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Switching between PLA and ABS

Posted by argocapn 
Switching between PLA and ABS
October 03, 2011 10:22PM
I haven't found a lot of information on what things to watch out for when switching from PLA to ABS or back and I'm hoping that's a good thing. My guess is that the former is easier than the latter just due to the temperature requirements/limitations. So far I've only been printing with PLA, but I'm ready to give my prototype glass HBP a try with ABS and wondered if there's anything I should watch out for. And if it's difficult to switch back should I just use a different extruder for each material type? I almost have enough parts for a second hot end.

-Jason


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Re: Switching between PLA and ABS
October 03, 2011 11:53PM
There is nothing to it. Just extrude the PLA at ABS temps for a bit to purge out the ABS.
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