From 81dfab2213e0573a021b4a27e765269a4d178e02 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: zleyyij Date: Tue, 6 May 2025 12:51:40 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2025-05-06 12:51:40 --- notes/3D printing/Filament.md | 16 +++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/notes/3D printing/Filament.md b/notes/3D printing/Filament.md index 2d440df..a093e0f 100644 --- a/notes/3D printing/Filament.md +++ b/notes/3D printing/Filament.md @@ -95,4 +95,18 @@ Chemically similar to ABS, just better. # HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) Similar to ABS, but softer, waxier, and more flexible. -Has a very low density, works well for wearables and props. Hips is \ No newline at end of file +Has a very low density, works well for wearables and props. HIPS is commonly used as a support material for ASA or ABS because limonene will dissolve HIPS but does not impact other plastics in the styrene family (ABS, ASA). + +# Nylon +Nylon filaments are engineering filaments. They're difficult to print but have excellent mechanical properties. + +## Variants +### PA-6 +| Pros | Cons | +| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| - Extremely strong
- Excellent layer bonds
- High flexibility
- Very high temp resistance
- Very low coefficient of friction | - Horrible to print
- Very high moisture retention
- Can't be too dry
- Very high warpage
- Requires a closed (ideally heated) chamber | +### PA-12 +- Higher warpage than PA-6 +- Higher toughness +- Higher temp resistance +- Durable but brittle