Bambu PET-CF printed with orientation to test layer strength. Results very similar to PA6-GF except PA6-GF breaks like glass, not on the layer lines. To be clear, it’s possible to use better orientations and custom model changes to reinforce things, I don’t consider that reliable though.
The 43X got around 6 shots before splitting apart. This is the 6th attempt with various filaments and models of 43X, they all suck. Using Aves rails. Might have buy the real thing.
The 1911 fired one single 45 and it’s done. Machined the rail myself 6061. First attempt. It’s too bad, this thing was so smooth.
Moisture doesn’t cause creep. Moisture in PA6 reduces bending modulus and increases impact strength. Moisture in other nylons like PA12 doesn’t have much effect. In all cases, nylons only absorb a limited amount of moisture and don’t lose any more strength/stiffness beyond that point.