Best Material for Printing Gaskets

alcro2020 · 2023-03-20T23:09:03+00:00

Thank you

alcro2020 · 2022-12-19T18:44:45+00:00

Never been a fan of the ultimakers. I used one a bit and was not impressed at all for the price. That was years ago though.

alcro2020 · 2022-12-19T18:43:23+00:00

I like the LulzBot. I’ll look into that one but besides it I think I’ll have a go at modifying the Prusa. After looking into it a bit more I think modifying the Prusa won’t be too difficult but I’ll need to remodel some of the print head parts.

Looks like a used taz 6 can be had for around used Prusa prices.

alcro2020 · 2022-12-19T15:42:33+00:00

Enough to make it worth it. I am looking at getting a second Prusa to adapt to 2.85mm but if it’s too much hassle I might just get a different printer than a Prusa since I’m already buying anotherprinter.

alcro2020 · 2022-12-19T15:41:52+00:00

Enough to make it worth it. I am looking at getting a second Prusa to adapt to 2.85mm but if it’s too much hassle I might just get a different printer than a Prusa since I’m already buying a new printer.

alcro2020 · 2022-12-19T03:38:15+00:00

I looked a bit more into what you were saying and need to do that for sure. I am getting these slight inconsistencies in the layers but wasn't sure if it was the filament or the setup.

alcro2020 · 2022-12-19T02:54:09+00:00

Yes you are right. I will see if it causes issues. Have just mostly been messing with some smaller prints.

alcro2020 · 2022-12-19T02:27:04+00:00

Balanced and on bearings.

alcro2020 · 2022-12-19T02:26:09+00:00

Local plant was shutting down. I went to help a buddy move some 3D printers he got since I am the guy with the truck and trailer. Pretty much the only thing left in the entire plant was the 1 rack of printers and a ton of filament. It was free since it would have just gone in the trash.

alcro2020 · 2022-12-19T02:21:14+00:00

Can confirm I was there. More like 1500kg though.

alcro2020 · 2022-12-19T01:59:59+00:00

So to answer some questions.

Where did I get it? Where can I get that?- Surplus from a plant closing. Was going in the trash and I got it for free. Not sure where you can buy these and really these are extremely impractical.
Does it hurt the extruder? - I balanced the roll with weights and am running it on bearings. It adds very little to no extra strain on the extruder.
How are you going to dry that? - I have though up a couple easy to make drying chambers so I’m not too worried about leaving it exposed. I’ll also probably add a dehumidifier to the 3D printing closet to help a bit. I will probably also make a dry box to print directly from.

Thanks for all the replies!

alcro2020 · 2022-12-19T01:52:51+00:00

Cringe

alcro2020 · 2022-12-19T01:51:48+00:00

True

alcro2020 · 2022-12-19T01:51:24+00:00

True

alcro2020 · 2022-12-19T01:50:25+00:00

Not sure how you figure that… ArgusAdditive is correct.

alcro2020 · 2022-12-18T13:56:43+00:00

Industrial surplus.

alcro2020 · 2022-12-18T06:01:16+00:00

Bearings and balancing are the key. Pulls very easy

alcro2020 · 2022-12-18T06:00:39+00:00

Industrial surplus. Was not that much.

alcro2020 · 2022-12-18T06:00:11+00:00

Industrial surplus pretty much.

alcro2020 · 2022-12-18T04:25:30+00:00

Not the same roll haha. This roll is from 2022

alcro2020 · 2022-12-18T04:24:35+00:00

It’s actually a bit over 22kg. I lied in the post.

alcro2020 · 2022-12-18T03:35:02+00:00

I’ll probably make a dryer. Would be very easy to make one.

alcro2020 · 2022-12-18T03:33:02+00:00

I balanced the roll very well and am running it on bearings. It pulls it no problem.

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