Since Tax stamps are $0, I’d like to file a Form 1 to make one, but since I have no enclosure for my printer, I’m wondering what’s the lowest durable material I should attempt to print in? Is PLA+ durable enough? I’ve read each documentation extensively and I’m seeing PA6-CF is what was tested, so I’m not sure should I just sit this one out until I can upgrade printers?

  • CaptainShmeat@fosscad.ioEnglish
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    1 month ago

    It’s not that PA6CF is what was tested, it is what the bare minimum is now and the documentation explains that in excess. PLA+ is not durable enough for anything can-related outside of rimfire. Period.

    Polymakers PA6CF doesn’t need an enclosure, plus, even if it didn’t work out you can get an enclosure off of Amazon. There is no longer an excuse to not be able to print PA6CF/GF.

    • DinnerEnjoyer@forum.guncadindex.comOPEnglish
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      1 month ago

      No you’re right, I misread.

      Also, everywhere I read says that when printing PA6-CF, an enclosure is heavily recommended. My SV06 barely reaches high enough nozzle temps as it is. So that is my excuse. Unless I’m wrong? IDK, I’ve had a few issues with the SV06 printing PLA+ already, I doubt its good enough for PA6-CF.

      • Wyno@forum.guncadindex.comEnglish
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        1 month ago

        I have an A1 Mini and the Top Cube zippered enclosure. I leave the front open when printing, but the case is mainly to prevent my kitten from biting the tubes…she thinks she’s a puppy. I did complete the Noctua 4020 motherboard fan upgrade as well. Temps inside never get to the max recommended temp of 30C from Bambu. I also have a Bento Box installed in the back of the enclosure. Now that you know my specific arrangement, I’ve been able to print Fiberon PA612-CF without issue using 300BLKFDE’s settings. PA612 is a blend between PA6 and PA12, so it should last much better on a can than PLA+…but maybe not as well as PA6CF. I do have a roll of Fiberon PA6CF coming with my monthly subscribe & save from Amazon from the end of the month.

        Some people like to print PA6-CF above 300C, which my A1 Mini can’t do without modding…which I don’t want to do.

  • Joe_Daddy@forum.guncadindex.comEnglish
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    1 month ago

    I’m going to switch this up on you. Do a rimfire can first. You can print in PLA+, and for .22 that will work, get your feet wet here, knowing that it won’t last forever. Make sure you are dialed in on your settings

  • ClemensXIV@forum.guncadindex.comEnglish
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    1 month ago

    The FTN5 rimfire and the FTN4 series are okay in PLA+. I’m filing dozens of tax stamps now. I’ll start printing them off in PLA+ and then if/when I blow through them, I’ll upgrade to a QIDI Q2 and print them off in PA6-CF. Granted most of my cans are for PCCs which is a lot lower pressure/wear than 223/308