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| Jun 21, 2021 at 19:44 | comment | added | inf3rno | @ZeissIkon Yes, sweat is the only problem, but food grade PLA is ok I think. I might coat it with epoxy if it is not durable enough. I was thinking on transparent plastic or multiple layers too. It will be a fun project, maybe I print multiple different ones. | |
| Jun 21, 2021 at 19:38 | comment | added | Zeiss Ikon | For something that will live on your desk, there's no reason to look any further than PLA. | |
| Jun 21, 2021 at 19:34 | comment | added | inf3rno | @ZeissIkon Currently I want to print something like this: support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/… I don't like the shape of current mice, but the sensors and wireless tech are pretty bad in the case of 10+ years old mice like this one. So I decided to print a new shell for my G603. Not sure how long it will take to learn scanning, design, printing. It will be fun. :-) | |
| Jun 21, 2021 at 18:05 | comment | added | Zeiss Ikon | Check YouTube for Maker's Muse channel, he had a video where he showed prints that had been outdoors in Australia for a year. Overall, even PLA held up well. Don't use it for anything that goes in your car, though; it'll sag above about 120F, which cars in summer easily exceed. | |
| Jun 21, 2021 at 18:01 | comment | added | inf3rno | @ZeissIkon I am a beginner at printing, I really need to see what durability and properties PLA has first. If it is not enough, then I'll check PETG. Thanks for the tip! | |
| Jun 21, 2021 at 17:42 | comment | added | Zeiss Ikon | FWIW, properties wise, PETG does almost everything ABS does, but is somewhat easier to print (say people who've been at this much longer than I have). Probably not any easier to break down, though, but easier to re- or up-cycle... | |
| Jun 21, 2021 at 17:39 | comment | added | inf3rno | @ZeissIkon Yes, maybe I forget about ABS and print only PLA. Though I have an MSc in biochemical engineering, so maybe I'll figure it out later when I need it. Currently it is not a priority. | |
| Jun 21, 2021 at 17:34 | comment | added | Zeiss Ikon | ABS is used for drain pipes, so it's chemically pretty tough stuff. Most folks who want do something to it use solvents (acetone is top of the list) but you don't want to put those into your own environment, never mind the world -- and they don't break it down anyway; when the solvent evaporates the ABS is left behind. | |
| Jun 21, 2021 at 17:18 | comment | added | inf3rno | @ZeissIkon PLA is a lot easier than ABS. Just google PLA hydrolysis. mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/9/2111/pdf Looks like a few weeks in 20% HCl is more than enough for PLA. I am not sure about ABS yet. I need to read a lot more about this, probably using google scholar for a few weeks. | |
| Jun 21, 2021 at 16:58 | comment | added | Zeiss Ikon | What chemical did you find that breaks down PLA? From my reading, there are few solvents that will affect it... | |
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| Jun 21, 2021 at 16:54 | history | answered | inf3rno | CC BY-SA 4.0 |