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Joey
 Joey
(@joey-2)
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Filament "snaps" when I try to bend it quickly

Some of my filament just bends, other filament snaps and breaks.

What is indicated - too much moisture, too dry? Something else?

What is the impact on the printing process?

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Posted : 11/04/2020 3:59 pm
Dave J
(@dave-j)
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RE: Filament "snaps" when I try to bend it quickly

I think it only indicates the brittleness (is that a word?) of the filament. For example, generally transparent PETG is more brittle than opaque PETG (but I don't know why, I am NOT a materials engineer).

If moisture content is relevant, I would GUESS that it would be more brittle when very dry.

Cheers,Dave Jackson"Enthralled Nooby (not so much maybe, ~58 years old)... If 3d printers had been around 40 years ago... "

Posted : 12/04/2020 8:31 am
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