Check recycled filament (supposed nylon)

Bambu Lab X1 Series General discussions
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Hello, I am new to this 3D world and I bought the x1 carbon 2 months ago, I wanted to ask if I can use this material as a filament, (I think it is nylon)

The thickness of this supposed nylon seems half the thickness of the 1.75 PLA that I have, but I’m not sure… if you can help me please…:kissing_closed_eyes::kissing_closed_eyes::kissing_closed_eyes:

It is a tube used in construction, I leave a reference image :

LEXMAN corrugated burial pipe 40 mm 50 m

I have a 0.4 hardened steel nozzle, I use 1.75mm diameter filament in the x1 carbon.

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Reference images with the 1.75 PLA:

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-If the answer is yes I can use this supposed nylon…

I have more doubts…

-inside or outside the ams?
-dry for 12 hours at 90° before using it?
-bed that comes in the textured PEI x1?
-glue on the bed or lacquer?
-What default printing profile to use?
-With this 0.4mm nozzle can I use any filament with a diameter less than 1.75?

Thanks and regards

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  1. If it’s not glass filled or carbon filled then in the AMS will be fine.
  2. If it’s nylon yes. Nylon absorbs water quickly.
  3. Engineering or smooth, with stick glue (PVA). I have only used ABS on the textured plate. Perhaps someone else can offer further advice.
  4. You may have to figure this out yourself. Try the generic or even the Bambu on a cube/temp tower.
  5. yes, unless it is GC or CF, then a hardened nozzle is needed, and .6 may end up being better altough I’ve printed both with a .4
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I highly doubt that it is worth the effort. If you compare it to Nylon Filament that is intended for 3d printing and calculate the cost of a piece the same length, it is probably just a few cents.

If you still want to try it, you have to somehow bring it to 1,75mm with tight tolerance. And you don’t know if it is any good as a 3d printing filament. Most filaments are modified with additives specifically for 3d printing to simplify use in a fdm printer. The piece you found is not and probably is terrible to use.

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Hola,

Gracias por tu comentario…

Si lo pruebo finalmente, comentare aqui como fue.

Saludos!

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I’m curious about your results!