I've been told PETG CF is significantly easier to print than regular PETG because the CF helps with the moisture and bridging during prints I bought 2 spools to try out because I hate printing regular PETG but I want to print things to go in my garage and not have them warp..
@FrankensteinV2032 ай бұрын
Any results?
@dylan-nguyen2 ай бұрын
@@FrankensteinV203 it should be coming in today
@802Garage2 ай бұрын
This is my general experience along with several friends in a 3D printing Discord. CF PETG is easier to print than PETG generally and has a lot of desirable attributes. The finish is especially nice if you like a bit of matte and less layer line visibility. I recommend trying Tinmorry or Voxelab/Flashforge brands to start.
@dylan-nguyen2 ай бұрын
@@FrankensteinV203 sorry forgot to reply petg cf is so good. I just wish it was cheaper prints almost exactly like PLA. sticks to the bed really good but still can be removed. as tough as PLA but with even less shrinkage. no need for a filament dryer just printed it straight. and no need for tuning just used bambu defaults. I tried regular PETG and it has been super difficult to get it to stick to the bed and to print well. I will never buy regular PETG again.. too much of a hassle
@Interspieder7 ай бұрын
Some of the cheaper "Carbon Fiber"-Filament only has Carbon Fiber powder or very short fibers inside, which do not contribute to the mechanical properties at all. I used Extrudr PETG CF and noticed a big difference to normal PETG and it was perfectly fine to print, no print setting adjustment needed.
@Neally7 ай бұрын
I've heard that too, I'll give that brand a shot. Thank you!
@Interspieder7 ай бұрын
Appreciated your testing effort by the way! Really felt your disappointment after you realized that the PETG CF was not that good :D@@Neally
@Neally7 ай бұрын
Yeah haha, I was definitely hoping for a better outcome, maybe the other stuff will yield some better results! @@Interspieder
@_..-.._..-.._6 ай бұрын
I second all that, cheap CF blends suck.
@802Garage2 ай бұрын
As I've replied to other comments, my friends and I have had much better experiences with CF PETG. I do think the Eryone brand is not a great example of the filament type. My #1 recommendation would be Tinmorry followed by Voxelab AKA Flashforge. While CF or other fibers definitely don't automatically make parts stronger and can decrease layer adhesion, they add other desirable properties. Generally, better bridging and overhangs, easier printing at higher temperatures, less stringing, a more uniform if matte finish, less visible layer lines, and yes more stiffness. Good CF PETG should be like easy mode printing PETG with a really cool finish. Another example of material made easier and better in multiple ways by fiber is glass fiber polycarbonate AKA GF PC. As always, it's just important to remember how much filament can vary by brand and even by color or batch, and that print settings can drastically affect results. Good video though!
@micdraypr1855Ай бұрын
Tinmorry gang! On my 3rd roll with a X1C stock .4 nozzle. Prints beautifully after drying and calibrating which I do for everything but basic PLAs. Had some initial stringing on multi part and complex geometries, but after dialing in the speed and retraction + avoid crossing perimeters in bambu studio, I'm flyin through the stuff.
@802GarageАй бұрын
@@micdraypr1855 Calibration is honestly key to get high quality results.
@Neally23 күн бұрын
I'll have to give tinmorry a try! Cheers, thank you!
@_..-.._..-.._6 ай бұрын
I love PLA, the looks, the ease of use, the non toxic and semi biodegradable nature, the renewable part and the stiffness. But high temp really ruins it even at moderate levels. I think eventually we will have a PLA ++ or PLA 2 that has all the good plus better temp resilience.
@Neally6 ай бұрын
I've been printing with pla a lot more lately and it really is wonderful, if only it had better thermal characteristics
@_..-.._..-.._6 ай бұрын
I print PETG CF at 260c because the hardened steel nozzles need a lot of temp to maintain good extrusion and layer adhesion. I use no fan for first layers and then 25% with an enclosure. In the summer, I up the fan to 50%
@Neally6 ай бұрын
I found upping the fan speed after the first layer seemed to reduce stringing, but honestly getting the setting for it right seems more like voodoo than anything😂
@btomas2254 ай бұрын
I primarily use PETG for its UV resistance and its temperature resistance but mostly the UV. PLA will not only melt or deform in sunlight but it will deteriorate as well. Not good for parts that need to be outside in the weather. I think that CF PETG is more for aesthetics and nothing more. It gives you that flat black finish that some find desirable.
@jig58592 ай бұрын
Entirely agree
@coloradocornbread69964 ай бұрын
Thanks for your hard work. People overlook a lot of the shit you did in videos like this. 👍 you are appreciated ❤
@Neally4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I greatly appreciate it!
@diesel-technology55076 сағат бұрын
Carbon fiber is tensile strength and usually doesn't like to be bent like that
@_..-.._..-.._6 ай бұрын
My experience with PETG CF has been disappointing to put it lightly. Annealing might help, but the cf is basically ruining PETG’s best attribute which is flexibility before breaking. Long strand cf would be better, but chopped cf is a waste.
@Neally6 ай бұрын
Agreed, I've heard higher quality cfpetg is less disappointing, but for my purposes it's definitely impractical
@gg48gg5 ай бұрын
Eryone is typically very high quality. I would be surprised if it was a quality issue. See my previous comment about the property you tested vs your desired improvement.
@levigillis34758 ай бұрын
Try PCTG, basically PETG but better, and maybe pla with CF or other brands of petg, as it differs alot, also try to print PETG really hot even if it strings, it makes it adhere better preventing the delamination.
@Neally8 ай бұрын
For sure, I'll give those a shot. Thanks!
@gg48gg5 ай бұрын
Pctg is tough to find. Hopefully it will become more available soon. Have you found a good source and brand?
@levigillis34755 ай бұрын
@gg48gg I know 3 brands that have pctg, which is more than enough for me since I only order one xD. I order all my filament in eu from 3djake. And they have their own filament as well but I like the fiberlogy one alot. Although it needs drying it's very sturdy and has near perfect adhesion on the recommended temps.
@gg48gg5 ай бұрын
@@levigillis3475 I'm in the US and there are few brands and they're all $46 or more for a kg.
@Unnaymed4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your review !❤
@Neally4 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@chkarron8 ай бұрын
😍👏
@nellykarron80866 ай бұрын
👍❤ Danke für das tolle Video.
@silverify3 ай бұрын
I noticed that petg strength and stringing etc differentiate even with different color of the same brand. It can be that pla is stronger but in sommer its different story.. Try to use phone holder in car or so.. Pla is useless outdoors
@KP-ty9yl2 ай бұрын
What's the name of the tester at 2:00?
@odin05228 ай бұрын
Good stuff!!!
@Neally8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Walt11194 ай бұрын
I'd use PLA+ if heat isn't going to be an issue, if heat is, then ASA....
@Augcliffe6 ай бұрын
Everything I've seen so far makes it seem that CF infused filaments are a gimmick.
@Neally6 ай бұрын
Agreed. Maybe a higher end CF petg filament would perform better, but the budget filaments seem practically useless
@802Garage2 ай бұрын
Maybe formulas are just getting better, but this isn't my experience at all. While CF or other fibers definitely don't automatically make parts extremely strong or make layer adhesion better generally, they add other desirable properties. Generally, better bridging and overhangs, better printing at higher temperatures, less stringing, a more uniform if matte finish, less visible layer lines, and yes more stiffness. I'm not sure if the particular brand in the video just wasn't great or if it needed higher printing temperatures for example, but generally my friends and I find CF PETG to just be better than general PETG all around for many purposes.
@NaughtyGoatFarm6 ай бұрын
It appears cf filament is a waste of time and money
@Neally6 ай бұрын
It seems so, at least the brand I was using it. It's unfortunate really, I liked the textured of it a lot
@jig58592 ай бұрын
Will always depend I use it solely for its heat resistance as it is more heat resistant that normal PETG. Granted it wasn't tested but just commenting to show its another use case compared to the application in the vid. As my a1 can print PETG with ease but struggles with other heat resistant materials just makes it SO much easier to work with.
@Robert-sj8ld6 ай бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤑
@veegee243 ай бұрын
You're using sum-ting-wong brand CF PETG. Get better material.
@qwertyzxaszc63235 ай бұрын
Carbon fiber for consumer-grade 3d printers is a gimmick and a waste of money. Even under the BEST circumstances carbon fiber filament adds almost nothing to the the parts. Consumer-grade FDM printers are amazing, and for light-wear items and rapid prototyping, the are incredible machines. If you need more strength and stiffness, then there are better options.
@Neally5 ай бұрын
For sure!
@jig58592 ай бұрын
Just adding a side note that it is great for applications where heat is your main concern. Of course not saying its the best material but for people with lower spec printers its prob the best option like in my case. I wouldn't rule it out right but as everything else people need to know what they are buying and why. The advertising is for sure misleading though.
@ZappyOh8 ай бұрын
PLA is stiffer than most other types.
@kitchenbriks36858 ай бұрын
Petg is a waste of time. I print rc cards parts and can tell you from experience that pla plus can handle much more abuse than petg.
@Neally8 ай бұрын
It's all about application, I've had pla parts crack and shatter where petg held up.
@Untiocansado7 ай бұрын
@@Neally I used PLA+, PLA CF , PETG and ASA CF. It´s all about application , PLA dont like temperature changes , and only for that reason , for me , its the worst filament out there.
@Neally7 ай бұрын
@@Untiocansado Yeah, I agree
@theheavy93787 ай бұрын
@@Untiocansadoliving in southern US pla is almost useless to me. I print a lot of parts/toys that will be outside and summertime heat and sun have deformed many pla items.
@_..-.._..-.._6 ай бұрын
Hobby Rc cars have traditionally always used PA6 and PA66 Nylon with 33% or less glass fiber reinforcement. That is far stronger in every way than PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS. Nylon can be hard to print, but it is the king of thermoplastics.