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Best filament for cell phone case?
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 6:26 am
by jdacal
Hey guys which would be the best filament for a cell phone case? Something that gives while popping in the phone but regains its composure?
Thanks!
Re: Best filament for cell phone case?
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 6:35 am
by insta
SemiFlex or Taulman Bridge
Re: Best filament for cell phone case?
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 4:30 pm
by jereywolf
insta wrote:SemiFlex or Taulman Bridge
Have you tried semiflex Insta?
Re: Best filament for cell phone case?
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 4:39 pm
by insta
I haven't tried either. I've tried NinjaFlex and it's too springy for a phone case, but SemiFlex is advertised as a midpoint between NinjaFlex and regular PLA.
Re: Best filament for cell phone case?
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 5:30 pm
by jereywolf
It looks like a really cool material! I'd like to try it very soon.
Re: Best filament for cell phone case?
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 6:49 pm
by jdacal
I ordered the Taulman Bridge to try out. Will try to find the other if it Taulman doesn't work out. I did a quick search but couldn't find who stocked the semiflex. Thanks insta!
Re: Best filament for cell phone case?
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 7:42 pm
by insta
You can get it from Fenner Drives directly:
http://www.fennerdrives.com/ninjaflex3dprinting/_/3d/// (it's under "Select Product")
Re: Best filament for cell phone case?
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 9:42 pm
by jdacal
Thanks, I'll check it out if the T Bridge doesn't work out.
Re: Best filament for cell phone case?
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:01 pm
by jimc
Not sure if you have printed any nylon before. The bridge type does stick to the bed more consistantly but it does warp just as bad as the 618. Even a small part that is 1" square can be extremely tough. Just trynit and see what you come up with. It does need to be printed a little slower.
Re: Best filament for cell phone case?
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:52 pm
by jdacal
Will be my first time. Thanks Jim will ask for tips and post the results when it gets here.