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Printing ABS with Robo R1

Discussion in 'General Questions' started by Psychophoria, Dec 20, 2015.

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  1. WheresWaldo

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    Yes, it is less effective on non-metallic filaments, but still can make a subtle difference in the finished product.
     
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  2. Psychophoria

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    Would you be able to polish PETG?
    Thanks for the great information! Very informative!
     
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    I don't see why not. For non-metallic filaments I would try something small as the abrasive (like BB's).
    You might could even use an abrasive polishing compound.

    I have not tried that...
     
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    Here is a photo of a failed print with Bronzefil that I polished for a test.
    Shiny.

    (sorry a little hard to focus with one hand)
    20151221_142900.jpg
     
    #25 mark tomlinson, Dec 21, 2015
  6. Psychophoria

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    I'm assuming a "Tumbler" is as it sounds, it tumbles the piece(s) with some sort of smoothing agent until the piece has a fine finish.
    I'm going to check them out, hopefully there's some good Youtube videos on it.
    The Robo R1 shipped today by the way, will be here shortly.
    Extremely excited.
     
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    What size would you think might be limited?
    The model?
    The tumbler?

    The model is obviously got to fit in the tumber...
    I can't imagine an actual size limit on the tumbler.

    They don't spin too fast, you would need to experiment.
     
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    Yes, I was referring to the tumbler.
    I've found multiple user-made tumblers on Thingiverse that I can print out. I'd love to make a large scale one, as for the Robo R1 can print upto 10x10x10.
     
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    Sure, like I said I can't imagine an actual size limitation on the tumbler.
    Those smaller ones rotate at about 50-100 RPM (sorry, can't get any more exact than that).
     
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    Yea Interservo is great I ordered 2 spools of orange because amazon was out. They sent me a sample of their Nylon filament too. I'm in Oregon though so it takes awhile for interservo to get to me...hard for me to beat amazon prime.
     
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