Prusa i3 MK2S KIT - D Ialing I N N Ew M Aterials

11.10 nGen
Developed by Eastman Chemical Company and colorFabb, nGen offers increased
resistance to heat as well as dimensional stability. Material is low-odor and styrene-free.
● Nozzle temperature: 240  °C
● Bed temperature: 80 - 100 °C (bigger object -> higher temp.)
● Heatbed:  Make sure the surface is clean. Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the
bed, or the adhesion may be too strong, use window cleaner instead. If you do not
have anything else on hand use the bundled glue as a separator after cleaning it.
Windex or similar windows cleaner is a great option for nGen and you don’t need to
use the glue after the cleaning. Spray small amount on unscented paper towel and
wipe the print surface.
11.11 PC-ABS (E3D)
Polycarbonate ABS (PC-ABS) is an enhanced version of traditional ABS. Offers easier
processing, higher strength, stiffness and temperature resistance. PC-ABS is also suitable
for structures with openings, its bridging capability is improved compared to ABS. Typical
usage of PC-ABS is for durable plastic parts like television or computer casings.
● Nozzle temperature: 270 - 280 °C
● Bed temperature: 100 - 110 °C (bigger object -> higher temp.)
● Heatbed:  Make sure the surface of the heatbed is clean.
11.12 Dialing in new materials
Each manufacturer produces slightly different material even though, they are under the
same group. For example Prusa PLA and ColorFabb PLA will have slightly different output
when printed.
To achieve the best possible output you should experiment with the nozzle temperature,
fan speed, print speed and flow. All of these can be changed even during a print from the
Tweak menu on the LCD panel.
Same also applies even for materials which are not listed here. Take the manufacturer
suggested settings, find the closest match in Slic3r material profiles, modify and save as
new. Continue by printing few simple test pieces and continuously use the Tweak
menu. After each improvement, don’t forget to modify the settings in Slic3r. Reset the tweak
values before every print.
Don’t forget to share your settings on our forums or directly with us.
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