Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
High-density Polyethylene
(HDPE)
Nozzle temp:
180-200°C
Bed temp:
50°C
Print surface:
Blue painter's tape
HDPE is difficult to use due to shrink/warp/
curling problems and is rarely used.
There are some new types of PVA
that will be available soon that will
require different extrusion temper-
atures. The temperatures listed are
for PVA that is currently on the
market at the time of this writing.
Nozzle temp:
225-230°C
Bed temp:
Ambient
Print surface:
Polypropylene sheet
Polycaprolactone PCL
Also known as MakerBot Flexible Filament,
PCL is a biodegradable polyester. It has a very
low melting point (58-60° C) and can be
heated in hot water and reformed. It is also
commonly known as InstaMorph or Poly-
morph.
Matt Stultz is the is the leader of the 3D Printing
Providence group, founder of HackPittsburgh,
and a MakerBot alumnus, with experience in
multimaterial printing and advanced materi-
als.
Nozzle temp:
100° C
Bed temp:
Ambient
Print surface:
Acrylic
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)
PVA is sometimes used as a support material
and dissolves in water. It is expensive and can
be difficult to work with.
