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Abrasive filaments and your nozzle

Abrasive filaments and your nozzle

From the course: Additive Manufacturing: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques

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Abrasive filaments and your nozzle

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- [Female Instructor] When you see a 3D print on a screen in your slicing software, it's easy to forget that you're creating a set of commands to move precision machine parts. However, some key parts of this machinery can be damaged or worn down by certain types of filament. Let's identify what types of filament cause this type of problem, what the symptoms are and how to prevent these issues. The first step is to know what types of filaments tend to be abrasive. Reputable manufacturers and sellers will usually warn you, but it's wise to know when you should be especially vigilant. As you might expect, filaments that contain metal, carbon fiber, or other hard fillers are abrasive. More surprisingly, though, glow in the dark filament usually contains strontium aluminate powder which is also very abrasive. As a rule, be a little suspicious of any filled filament until you establish it's not abrasive. - [Male Instructor] If…

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