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--- tools:digitalfabrication:3dprinters:home [2021/10/16 14:29]
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+++ tools:digitalfabrication:3dprinters:home [2023/04/26 05:17] (current)
bwilkins [3D Printers]
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-__**:?: These machines are maintained by members of the Digital Fabrication Cause. Please speak with the listed maintainer before trying to maintain them.**__
+__**:?: These machines are maintained by members of the Digital Fabrication Team. Please speak with the listed maintainer before trying to maintain them.**__
 ===== Want to get started printing quickly? =====
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 ==== PLA ====
-PLA is by far the easiest of all filaments to print with, however this trade off comes at durability and strength making it unsuitable for parts exposed to heavy duty use. It has a fairly low glass transition (softening) temperature of around 60 degrees. It's most suited to models like figurines and toys. PLA will soften and warp if left in a really hot area like a car.
+PLA is by far the easiest of all filaments to print with, however this trade off comes at durability and strength making it unsuitable for parts exposed to heavy duty use. It has a fairly low glass transition (softening) temperature of around 60 degrees. As it is so easy to print with, it's possibly the most commonly used 3D printer filament used. PLA will soften and warp if left in a hot area like a car.
 PLA is recommended for it's ease of printing whenever you don't need the strength or heat resistance of PETG.
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 ==== ABS ====
-We do not recommend people print unless the specifics of the material behaviour are known and needed. ABS can be strong, has some flexibility, and has higher heat tolerance with a glass transition temperature of around 100 degrees. Variants such as ABS+ or ABSmax (from eSun) can be very easy to print with some practice, although the filaments can cost more than PETG and even high quality PLA variants. ABS can also release styrene when printing, which may give some people headaches or other ill feelings when exposed for extended periods. ABS is not UV stable, so printed objects used outdoors may degrade over time.
+We do not recommend people print unless the specifics of the material behaviour are known and needed. ABS can be strong, has some flexibility, and has higher heat tolerance with a glass transition temperature of around 100 degrees. Variants such as ABS+ or ABSmax (from eSun) can be very easy to print with some practice, although the filaments can cost more than PETG and even high quality PLA variants. ABS can also release styrene when printing, which may give some people headaches or other ill feelings when exposed for extended periods. ABS is not UV stable, so printed objects used outdoors may degrade over time. Many ABS variants have the advantage of being able to be welded or vapour smoothed using acetone.
 ==== ASA ====
-ASA is similar to ABS in many respects, with the added benefit of UV stability. Commonly used in car parts, the trade off is price. Some ASA filaments won't print reliably on HSBNE's CR-X printers due to the higher heat needed.
+ASA is similar to ABS in many respects, with the added benefit of UV stability. Commonly used in car parts, the trade off is price and effort to print. Some ASA filaments won't print reliably on HSBNE's CR-X printers due to the higher heat needed. ASA can be welded or vapour smoothed using acetone. ASA can also give off styrene fumes when printing.
 ===== 3D Printer Maintainers =====
 These people know the ins and outs of 3D printing and are generally happy to help out when needed:
-  * Brendan Halliday (@nogthree)
+  * Brett Wilkins (@Bugg)
-  * Aaron Bycroft (@Sgt.Dicks)
+  * David Jericho (@Woofybean)
-  * Drew Spriggs (@dreadnought_strength)
-  * Jaimyn Mayer (@jabelone)
 If you consider yourself in the know, add yourself to the list! (but ask one of us first so we can keep track)
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 Try not to leave any debris or print detritus around the printers too, as they may get caught up in the mechanical parts, and mess attracts more mess.
 ===== Individual Printer Pages & Other Resources =====
-To get started printing something, you must read the printer's individual page *in full*. Please don't try to just "work it out" or you can damage the machine.
+To get started printing something, you must read the printer's individual page **in full**.
+__Please don't try to just "work it out" or you can damage the machine.__
+  * [[howto:octoprint|Starting a Print with Octoprint]]
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