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Main.HDPEr1.4 - 05 Mar 2009 - 01:28 - VikOllivertopic end

---+ High Density Polyethylene

A strong, cheap, durable plastic with a solid melting point of 110C.

HDPE Is one of the more finicky plastics to extrude. It does not stick together well, and because it shrinks a lot when it cools tends to distort readily. Experiments with a roasting bag suggest this may be partly prevented by depositing in a warmed environment. The novice is encouraged to use ABS or PLA before attempting HDPE.

---++ Suppliers

Check the forums... someone might be able to ship you some for cheap.

*USA*

|  *Price*  |  *Supplier*  |
| $4.50 / lb  | Call Donna at +1 (330) 854-3010 [[http://www.plasticweldingrod.com][plasticweldingrod.com]] and tell them Forrest or Reprap sent you.   (5 lb minimum order, delivery on small orders tends to take several weeks, updated 21 January 2009)|

---++ More info on [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDPE][Wikipedia]].

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