Is there any data on ABS printed part tensile strength? I know there are a lot of variables but I am about to start selling some printed parts and need to know they will hold up to the abuse they will take. I already plan on doing some destructive testing but wondered if there was already any data out there that I could look at. Also any UV exposure data to see how parts will act with exposure outside in UV light over time. I know color can make a big difference here as pretty much all Zip Ties that are UV rated are black and I am fine with that. As mentioned I am planning tests of my own but it would also be helpful if there are any test results already done. Thanks! https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,205231,205231#msg-205231 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:59:39 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,205231,205852#msg-205852 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,205231,205852#msg-205852
I have been struggeling with bad layer adhersion, for quite some time, and I think that I have finally solved the problem, but I dont really know, as I haven't found any strenght data on parts printed on other printers to compare with.

It would be interesting to have a set of standard parts, and some standard methods of destroying them. So you would know how the parts printed on your own printer, compare against parts printed elsewhere.

An examble could be a bar 1x1x5 cm printed with 0.25x0.6mm layers and 10% infill and 2 permieters, tested both for pulling and breaking strength. The bucket and water method sounds like the way to go.]]> Ralf General Mon, 06 May 2013 04:47:25 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,205231,205561#msg-205561 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,205231,205561#msg-205561

• the specific parts
• how they are likely to suffer damage
• printed in the plastic you are going to use
• on your machine
• with the settings you have chosen

Change any of these and it just becomes guesswork.]]> Inquisitor General Sun, 05 May 2013 04:33:57 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,205231,205548#msg-205548 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,205231,205548#msg-205548 tmorris9 General Sun, 05 May 2013 02:57:22 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,205231,205338#msg-205338 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,205231,205338#msg-205338 miso General Sat, 04 May 2013 08:02:09 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,205231,205288#msg-205288 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,205231,205288#msg-205288 thejollygrimreaper General Sat, 04 May 2013 02:54:31 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,205231,205235#msg-205235 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,205231,205235#msg-205235
I was going to buy a cheap scale that shows maximum weight when it breaks but I guess ones that register the maximum are not cheap.

As an example I can buy a 100lb digital hanging scale for $20 but a 100lb dyno (that does register breaking strength) is closer to $1,000.

Old analog ones use to have the needle just push another pointer around and that would give a static reading but I can't seem to find a small one like that anymore.]]> tmorris9 General Fri, 03 May 2013 20:14:03 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,205231,205233#msg-205233 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,205231,205233#msg-205233
For example, this dutch vendor shows some data at the bottom of the page:
[www.formfutura.com]]]> Ohmarinus General Fri, 03 May 2013 20:05:00 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,205231,205231#msg-205231 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,205231,205231#msg-205231
I know there are a lot of variables but I am about to start selling some printed parts and need to know they will hold up to the abuse they will take. I already plan on doing some destructive testing but wondered if there was already any data out there that I could look at.

Also any UV exposure data to see how parts will act with exposure outside in UV light over time. I know color can make a big difference here as pretty much all Zip Ties that are UV rated are black and I am fine with that.

As mentioned I am planning tests of my own but it would also be helpful if there are any test results already done.

Thanks!]]> tmorris9 General Fri, 03 May 2013 19:45:55 -0400