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thilo.k
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Recommended slicer settings for spare parts?

What slicer settings do you recommend for printing spare parts for the i3mk3? Especially those under tensile stress like the extruder-body? Can PLA take the temperature or do i need ABS? What is a proper infill and so on?

Posted : 28/01/2019 8:33 pm
Nikolai
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Re: Recommended slicer settings for spare parts?

Would recommend to stay with PETG.
PLA -> will deform
ABS -> require dimension adjusments. Parts might break over time. I've seen that on my original MK2 ABS parts.
anything else -> have fun with experiments. I've seen PC and PETG carbon infused parts in the wild.

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Posted : 28/01/2019 8:50 pm
thilo.k
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Topic starter answered:
Re: Recommended slicer settings for spare parts?

Thanks

Posted : 02/02/2019 9:22 am
Peter M
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Re: Recommended slicer settings for spare parts?

Prusa has gcode ready made for abs or petg.

Posted : 04/02/2019 1:06 pm
Nikolai
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Re: Recommended slicer settings for spare parts?


Prusa has gcode ready made for abs or petg.

Kind of. PR is offering gcode only for extruder R3 parts for both ABS and PETG. https://www.prusa3d.com/prusa-i3-printable-parts/

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

Posted : 04/02/2019 6:48 pm
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