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by jcspball13
Thu Aug 27, 2015 11:20 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: PETG failing to feed, any thoughts
Replies: 30
Views: 32221

Re: PETG failing to feed, any thoughts

Thanks for the input; is there a tutorial on removing and cleaning the nozzle?
by jcspball13
Thu Aug 27, 2015 11:04 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: PETG failing to feed, any thoughts
Replies: 30
Views: 32221

Re: PETG failing to feed, any thoughts

Let me try that, thanks for the idea!

So basically PETG needs it to be pretty loose?
by jcspball13
Thu Aug 27, 2015 10:40 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: PETG failing to feed, any thoughts
Replies: 30
Views: 32221

PETG failing to feed, any thoughts

I have some esun Petg; love it when it works, but this is the second time I have come back to a failed print, because the filament stopped feeding. I adjusted the tension screw this time, seemed like it was working good, but a few hours later I came back to a half done print! Any ideas? How do I mak...
by jcspball13
Sun Aug 16, 2015 9:57 pm
Forum: Other (off topic)
Topic: Short Run Plastic Enjection Molding
Replies: 4
Views: 9119

Re: Short Run Plastic Enjection Molding

Thanks will look into it; any one else have ideas?
by jcspball13
Sun Aug 16, 2015 5:33 pm
Forum: Other (off topic)
Topic: Short Run Plastic Enjection Molding
Replies: 4
Views: 9119

Short Run Plastic Enjection Molding

Got my M2 about 3 weeks ago, and my project is already on track!

My question is this: once I am ready to move to the beginning production stage, does anyone have any experience with getting mold/parts made?

Any suggestions? Any good companies to recommend?
by jcspball13
Sat Aug 15, 2015 7:25 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Hotend Removal
Replies: 1
Views: 2965

Hotend Removal

I searched, but did not see any detailed instructions or pictures of how to remove the hotend or how to remove nozzle!

Any help would be great; got a clog but dont want to break anything!
by jcspball13
Mon Aug 03, 2015 12:33 am
Forum: Filament
Topic: PETG or ABS for parts I need to join? Best brand on Amazon?
Replies: 3
Views: 7136

PETG or ABS for parts I need to join? Best brand on Amazon?

Just got my M2 about 2 weeks ago, loving it so far. Started out using PLA, working great. But I have a project in mind now that I need to be able to join the parts, so need to move to ABS. OR can you join PETG the same as ABS? I need the joints to be strong, so actually having the parts "melt" toget...
by jcspball13
Tue Jul 21, 2015 12:52 am
Forum: Software
Topic: Solidworks to slice? OR do I need Simplify 3d
Replies: 9
Views: 15869

Solidworks to slice? OR do I need Simplify 3d

100% newbie here, just ordered my printer, so excited! My question is, I own Soldiworks; will I be able to use it to print with (since it already cost me so much!) or do I also need Simplify 3d? I would hate to spend any more, but at the same time, I wan the best experience possible! Thanks in advan...