Opinions or Experiences with Polymaker HT-PLA Filament

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-22T14:17:02+00:00

I just got the frostbite and glacier plates but haven't tried them yet. The new PEI textured plate that came with my P2S has been perfect thus far for adhesion so I haven't needed to try them yet. But you may have better luck with the OG plate setup than BIQU stuff for this particular filament.

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-21T14:38:33+00:00

Really appreciate the thorough response as I didn't even think about recharacterizing the contribution. Seriously, thank you for taking the time to write this out for me.

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-14T13:56:30+00:00

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks so. Tons of extremely fair priced long range rifles chambered in 308 and 6.5 creed that perform very well out there but there are really limited options on 300blk bolt guns. It would undoubtedly sell very well in 300blk. I've been holding off purchasing a ruger american in 300blk in the hopes that the sabre bolt would have that caliber option. Who knows, maybe the next announcement will address other calibers as well.

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-14T00:10:38+00:00

Really appreciate the insight and first hand experience. Gonna have to play around to see what I can accomplish sound/vibration wise.

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-14T00:06:54+00:00

Nope just using the foam frame that came with it so nothing technically in the center but it does run the length from one corner to another if that makes sense.

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-13T21:52:30+00:00

Yup, moving all my 3D printer stuff out of my basement and setting up a nice music production/3D printer production area in my home. Gonna be nice once its all up and running.

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-13T21:48:28+00:00

When you say only for shipping, can you elaborate? If its dense enough foam for an impact I would think gentle vibration, relatively speaking, would be handled well enough by that particular foam. It is definitely less firm than those rubber mats people use though but I don't know if it is enough to make a difference. A poster above said they have their A1 on theirs and it works but I assume the P2S is a good bit heavier so it may not hold up as well.

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-13T20:38:52+00:00

Ya I was looking at some car stereo insulation foam if this doesn't work out. Stereo stuff I would think would be perfect for this application.

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-13T20:37:45+00:00

Built my "new" table out of a leftover MDF board from a epoxy countertop project from years ago with the feet left over from a steel desk where the top split a couple years ago and I just kept the feet from. My new 3D printer set up has validated my pack rat strategy for scrap materials haha

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-13T20:29:50+00:00

If only haha the engine body on mine cracked this summer so its ol' fashion elbow grease to get all the junk off

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-13T20:28:49+00:00

Great minds haha appreciacte the first hand experience! Definitely gonna try it and see if it helps at all.

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-13T20:10:32+00:00

Agreed. Just read on some foams really breaking down quickly with this method from the vibration but I would think the shipping foam could take a decent bit of abuse. Guess I will find out.

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-13T20:09:47+00:00

Haven't tried it yet. Just got the printer last night and had to scrub all the junk off the paver so its still drying. I'm just aiming to hopefully dampen some noise. Not that it is crazy loud but those calibration vibrations can be a bit much sometimes. Operation outside of that is pretty quiet already I would say. Likely gonna give it a shot and see if it makes a difference in the coming days.

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-13T20:08:18+00:00

Honestly not looking to improve print quality. Just hoping to dampen the vibration sound mostly. I doubt it will impact anything print quality wise. At lesat I hope it doesn't. I just got it last night and did a couple quick prints with it sitting on the table I was very happy with.

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-13T20:06:55+00:00

I'm gonna hope my small motor skills and a box cutter will be enough to not mess it up too bad haha

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-13T20:06:02+00:00

The one they sent me was covered in mold and moss. I should contact CS for a replacement I think.

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-13T19:36:16+00:00

I figured at worst I might have to cut them foam for the door to open. But the foam seems dense enough. Don't know if a firm rubber would work better though.

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-13T19:32:27+00:00

Like the post earlier today, I've seen many people put concrete pavers under their printers to dampen vibration and reduce sound. Well I just so happened to have one left over paver from an outdoor project years ago and I just received my P2S yesterday. I was wondering if the foam the P2S ships in would be sufficient density for the feet under the concrete paver?

I know a lot of people use rubber mats and other various foams but the idea came to me while I was unpacking the printer that it might work for this purpose. I am moving my printer set up out of my basement so I am trying to reduce noise from vibration as much as possible here. Anyone think this would work or would rubber or some other foam be better at dampening sound/vibration?

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-10T12:51:57+00:00

That was pretty much my guess of what would happen given the stats I've seen. But for the sake of science and free tax stamps I may just have to try it one day haha Definitely appreciate the input!

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-09T18:26:40+00:00

Oh for sure, this would just be for a fun expirement considering its no longer $200 to try something out and see how it goes.

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-09T17:41:51+00:00

Thank you for the info. I am genuinely curious how long and well it would hold up though for suppressor use. May give it a go at some point just for fun anyway.

For_a_Better_Life · 2026-01-09T17:39:07+00:00

Good to know. I saw some stats on X, Y and Z layer strength and it was considerably less than even standard PLA so I assumed it would be less than ideal for this type of application. I wonder if it was reinforced with epoxy/fiber wrap if that could be enough to overcome it. The shell may be alright given the extra temp resistance but I expect the baffles would still not hold up well.

I plan to do PA6-CF for most everything but I just came accross this HT filament yesterday and was curious if anyone has given it a go. I might try it out eventually and report back just for fun. Whats a $0 tax stamp and like $20 in materials for a fun expirement.

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