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Iron filament
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:39 am
by Vic
Would printing with iron magnetic filament like this one for example
https://www.matterhackers.com/store/3d- ... c-iron-pla
Cause any problems on my Orion printer such as wearing out the printer head?
Re: Iron filament
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:52 am
by Tincho85
Yes, It seems that it's like the carbon fiber filament.
You will need a stainless steel nozzle or a brass nozzle plated with nickel.
**This filament is more abrasive than standard PLA. Be prepared to replace your nozzle and do 1st layer adjustment. Try a wear resistant and/or larger diameter nozzle for increased service intervals.
Source:
http://www.proto-pasta.com/products/magnetic-iron-pla
Re: Iron filament
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 4:40 pm
by Jimustanguitar
I'm just a spectator on this topic, but I do believe that the nozzle wear concern is less of a big deal than it's made out to be. Everybody that I know who's printed abrasive materials hasn't worn anything out yet. I'm sure it would happen over time, but I don't think it's nearly as bad as we're scared that it is.