3D printing, how do you do it?

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Maybe the props were a little bit special geometry which made the glass break.
I am trying to build the mast clamp for 63100 with gong foil. I think it was too tight:

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I print this with PETG 0.2mm layer height, 0.4mm nozzle, 250°C/80°C at 27mm/s, almost no cooling.
Maybe i still can use the part with a single screw through the crack? Some more sanding on the interface to make it fit better.

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Wow, 100% infill?
PETG clamp I print 230°,80°, 35-40mm/s 0,2mm, 10-20% cooling, 6perimeter, 60% infill. Its strong and still a bit flexibel.
Holds so far, no issues after over 20h heavy riding in Saltwater

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Take aways from this video:

  1. Drying is important not only for stringing, but also for strength, specifically layer adhesion.
  2. Pla, asa, abs do no require drying.
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I’m anything but a 3D printing master but I don’t agree that PLA doesn’t need drying. I have had numerous misprints with “damp” PLA. Put the same spool in my dryer and get it down to the right humidity level and the problems are gone.

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Yes, I agree. It is only his conclusions.

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Drying pla makes a huge difference for me. Here is a pic of a recent pla-cf print I did with dry filament. No way you can get this good withdamp pla.

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Also do not assume new in bag is dry. This pla came all vac sealed but when in my dryer it showed over 50%!!! 8hrs later at 50C it was less than 20% and printing smooth as this.

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I cant reach this quality. Dozens of tries already. Can you share the parameter to print with this perfect quality overhang?

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I am using a ender 3 neo and cura latest default pla profile as start.
layer 0.16
perimeter walls 10 or more
creality hyper pla-cf at 230C bed at 60C
support zigzag with brim and roof, overhang angle 72.
printed TE on plate

Dry the pla so 20% or less.
Print in a room no windows and no disturbance of wind or vibration…at night is best

Does a 3d benchy boat look perfect? Must have at least that good before messing around with props.

ALso esun pl+ prints well just not as slick as the pla-cf

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