make sure the surface is clean, as described in
chapter. Apply a thin layer of glue stick when using the Smooth PEI
sheet.
12.7 Nylon (Taulman Bridge)
Nylon is a very strong, ductile and versatile material suitable especially for mechanical
components. It is flexible in thin layers but with very good adhesion between layers. Nylon
must be stored in a dry environment. Otherwise, it quickly absorbs air humidity and bubbles
form in the material. Dry nylon filament prints smooth objects with a glossy finish.
Advantages
Disadvantages
Mechanical properties
Must be stored in a dry environment
Chemical resistance
Somewhat difficult to print
Flexible, but strong
May warp
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Nozzle temperature:
240 °C
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Bed temperature:
80 - 90 °C.
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Heatbed:
Do not print on the smooth PEI sheet. Apply a thin layer of glue stick on
the Satin and Textured powder coated sheets.
Typical use
● screws, nuts
● replacement parts
● gearboxes
12.8 XT (ColorFabb)
The XT by ColorFabb is tough and ductile. The prints do not warp, have good temperature
resistance and a glossy finish.
Advantages
Disadvantages
Higher temperature resistance (up to
80 °C)
Slightly worse bridging
Food safe
Higher price
High toughness and ductility
Almost odorless when printing
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Nozzle temperature:
240 - 260 °C
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Bed temperature:
60 - 90 °C (a larger object requires a higher temperature)
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