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jodydewey · 01-15-2015, 12:38 PM

Great Job on the 3D printing of your spacer. I myself have started printing things using my CTC Dual Extruder 3D printer. Mine can print in both PLA and ABS but I have problems with larger parts printing without warping with ABS so I mainly use PLA. I have been printing things like knobs, brackets, and such for my truck so far. I am leary of printing engine parts because the heat involved may melt the plastic. PLA and ABS have a melting point of 230c (446 f) so maybe items that are not in that temperature range may work well. Anything close to the exhaust may be an issue though.

01-15-2015, 12:38 PM	#89 (permalink)
jodydewey Stickboy Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Great Job Great Job on the 3D printing of your spacer. I myself have started printing things using my CTC Dual Extruder 3D printer. Mine can print in both PLA and ABS but I have problems with larger parts printing without warping with ABS so I mainly use PLA. I have been printing things like knobs, brackets, and such for my truck so far. I am leary of printing engine parts because the heat involved may melt the plastic. PLA and ABS have a melting point of 230c (446 f) so maybe items that are not in that temperature range may work well. Anything close to the exhaust may be an issue though.