11.11
PC-ABS
(E3D)
Polycarbonate ABS (PC-ABS) is an enhanced version of traditional ABS. It offers easier
processing, higher strength, stiffness, and temperature resistance. PC-ABS is also suitable
for structures with openings, its bridging capability is improved compared to ABS. Typical
usage
of
PC-ABS
is
for
durable
plastic
parts
like
television
or
computer
casings.
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
Lightweight
Warps
Good
for
mechanical
parts
Low
elasticity
● Nozzle
temperature:
270
-
280
°C
● Bed
temperature:
100
-
110
°C
(bigger
object
->
higher
temp.)
● Heatbed:
Make
sure
the
surface
of
the
heatbed
is
clean.
11.12
Dialing
in
new
materials
Each
manufacturer
produces
slightly
different
material
even
though,
they
are
under
the
same
group.
For
example
Prusa
PLA
and
ColorFabb
PLA
will
have
a
slightly
different
output
when
printed.
To
achieve
the
best
possible
output
you
should
experiment
with
the
nozzle
temperature
,
fan
speed
,
speed
and
flow
.
All
of
these
can
be
changed
even
during
a
from
the
Tweak
menu
on
the
LCD
panel.
The
same
idea
also
applies
even
for
materials
which
are
not
listed
here.
Take
the
manufacturer-suggested
settings,
find
the
closest
match
in
Slic3r
material
profiles,
modify
and
save
as
new.
Continue
by
printing
a
few
simple
test
pieces
and
continuously
use
the
Tweak
menu.
After
each
improvement,
don’t
forget
to
modify
the
settings
in
Slic3r.
Reset
the
tweak
values
before
every
print.
Don’t
forget
to
share
your
settings
on
our
forums
or
directly
with
us.
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