Table 3.

3D-printing parameters for the ABS piston, as set to the software Creality Slicer®

Printing parameters	Units	Set value
Nozzle temperature	°C	240
Bed temperature	°C	100
Fill density	%	30
Print speed	mm/s	60
Travel speed	mm/s	80
Top/bottom speed	mm/s	80
Bottom layer speed	mm/s	20
Layer height	mm	0.12
Shell thickness	mm	0.8
Outer/inner shell speed	mm/s	35
Retraction speed	mm/s	80
Filament flow	%	100
Platform adhesion type	-	Brim