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Step-by-Step Build Guide (cont'd)
3D Printing Tips
We had good results printing LW-PLA at 250ºC at an Extrusion Multiplier of 0.4
and a bed temp of 60ºC. You will also likely combat quite a bit of stringing with
LW-PLA. We increase X/Y Axis Movement Speed to 200mm/s and run the cooling
fan at 25% to help combat stringing.
Standard PLA Temperatures:
We see good results printing Paramount3D PLA at 225ºC
with a bed temperature of 70ºC. Experiment with your
particular printer and brand of material to ensure proper
layer bonding but you will likely land somewhere between
210 and 240ºC.
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ColorFabb LW-PLA
ColorFabb LW-PLA is an interesting material that uses foaming
technology to achieve lightweight, low density PLA parts. This
material is printed at a higher temperature (which causes it
to expand) and a much lower extrusion multiplier than standard
PLA. In order to determine the proper nozzle temperature and
extrusion multipler for your particular printer you can follow
ColorFabb's instructions:
Cooling Fan:
Typically, PLA is printed with the fan set to 100%. However,
this can cause layer bonding issues when printing thin walled
aircraft. We have experienced nice , clean outer surfaces
when keeping the fan speed up to 20% without negatively
affecting layer bonding. Experiment with fan speeds set
between 0 - 20%.
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