Table 1.
3D printer settings for all additive manufacturing (AM) systems tested.
| 3D Printer | FFF TAZ | FFF Gigabot | PME/FPF Gigabot X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layer height | 0.3 mm | 0.4 mm | 0.5 mm |
| Nozzle diameter | 0.5 mm | 1.2 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Number of outer shells on all surfaces | 2 * | ||
| Orientation of Infill | Rectilinear at 45 degrees with respect to long axis of tensile bars | ||
| Infill | 100% | ||
| Speed | 30 mm/s | 20 mm/s | Variable, 10 mm/s |
| Temperature | 270 °C | 250 °C | 250–260, zone 1 and 2 (after velocity temperature test) |
| Bed temperature | 110 °C | ||
* Note the resultant shell thickness varies for the different AM systems because of different nozzle sizes.