Need.some advice please

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Hey guys,

I want to have this item printed: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/pc-water-cooling-external-radiator-holder-i-stand

There's a note in the description:

I used .25 lh, 15-18% infill, 3 wall, 3 top and bottom and support.

Also, it's an STL if that matters?


Firstly I don't have a 3D printer, so can anyone recommend somewhere to get it done correctly, and not costing the earth?

Secondly, do the notes above mean anything to anyone? Will I need to mention them wherever I get this done?

Third, what's the best type of filament to use for strength and longevity?

Thanks for any help :)
 
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Layer height
Infill percentage
Walls

All common 3d printing terminology you can lookup, but if you aren't going to print it then it probably doesn't matter to you.

Have you bought the stl yet?

There's a few people on here who might be able to print it, looks a fair size though.

Certainly avoid PLA as it'll be getting warm and looks like it's intended to take weight. You should be offered choices if you get it done commercially or you can look up the filament types and you'll see just how many you can choose from and their properties.
 
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Rob_B said:
Layer height
Infill percentage
Walls

All common 3d printing terminology you can lookup, but if you aren't going to print it then it probably doesn't matter to you.

Have you bought the stl yet?

There's a few people on here who might be able to print it, looks a fair size though.
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Thanks :)

I've not bought it yet, just need to know what it's likely going to cost me etc..
 
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I don't print in anything other than PLA as it's just hobby stuff so I'm no expert re: filament.

I couldn't hazard a guess at cost but you could maybe download some similar (free) stls from makerworld or thingiverse etc, upload them to the many commercial places that offer printing and guage cost. They're not cheap though. I've never used one so can't recommend any unfortunately.
 
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So it looks like commercial printing isn't an option as they all want £80+

A friend has offered to do it for me, he mentioned PLA as the rad isn't realistically going to go above 50c or so, isn't PLA good for a lot more heat than that?

The person who created the file, also used Elegoo Galaxy PLA but I noticed you said above to avoid PLA?
 
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Personally I'd avoid it as it will still get warm which compromises strength so maybe check just how much weight it's going to have to hold.

If he is willing to print it then might be worth trying anyway though.
 
Rob_B said:
Personally I'd avoid it as it will still get warm which compromises strength so maybe check just how much weight it's going to have to hold.

If he is willing to print it then might be worth trying anyway though.
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What filament would you recommend for strength and heat resistance without costing the earth?
 
PLA prints around 200-220, I’m using PLA +2 just now and depending on speeds and ambient I’m around 210 most days, PETG is normally around 240ish so a bit hotter to print. I run PLA with a bed temp of 60 so if your rad will be around 50 I would say PLA would be ok.
If you have the file I’d be happy to have a look at it, I only have PLA right now but if it looks possible I’d give it a go.
If you could measure a few things I could draw this up for you, basically hole centres and distance from first hole to the end of the rad, rad thickness etc…..simple stuff if you have done anything handy at all.
I’m no printing expert, I potter around with them at work to make some parts, our printers aren’t the best either but the prints come out ok.
 
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