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Discussion in '3D Printing' started by bruce stephen, Feb 16, 2016.

  1. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    Anyone tried petg? I was thinking of trying it out. supposed to be as strong as abs but a little more flexible. It is supposed to be as easy as pla to print with almost no shrinkage.
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    wannabeaflyer2 Well-Known Member

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    Still in my infancy with this 3D printing thing so will keep an eye out on net for other users that have tried this new PETG material will be sticking with PLA for now till I get more adventurous :)
  3. shannonb1

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    I use a lot of hatchbox.
  4. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    pla or abs?
    I see the brand gets great reviews.
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    shannonb1 Well-Known Member

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    I use both depending on what im printing. Generally its based on the need of firmness or slight flexibility as well as the heat that it might be around. ABS of course can handle heat better but only slightly.
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