Best filament for cell phone case?

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Best filament for cell phone case?

Post by jdacal » Thu Feb 26, 2015 6:26 am

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?

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Re: Best filament for cell phone case?

Post by insta » Thu Feb 26, 2015 6:35 am

SemiFlex or Taulman Bridge
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Re: Best filament for cell phone case?

Post by jereywolf » Thu Feb 26, 2015 4:30 pm

insta wrote:SemiFlex or Taulman Bridge
Have you tried semiflex Insta?

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Re: Best filament for cell phone case?

Post by insta » Thu Feb 26, 2015 4:39 pm

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.
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Re: Best filament for cell phone case?

Post by jereywolf » Thu Feb 26, 2015 5:30 pm

It looks like a really cool material! I'd like to try it very soon.

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Re: Best filament for cell phone case?

Post by jdacal » Thu Feb 26, 2015 6:49 pm

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!
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Re: Best filament for cell phone case?

Post by insta » Thu Feb 26, 2015 7:42 pm

You can get it from Fenner Drives directly: http://www.fennerdrives.com/ninjaflex3dprinting/_/3d/// (it's under "Select Product")
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Re: Best filament for cell phone case?

Post by jdacal » Thu Feb 26, 2015 9:42 pm

Thanks, I'll check it out if the T Bridge doesn't work out.
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Re: Best filament for cell phone case?

Post by jimc » Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:01 pm

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.

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Re: Best filament for cell phone case?

Post by jdacal » Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:52 pm

Will be my first time. Thanks Jim will ask for tips and post the results when it gets here.
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