NY Proto-pasta Special Filament RoundUp

Michael_Lowry · 2015-07-21T13:28:06.000Z

Been printing with the filament but need to keep working at the polishing

Nikki · 2015-07-21T13:42:10.000Z

What a great looking print! Thanks for sharing that one. Did you opt for standard PLA settings and what are you printing on?

Michael_Lowry · 2015-07-21T13:54:33.000Z

Thanks! I printed with standard PLA settings using Simplify 3D. The printer was my little printrbot simple maker’s kit. I’m going to make some parts of the robot arm stainless filament and revisit polishing techniques soon

BluesoulX12 · 2015-07-21T14:21:13.000Z

My only question for you is do you want them in Carbon Fiber or Stainless Steel? I’ll be printing mine by the end of the day so hopefully I’ll post pictures by tomorrow. Oh and scanning your glasses will make them print in one piece (not foldable) unless you can somehow take them apart and scan them in pieces.

gabriela3d · 2015-07-21T17:03:22.000Z

The print is awesome, congrats! If at any time you wish to share some of your prints and best practices on using the Proto-Pasta filament, please make sure to do it here. There are many people struggling with it, so adding your insights and some cool projects would certainly motivate the community. Cheers

Michael_Lowry · 2015-07-21T17:35:27.000Z

Thanks! The first thing I think is keeping the print slow (45mm/min) and 200 C. Default PLA settings seem to work especially the simplify 3D settings.

Also I think holding the filament samples is a challenge. If you have a spool holder that can handle coils of filament it helps. There’s a great one that can be found on Thingiverse.

Check it out here

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Nikki · 2015-07-21T18:38:18.000Z

Carbon Fiber! Yeh, I realize that, but can’t help thinking some CF completely round - John Lennon-esque - shades will be the answer to my summer. Do you think unwise do to them as a solid print?
Can’t wait to see your photos!

gabriela3d · 2015-07-22T08:47:27.000Z

Thanks, Michael, much appreciated! Looking forward to seeing more of your prints in the Proto-Pasta channel.

Btw here’s a post from the makers of the DIY spool holder: Talk Manufacturing | Hubs

BluesoulX12 · 2015-07-22T10:37:25.000Z

As long as you don’t sit on them or need to put them in a case you should be fine! Here is the prototype. This was with an experimental ABS setting. I’m going to tighten up the model and settings and put it through its pace tonight.

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boydconnor · 2015-07-23T18:18:07.000Z

This is awesome, Michael! What else have you tried printing with it? Didn’t get a chance to play with the material yet, but i’m very intrigued. How easy is it to print with it really and how much stress does it place on your printer? Cheers

Nikki · 2015-07-23T19:22:45.000Z

And now to get one of these workshops too you too with @

AlexDick · 2015-07-24T19:52:30.000Z

@Michael_Lowry coolest toolbox ever! Nice sticker

AlexDick · 2015-07-24T19:55:11.000Z

Just got our first reseller in Australia, Bilby3D, this month! Australia needs more Proto-pasta, but why is Australia so far away?

AlexDick · 2015-07-24T19:56:32.000Z

@jiangchao Nice, we wanted to keep the processing straightforward and similar to standard PLA

AlexDick · 2015-07-24T19:58:40.000Z

@jiangchao Fun, might want to do a clear coat or put something between your skin and the CFPLA. Depending on how sensitive you are, it can get a little itchy…Great work! Keep it up!!!

BluesoulX12 · 2015-07-24T22:56:37.000Z

It’s surprisingly not itchy although I’ve only worn it today since I had to iron out some printing properties. Here’s the final version.

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AlexDick · 2015-07-24T23:05:45.000Z

@jiangchao But I want to see a picture with you wearing them

BluesoulX12 · 2015-07-24T23:17:34.000Z

There ya go. They exist !

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Michael_Lowry · 2015-07-29T04:01:53.000Z

Thanks! it hasn’t really stressed my printer at all though i’ve only gone through a sample pack’s worth. It was very easy to print with and used all the standard settings. Some tweaking may be needed for certain geometric conditions, but this largely did not affect print quality.

I have printed a few implant models for work using it, and these are meant to be show-pieces for investors. I haven’t polished them successfully yet but I hope to get better at that with practice.

Michael_Lowry · 2015-07-29T04:03:44.000Z

The Hoboken MakerBar would love to have them! we are actually hosting the MarkForged printer tomorrow, and have hosted a few other companies including SeeMeCNC. @, let me know if you are interested!