Hi all,
Just writing a short post to update y’all on the new material i’ve started using.
NEW!!! High Temp Polycarbonate Filament can withstand temperatures up to 112C/233F.
• High thermal properties with a Tg of 118°C and HDT of 112°C
• Superior thermal properties vs. PLA, PETG, ABS, and ASA
For now this is a special order, will need at least a week lead time. Just until we can get a steady flow of material.
A lot of the newer owners are running hotter than previous versions. We’ve had reports of temps up to 100C/212F. With these temperatures, the cheaper materials like PLA, PLA +, ABS, ABS Max, and HIPS all have a Glass transition temperature below 100C/212F.
The problem is that the material is much more expensive than the materials listed above. You are talking about a price difference of approximately 3x what the cheaper material costs.
With miners now costing upwards of $20,000, why risk the parts warping and losing shape? You risk losing the connection to the miner or, even worse, the ducting coming off.
We have tested this material in the oven, and it stays solid till 107C/225F.
The only material available for 3D printers that can withstand higher than this is the Carbon Fiber infused filament. But that material is even more expensive, and you only gain around 8C/46F over this Polycarbonate.
If you are having issues with high temps, below are a few tips and tricks to help reduce the running temps of your miners.
• If you are running on 5/6” ducting, it may be worth upgrading to 8”; this will increase the airflow and be more forgiving regarding bends and kinks in the ducting run.
• Try to reduce the bends and kinks as best you can. The more you have, the more the airflow will get restricted and cause back pressure, increasing running temps.
• You can try and support the ducting about 6” from the joint of the ducting and our shroud. As a result, you reduce the weight on the shroud, lowering the chance of the shroud warping.
• Keep the ducting run as short as possible, and this will also improve airflow.
If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with us.
I am located in Killeen Texas,
sales@3dps4u.com