Protopasta Protopasta Nebula Cotton Candy Pastel Multicolor HTPLA Filament - 1.75mm (0.5kg)
Protopasta HTPLA combines the ease of PLA 3D printing with the ability to heat-treat your parts post-printing to increase their stiffness at higher temperatures. It can be heat treated in an oven at 100-120C (200-250F) to increase stiffness and reduce warping with the best results seen on flat and/or supported parts with 100% infill.
- Prints easily like PLA
- No Hardened Nozzle
- Easy Heat Treat Process
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HEAT TREAT FOR GREAT PERFORMANCE
PLA and HTPLA are great for many applications, just exactly as they're printed, but once they're stored above 50C, they start to break down. Luckily, the HT is for Heat Treat! Or is it High Temp? Either way, it's a huge improvement to the part's thermal stability--up to three times standard PLA, or non-annealed HTPLA.
Simply place your printed part in your oven for a few minutes (larger parts will need longer times) at 100 - 120C (200 - 250F), and the material will crystallize and become much stiffer. Keep in mind this may warp some architectures of printed parts, so experimentation is required. Best results are with flat and/or supported parts with 100% infill.
HTPLA could be the solution to your printing needs.
NO HARDENED NOZZLE REQUIRED
Many composite materials require a hardened nozzle, but not this filament! This material prints perfectly with a standard brass nozzle without any additional wear compared to standard filaments. This material is perfect for those who want to expand their filament library without having to make hardware changes on their printer, as it offers expanded possibilities without any drawbacks or complications.
Questions
If used in plumbing applications, would this vinyl 303 pvc filament pass uniform plumbing code standards on the same level as pvc? In addition, would you be able to use a primer and glue solvent weld to adhere vinyl 303 to pvc the same as you would traditional pvc?
What are the recommended fan settings for the PVC filament? e.g. does it need no fan like PETG? partial fan like ASA/ABS? or full fan like PLA? Any suggestions when trying to print PVC pipe fitting to avoid leaks?
Can you be a little more clear about the "Safety Warning:"? A quick chem search and google reveals "when PVC is just heated, it also may release carcinogenic vapors that can cause cancer. " Is that that case for this material?
I need to print some parts using PVC and found that you show Fillamentum Natural Vinyl 303 PVC Filament on your web site. Most people I have talked with discourage trying to print PVC because of the possible chlorine gas issue. Is this a significant problem with the above filament, so far as you know? I recognize need for good ventilation, especially when using this material. I also would need to install a brass nozzle. Do you have customers who are successfully using the Vinyl 303 PVC filament and living to tell about it? FYI, I am an engineer experienced in working around equipment and materials that can be dangerous. I will appreciate any guidance you can provide. Ed