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== Filaments Allowed at Kwartzlab ==
 
== Filaments Allowed at Kwartzlab ==
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=== Prohibited Filaments ===
 
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The following materials cannot be printed at Kwartzlab
 
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* ABS
 
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* ASA
 
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* Nylon (PA6, PAHT)
 
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* PET
 
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* Any other filament not explicitly listed below.
 
  
 
=== PLA ===
 
=== PLA ===
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* PLA Basic Gradient
 
* PLA Basic Gradient
 
* PLA Matte
 
* PLA Matte
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* PLA Metal
 
* PLA Silk*
 
* PLA Silk*
 
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* PLA Sparkle
 
* PLA Sparkle
 
* PLA Marble
 
* PLA Marble
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* PLA Metal
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* PLA Glow
 
* PLA Glow
 
* PLA-CF
 
* PLA-CF
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[https://ca.store.bambulab.com/collections/bambu-lab-3d-printer-filament Bambu Lab Store - Filament]
 
[https://ca.store.bambulab.com/collections/bambu-lab-3d-printer-filament Bambu Lab Store - Filament]
 
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Recommended filament brand for use with the Bambu Lab P1S/AMS.  
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Recommended filament brand for use with the Bambu Lab P1S/AMS.
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*PLA Silk filaments often require a hotter nozzle and/or a slower print speed.
 
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| eSun  
 
| eSun  
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* PLA+  
 
* PLA+  
 
* ePLA Matte
 
* ePLA Matte
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* ePLA Silk
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* ePLA Silk*
 
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* ePLA Marble
 
* ePLA Marble
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Note: Filament on cardboard spools must be re-spooled onto a plastic spool for use in the AMS.  
 
Note: Filament on cardboard spools must be re-spooled onto a plastic spool for use in the AMS.  
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*PLA Silk filaments often require a hotter nozzle and/or a slower print speed.
 
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| Inksmith ||  || || https://www.inksmith.ca/collections/filament ||
 
| Inksmith ||  || || https://www.inksmith.ca/collections/filament ||
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| AMZ3D ||
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* Solid color PLA
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* All Transparent PLA
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* Glow in the Dark PLA
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* Wood,
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* Metallic colors
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|| [https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01BZ5ND8O Amazon.ca] ||
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* Only solid color, non-metallic filament is approved for use on lab printers at this time.
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| Sunlu ||
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* Solid color PLA
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|| || [https://www.amazon.ca/SUNLU-Filament-Toughness-Printing-Dimensional/dp/B0B1ZV6CJM Amazon.ca] ||
 
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=== TPU ===
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=== [[TPU]] ===
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'''Note:''' TPU can only be used on Po (Bambu #1) through the external filament dryer!
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{| class="wikitable"
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|+ TPU Filaments
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! Brand !! Allowed Filaments !! Prohibited Filaments !! Website !! Additional Notes
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| Bambu Labs ||
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* TPU 95A HF (High Flow)
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|| [https://ca.store.bambulab.com/products/tpu-95a-hf Bambu Lab Store - TPU 95a]
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|| We have not yet evaluated Bambu's TPU for AMS.
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| Overture ||
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* TPU 95A
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|| [https://www.amazon.ca/Overture-Filament-Flexible-Consumables-Dimensional/dp/B0841CKM6F Amazon.ca]
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== Purchasing Filament from Lab ==
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The 3D Printer Team keeps a few extra spools of Bambu Lab PLA on hand that can be purchased by members.  When available, each spool is '''$35''', paid in cash to a member of the 3D Printing team.
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If you are interested in purchasing a spool, tag @3dprintingteam on the {{slack|area-3d-printing}} channel to check which colours are available.
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== Requesting New Filaments ==
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The filaments that have been approved for use at Kwartzlab all meet the following criteria:
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* The filament is easy to print and works with either Generic or Bambu-provided profiles
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* The filament material doesn't generate strong fumes or pose a health hazard
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* The filament does not cause excessive wear and tear on the printers or their nozzles (No abrasive additives)
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* The filament is not likely to cause maintenance issues (shattering, inconsistent composition)
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* The filament is from a well-established brand, and is easy to acquire.
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If you want to propose a new filament for approval for use at the lab, please tag @3dprinterteam on slack in the {{slack|area-3d-printing}} channel.
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== Filaments Prohibited at Kwartzlab ==
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The following materials '''MUST NOT''' be printed at Kwartzlab, and there are no plans to allow their use at this time.
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{| class="wikitable"
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|+ Prohibited Materials
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! Material !! Prohibited Reasons
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| ABS || Strong Fumes
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| ASA || Strong Fumes
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| Nylon || Strong Fumes, High Temperatures Required, Difficult to print
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| Resin || Strong Fumes, PPE Required (Goggles, respirator, gloves), Special Printer Required
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The 3D Printing Team is currently evaluating the suitability of printing TPU at Kwartzlab.
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The following filaments brands / types are known to cause problems and cannot be used on our printers:
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{| class="wikitable"
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|+ Prohibited Brands / Filaments
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! Brand !! Material(s) !! Prohibited Reason(s) 
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| AMZ3D || Any Transparent PLA || Becomes very brittle, and can shatter in the AMS requiring tag out to fix.
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| MG Chemicals || All Filament || Bad stringing, poor consistency, frequent clogging requiring tag out to fix.
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If you want to suggest a new brand of filament or material to be evaluated for use at Kwartzlab, please contact the 3D Printing Team to discuss.

Latest revision as of 02:03, 26 February 2025

Filaments Allowed at Kwartzlab

PLA

PLA Filaments
Brand Allowed Filaments Prohibited Filaments Website Additional Notes
Bambu Labs
  • PLA Basic
  • PLA Basic Gradient
  • PLA Matte
  • PLA Metal
  • PLA Silk*
  • PLA Galaxy
  • PLA Sparkle
  • PLA Marble
  • PLA Glow
  • PLA-CF
  • PLA-Wood

Bambu Lab Store - Filament

Recommended filament brand for use with the Bambu Lab P1S/AMS. *PLA Silk filaments often require a hotter nozzle and/or a slower print speed.

eSun
  • PLA Basic
  • PLA+
  • ePLA Matte
  • ePLA Silk*
  • ePLA Marble
  • ePLA Metal

Note: Filament on cardboard spools must be re-spooled onto a plastic spool for use in the AMS.

*PLA Silk filaments often require a hotter nozzle and/or a slower print speed.

Inksmith https://www.inksmith.ca/collections/filament
AMZ3D
  • Solid color PLA
  • All Transparent PLA
  • Glow in the Dark PLA
  • Wood,
  • Metallic colors
 Amazon.ca
  • Only solid color, non-metallic filament is approved for use on lab printers at this time.
Sunlu
  • Solid color PLA
 Amazon.ca


PETG

PETG Filaments
Brand Allowed Filaments Prohibited Filaments Website Additional Notes
Bambu Labs
  • PETG Basic
  • PETG HF
  • PETG Translucent
  • PETG-CF

Bambu Lab Store - Filament

Recommended filament brand for use with the Bambu Lab P1S/AMS.

eSun
  • PETG

Note: Filament on cardboard spools must be re-spooled onto a plastic spool for use in the AMS.

TPU

Note: TPU can only be used on Po (Bambu #1) through the external filament dryer!

TPU Filaments
Brand Allowed Filaments Prohibited Filaments Website Additional Notes
Bambu Labs
  • TPU 95A HF (High Flow)
 Bambu Lab Store - TPU 95a We have not yet evaluated Bambu's TPU for AMS.
Overture
  • TPU 95A
 Amazon.ca

Purchasing Filament from Lab

The 3D Printer Team keeps a few extra spools of Bambu Lab PLA on hand that can be purchased by members. When available, each spool is $35, paid in cash to a member of the 3D Printing team.

If you are interested in purchasing a spool, tag @3dprintingteam on the #area-3d-printing channel to check which colours are available.

Requesting New Filaments

The filaments that have been approved for use at Kwartzlab all meet the following criteria:

  • The filament is easy to print and works with either Generic or Bambu-provided profiles
  • The filament material doesn't generate strong fumes or pose a health hazard
  • The filament does not cause excessive wear and tear on the printers or their nozzles (No abrasive additives)
  • The filament is not likely to cause maintenance issues (shattering, inconsistent composition)
  • The filament is from a well-established brand, and is easy to acquire.

If you want to propose a new filament for approval for use at the lab, please tag @3dprinterteam on slack in the #area-3d-printing channel.

Filaments Prohibited at Kwartzlab

The following materials MUST NOT be printed at Kwartzlab, and there are no plans to allow their use at this time.

Prohibited Materials
Material Prohibited Reasons
ABS Strong Fumes
ASA Strong Fumes
Nylon Strong Fumes, High Temperatures Required, Difficult to print
Resin Strong Fumes, PPE Required (Goggles, respirator, gloves), Special Printer Required

The following filaments brands / types are known to cause problems and cannot be used on our printers:

Prohibited Brands / Filaments
Brand Material(s) Prohibited Reason(s)
AMZ3D Any Transparent PLA Becomes very brittle, and can shatter in the AMS requiring tag out to fix.
MG Chemicals All Filament Bad stringing, poor consistency, frequent clogging requiring tag out to fix.

If you want to suggest a new brand of filament or material to be evaluated for use at Kwartzlab, please contact the 3D Printing Team to discuss.

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