TheaQ
Posts: 4
Joined: Wed Sep 20, 2017 1:07 pm

Cannot get support to stick to ABS

I am using Hartchbox ABS filament 1.75 and have been happy with it. It prints well on my Flashforge Creator pro set at 230 degrees C and build plate at 110 deg C. My model needs support and am using Stratasys support material because it washes off very well and works well on its own. However it refuses to stick to the ABS. I have tried different temperatures ranging between 230 degrees and 245 degrees on the Stratasys material but have kept the ABS constant at 230 C and the build plate at 110 Degrees. I would be happy to hear your suggestions.
THank you,
Thea
gearsawe
Posts: 233
Joined: Sun Sep 10, 2017 11:06 pm

Re: Cannot get support to stick to ABS

Those systems print at a much higher temperature with ABS and Support. ABS about 300C and 270 for support. Also they do not use a heated plate but a Heated chamber to about 95C. Their support is pretty designed pretty much to work with their printers and environment. If you are using fans the previous layers may be to cool to stick

Return to “General Discussion and Tips”