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The 3D Printing Team is currently evaluating the suitability of printing TPU at Kwartzlab. | The 3D Printing Team is currently evaluating the suitability of printing TPU at Kwartzlab. | ||
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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: | ||
| + | * 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. | ||
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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|tool-3d-printer}} 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. | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | |+ Prohibited Materials | ||
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| + | ! 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 | ||
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| + | The following filaments brands / types are known to cause problems and cannot be used on our printers: | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | |+ Prohibited Brands / Filaments | ||
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| + | ! 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. | ||
Revision as of 02:42, 11 December 2024
Filaments Allowed at Kwartzlab
PLA
| Brand | Allowed Filaments | Prohibited Filaments | Website | Additional Notes |
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| Bambu Labs |
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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 |
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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 |
PETG
| Brand | Allowed Filaments | Prohibited Filaments | Website | Additional Notes |
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| Bambu Labs |
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Recommended filament brand for use with the Bambu Lab P1S/AMS. | |
| eSun |
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Note: Filament on cardboard spools must be re-spooled onto a plastic spool for use in the AMS. |
TPU
The 3D Printing Team is currently evaluating the suitability of printing TPU at Kwartzlab.
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 #tool-3d-printer 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.
| 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:
| 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.