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Otoplastic Filament

Discussion in 'Printing Filament' started by Alex Moule, Jul 10, 2013.

  1. Alex Moule

    Alex Moule Member

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    I have had a request from one of my clients for a solution for custom made hearing aid implants. The sort of plastic that is used is otoplastic which is quite soft and malleable.

    What I was wondering is would it be possible to use a Robo3D to print using the soft Otoplastic? Or if not would it be possible to mod the device to make it possible.

    I figure if yuu can print in wood and nylon it should at least be possible?
     
    #1 Alex Moule, Jul 10, 2013
  2. Harry

    Harry Team ROBO 3D
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    Hey Alex, it depends on a few things. Temperature is the biggest one. Any details on that?
     
    #2 Harry, Jul 10, 2013
  3. CAMBO3D

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    depends on the material, if its too soft to to feed through an extruder, than it won't work.
    nylon and wood are not soft plastics.
     
    #3 CAMBO3D, Jul 10, 2013
  4. Alex Moule

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    Still trying to get some data/specs which is proving harder than initially thought.
     
    #4 Alex Moule, Jul 15, 2013

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