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looking for a something that can dissolve filaments

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by Awesome3der, Sep 3, 2014.

  1. Awesome3der

    Awesome3der New Member

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    hi, as the title says, i am looking for some chemicals that can completely dissolve PLA and or ABS filaments that has been used already. got any ideas? something thats safe. thanks
     
    #1 Awesome3der, Sep 3, 2014
  2. Ziggy

    Ziggy Moderator
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    Acetone (available from paint suppliers) will dissolve ABS completely. Safe with some sensible precautions. Use in a well ventilated and spark free area.

    PLA ? maybe someone has a magic potion?
     
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  3. mark tomlinson

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    PLA the best choice is MEK (or Substitute MEK as you may not be able to get Methyl Ethyl Keytone--it is rather nasty)

    [edit: in all fairness nothing does PLA as good as acetone does ABS]
     
    #3 mark tomlinson, Sep 3, 2014
  4. Mike Kelly

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    Water and Lye will supposedly dissolve PLA and not ABS. It doesn't really solve it the same way as acetone and ABS though.
     
    #4 Mike Kelly, Sep 3, 2014

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