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Discussion in 'General Questions' started by StevenPatterson, Jul 29, 2015.

  1. StevenPatterson

    StevenPatterson New Member

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    Do i need to use a cooling fan for all filament types? And is it more fan the better? Or what?. Thanks


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    #1 StevenPatterson, Jul 29, 2015
  2. Mike Kelly

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    PLA absolutely needs a fan. ABS absolutely should not use a fan.

    Colorfabb XT can benefit from a fan as can PET but generally not necessary.

    For PLA the more cooling the better
     
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  3. StevenPatterson

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    Awesome thanks for the quick response


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    #3 StevenPatterson, Jul 29, 2015

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