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Old 06-12-2014 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Darkgenerals
I've read the heated print bed is a good thing to have. I wounder what plastic type would be best suited for RC related prints. I know ABS has great flexibility and heat ratings but I've also seen some PLA prints and they look fantastic. I will admit I now little about the properties of either plastic.
The heated build plate is a must if your going to print anything over about 1" long...lol
And I'm not sure about the material properties either. But at school we have a printer that'll do lexan, nylon, and about 8 other materials that I forgot...lol
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