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ArdWrknTrk

Re: A new tool

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There are many formulations of Nylon.
Different properties and TG temperatures.

One thing to keep in mind is that they are all hygroscopic. (Like the welding flux discussed above)
Nylon needs to be dry, or the moisture will flash to steam when in the head causing all kinds of problems.

It seems 'Nylon' filament is usually extruded at 260-270C, and I don't know if Bill's printer is capable of that.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Gary Lewis

Re: A new tool

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Thank you for capitalizing "Nylon". As an ex-DuPont employee I should have done so as well.

But I didn't realize it is hygroscopic. That would be a problem when heating it above 212. Is storing it in a zip-lock bag sufficient or does it have to be in heated storage?

I was fairly up to speed on 3D printing a couple of years ago, but haven't followed it since so I'm sure there have been many, MANY advancements in printers and material in that time.

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ArdWrknTrk

Re: A new tool

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I guess that would depend on how permeable the bag is???
Maybe a Mylar Ziploc bag would be better than PE? IDK

Dessicant in the bag would surely help.
Vacuum or "oven" like the light bulb storage of welding rods couldn't hurt.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

85lebaront2

Re: A new tool

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In reply to this post by Gary Lewis

The software with the printer does allow for different materials and heat levels. I joined a FB users group so I can ask further questions there.

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Gary Lewis

Re: A new tool

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So, what else have you made?

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ArdWrknTrk

Re: A new tool

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Maybe we ought to start a CAD/3D thread in the tools subforum?

Anything related to code or equipment to execute it could be included.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Gary Lewis

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Good idea!

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85lebaront2

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In reply to this post by Gary Lewis

A little widget called a Hilbert_Cube_a which is a complex bunch of various angles. I will get a picture of it sometime. The software gives 3 levels of build, fast, standard and fine I think is the other. Apparently the speed and layer thickness are the variables it does have a temperature setting and material tabs. I do have some ABS along with the PLA filament.

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ArdWrknTrk

Re: A new tool

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Bill,

Have you read anything on vapor polishing your printed objects?
This was a 'thing' when consumer filament printers first came out, but I don't know if it still is.

Another suggestion might be using a vibratory case polisher to burnish your prints.
Seems a lot safer than having a simmering chamber of acetone in the house.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Ray Cecil

Re: A new tool

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Everyone needs a good setup like that. Its on my list of things to get. So far I haven't run into needing to cut anything a cut-off wheel and a grinding can't handle. But the heat would be nice for loosening the rusty stuff. All I have at the moment is propane.

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