We tested a sample spool from our friends PRINTinZ of their PLA / PHA on Gigabot and here are the results.
re:3D Filament Testing
Use the following three factory files for filament testing:
- Benchy
- Vase
- Logo
- Moai
Manufacturer: Sold by PRINTinZ
Filament Name: PLA/PHA
Color Tested: silver
Date Received: 6/10/2016
Date Tested: 6/20/2016
Ease of use: excellent
Appearance: shiny
Size consistency: great
Color consistency: great
Odor: none detected
Manufacturer’s recommendations
o Speed: none given mm/s
o Temperature: 220
o Infill %: any
o Layer Height: tested at 0.3175mm
o Printer Used: GB # 298
o Print temperature used: 220 C (nozzle) /50C (bed)
o Speed used: 60 mm/s
o Layer Height:0.3175 mm
o Infill: 15%
o Odor: none
o Type(s) of print surface used: Print n Z
FINDINGS
Bed adhesion (1: terrible-5: fabulous!)
- 5
Stringing (1: lots -5: none!)
- 4
Shrinkage (1: lots-5: none!)
- 4-None!
Interlayer adhesion (1: terrible-5: fabulous!)
- 4- Perfect!
Notes: Accidentally printed moi at 235C and noticed some blobbing and uneven layers.
