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It seems rather strange given that the seller is based in China.
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1.75mm is longer for the same weight, so takes more machine time, so is generally more expensive.
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1.75mm is longer for the same weight, so takes more machine time, so is generally more expensive.
Marginally, yes. In this case, the 1.75mm is 2.5 times the price of the 3mm.
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1.75mm is longer for the same weight, so takes more machine time, so is generally more expensive.
Marginally, yes. In this case, the 1.75mm is 2.5 times the price of the 3mm.
Well it is three times longer so I would expect three times the machine time. Since plastic granules are much cheaper than filament I assume most of the cost is processing. Possibly 1.75 can be run a bit faster as it will cool faster.
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It seems rather strange given that the seller is based in China.
The listing states the seller is based in the UK (I'd take that with a grain of salt).
Interestingly, they also list a kilogram of 1.75mm PLA for the higher price of GBP £19.99. Maybe they're having trouble shifting the 3mm stock. [www.ebay.co.uk]
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I ordered 3 spools of 1.75mm ABS in white/orange and green. Took 4 days delivery, not 2 days, but over weekend. Well packaged in silver foil bag.
I printed a couple of test cubes at 230 deg C, 0.35 nozzle and 0.2 layer height.
It extrudes very well (the test cube was done with my old slicer settings on an SD card and was not optimised. As an experiment, I had set the layer change on the external perimeter, hence the lumps.)
For the money, 23.97 GBP, it is very good value. They even threw in a free iphone case. Thanks Plankton.
It is a pity they don't do more colours in 1.75 ABS. Can't comment on the PLA as I haven't tried it.
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