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Questions tagged [hdpe]

Use this tag for questions regarding the use of HDPE as part of e.g. building your printer or as filament for printing.

HDPE stands for High-Density PolyEthylene. It is a thermoplastic material with a high strength-to-density ratio and is like PE challenging to print.

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HDPE as the body of a 3-D Printer?

I've been working on my own DIY 3-D printer recently, and I've been trying to experiment a little with different materials for the body. Someone suggested using HDPE (high-density polyethylene), since it works well on a CNC machine, which would make…
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What is PEI+PC 3D Print material? ISS 3D Print Contest

There was a contest to develop 3D printable files for the International Space Station's 3D printer. The winner got a 3D printer ... runners up got Fluke DVOM's and all entrants got a t-shirt. ISS 3D Print Contest They offer 3 materials: ABS, HDPE,…
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