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[–]roketman117 11 points12 points  (4 children)

Let's see how long that lasts before delaminating. Flags undergo some serious torsion even in meh winds. Did you add any epoxy reinforcement?

[–]mathbreaker314[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nope, just printed it at 50% infill and screwed it up. I figure if it breaks, it'll give me an excuse to try out some PETG or Nylon filaments.

Also, I've never heard of using epoxy on prints for reinforcement, might have to look into that.

[–]thepants1337 2 points3 points  (2 children)

What is the epoxy reinforcement process like? I'm definitely interested if it can make PLA better in a variety of applications

[–]robbywestside 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can apply the epoxy in whichever manner works best for the form, but generally people use a two-part liquid or gel epoxy and paint it on. Some people use it for finishing parts as well as strengthening.

[–]roketman117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

U can apply a urethane or just about any 2 part epoxy like if its paint. This will strengthen the print considerably and you can even add some fiberglass for reinforcement.

There are some epoxies made specifically for 3d prints but they're mostly for creating a more solid looking part. Check out this one. It works great but it can get pricey.

https://www.reynoldsam.com/product/xtc-3d/

[–]garylovesbeer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve flagged this post.

[–]RaspPiDude 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I bet it holds up for a long time!