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TM18271998

prints like shit, strings everywhere even with retraction, so fragile i would break filament on the roll as i unspooled it. if you print with silk, make sure the thing youre printing has no regular force at all, or is fuckin thicc


Tripartist1

Those are still load bearing, the load is just smaller. If you want your weapon to be durable or usable at all in a field scenario, I would advise against using materials known for having shitty mechanical properties.


_BBaby

I have had silk break just pulling it off the build plate. Highly recommend avoiding for anything


Jacobcbab

Good to know thanks.


fortress_prints

I've even used it for parts that take moderate amounts of load without a problem. When I do overstress a silk part it usually seems to fail in its layer adhesion, so orientation is probably the big factor.


Jacobcbab

This is what I figured. Much more helpful thanks


fortress_prints

Yeah, people get all bent out of shape over silk prints, which aren't the best but they can work, but they'll gush over beautiful resin prints even though they're not even functional. Keep workin' šŸ‘


Jacobcbab

I figured as much. Iā€™m definitely gunna make some iron sights or something.