Notifications
Clear all

ABS or PET for Replacement Extruder Parts?  

  RSS
Tim3D20
(@tim3d20)
Active Member
ABS or PET for Replacement Extruder Parts?

I'm printing some backup extruder parts to have on hand in case something on mine breaks. Do you guys prefer using ABS for the extruder or PET? I know PET has decent resistance to warpage caused by creep, but ABS has much better heat resistance for parts like the fan shroud. Any suggestions?

Posted : 22/10/2018 3:50 am
Olef
 Olef
(@olef)
Prominent Member
Re: ABS or PET for Replacement Extruder Parts?

Printers come from the factory with all PETG except for the ABS fan shroud. Seems to work fine.

Posted : 22/10/2018 8:06 am
Nikolai
(@nikolai)
Noble Member
Re: ABS or PET for Replacement Extruder Parts?

MK3 parts are designed for PETG. If you print it ABS, you will get smaller dimensions.
Printed mine in PETG without any issues.

Often linked posts:
Going small with MMU2
Real Multi Material
My prints on Instagram

Posted : 22/10/2018 6:23 pm
Share: