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    What is the best nylon/polymer filament for a foldable platonic solid with living hinges?

    10-4 btrublood! Just curious, what filament/brand would you choose for the job, based on the description above? My last option is to create a prompt using AI, such as Chat GPT. I just thought I would consult with eng-tips.com before I resort to the latter. It would be great if I could get a...
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    What is the best nylon/polymer filament for a foldable platonic solid with living hinges?

    Hi Btrueblood, Yes, I have taken all of the precautions to ensure that the filament is dry before and during printing. The issue is not the humidity, as I leave the filament in the active dryer until the spool is completely used. I also have an enclosure. Sometimes I leave the filament in the...
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    What is the best nylon/polymer filament for a foldable platonic solid with living hinges?

    Hi Btrueblood, Thank you so much for sharing some insight into this issue. Yes, I am using FDM as a 3D printing method. Polypropylene is a good option for injection molding, but im looking for a budget/user friendly, 1.75 mm BLACK filament like Nylon Pro/Taulman Bridge or similar. The model I...
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    What is the best nylon/polymer filament for a foldable platonic solid with living hinges?

    Hello friends! Just wanted to ask the professionals about what is the best nylon/polymer blend for a product that has living hinges. There are several brands out there that do not specify the nylon blend. Some I have tried are Nylon Pro, NylonX, Overture, Sunlu, and Taulman Bridge. I found out...

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