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polo5959
(@polo5959)
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Translucent prints for lights

Hi Everyone,

 

I'm looking for translucent material (ideally PLA, but oppened to other type of filament) to create lights. I would like to create something similar to those two result.

PLA would be ideal, but I'm just concerned with the possible heat that comes from the bulb.

Any recomendation is welcome,

 

Thanks in advance

 

Posted : 16/07/2023 2:52 pm
Diem
 Diem
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PETG has a higher melting point and generally does translucent better then PLA.

Cheerio,

Posted : 16/07/2023 3:53 pm
_KaszpiR_
(@_kaszpir_)
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RE: Translucent prints for lights

Also you can use LED lights that are not that hot as classic electric bulbs.

See my GitHub and printables.com for some 3d stuff that you may like.

Posted : 17/07/2023 7:10 am
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polo5959
(@polo5959)
Eminent Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: Translucent prints for lights

Yes I was thinking to try first with PLA, and later PETG. PETG needs a drying box right?

Any product recommendation? (either PLA or PETG)

Thanks,

Posted : 20/07/2023 12:58 pm
karl-herbert
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RE: Translucent prints for lights

https://blog.prusa3d.com/3d-printed-lens-and-other-transparent-objects_31231/

wbr,

Karl

Statt zu klagen, dass wir nicht alles haben, was wir wollen, sollten wir lieber dankbar sein, dass wir nicht alles bekommen, was wir verdienen.

Posted : 20/07/2023 1:50 pm
polo5959
(@polo5959)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Translucent prints for lights

Thanks, but it’s mostly about transparent not translucent material.

I wanted to try the one from filamentum but they are out of stock unfortunatly…

Posted : 20/07/2023 3:03 pm
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