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== Compression Oven ==
== Compression Oven ==
* PLA: 150°C melts well. Wouldn't go above 160
{| class=wikitable
! Material !! Temperature !! Notes
|-
! PLA  
| 160-170°C || Melts nicely
|}
 
== Heat Press ==
{| class=wikitable
! Material !! Temperature !! Timer !! Notes
|-
! LDPE (poly bags
| 125°C || 20s || using silicone mats. Works great
|}

Latest revision as of 12:15, 31 July 2021

Compression Oven

Material Temperature Notes
PLA 160-170°C Melts nicely

Heat Press

Material Temperature Timer Notes
LDPE (poly bags 125°C 20s using silicone mats. Works great