Can You Use PLA for InMoov

Bob Jaconetti

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Mar 12, 2015, 3:03:49 PM3/12/15

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Can you use PLA instead of ABS for InMoov parts and is there any problems with parts fitting together using PLA?
If not PLA, please explain why not.

I am searching for a 3D printer and most of the Makerbot printers that they have going forward do not support ABS plastic filament.

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Bob Jaconetti

Kevin Watters

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Mar 12, 2015, 4:35:32 PM3/12/15

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I've printed my inmoov(s) in PLA. ABS parts shrink more than PLA when the cool off. So, some of the parts require a bit of extra sanding in order to fit them together , but you can make it work.

David Campbell

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Mar 12, 2015, 5:43:43 PM3/12/15

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I have printed my Inmoov in ABS as PLA does not survive being outdoors(left in hot car) very well. I would make it from PLA if I was only going to use the robot indoors.

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RobotGuy6

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Mar 12, 2015, 7:34:37 PM3/12/15

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Forget the Maketbot... they are over priced and you are just paying for the name... I have a Flashforge Creator Pro and it is awesome...It has a heated build plate so it prints both abs and pla.. So you don't have to choose.....

On Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 3:03:49 PM UTC-4, Bob Jaconetti wrote:

nanomole

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Mar 12, 2015, 8:51:01 PM3/12/15

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on robotguy6`s recommendations I too purchased a flashforge creator pro. I hear lots of good things about it. a forum for it also

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