2019-08-10, 10:41 AM
(2019-08-10, 10:20 AM)CapnKernel Wrote: [quote='vatuhiva' pid='9831' dateline='1565330562']
Most parts on my boat are printed in black PETG with a solid infill.
I'm trying to get the courage to print in nylon. I believe it will be tough, UV resistant, and adjacent filaments will bond well.
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I've been printing in nylon and my experience is that is relatively expensive compared to PETG, only slightly stronger and way more difficult to print. Also the moisture that will be absorbed by the nylon make it in my opinion unsuitable for dimensional tolerances and (electronic) enclosures. The moisture is also what makes it a pain to print.
If you want tough, go for the filled filaments. For instance a PETG-Carbon blend. Be sure to invest in a hardend nozzle and go for it. Also think about a larger nozzle size. I had the best results with a .6mm nozzle. An easier and also slightly cheaper option for strong 3d prints is a filament with PC added. For instance a PBT-PC filament.
By far the easiest and cheapest option for strong 3d prints is to maximize the design for this production process and start optimizing your print settings for solid infill prints.
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