Lamp hanger in colorFabb_XT

As these things go, summer is coming to an end and days are getting shorter. To continue that much needed work in the garden in the evening hours more light is needed. We do not print light, but we can print the fixtures for the lamp. This custom designed lamp hanger brings the solution. Printed with colorFabb_XT it shows once again a functional (and in this case, a much needed) application for 3D printing.

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The machine used was a KosselXL and we printed with 0.16mm layer height.

Filament used: colorFabb_XT Black

colorFabb_XT is available in 14 colors: http://colorfabb.com/co-polyesters/colorfabb-xt

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colorFabb_XT is made with Amphora AM1800 and was the first material we launched together with Eastman Chemical Company back in 2014.

It has a unique formulation for 3D Printing that features excellent properties : High strength and very high toughness, Odor Neutral processing, High Tg / improved temp. resistance, Styrene free formulation, FDA food contact compliance, BPA (Bisphenol A ) free formulation. It will allow the user to produce 3D printed functional products in a safe way. Eastman Amphora™ 3D polymer is a low-odor, styrene-free choice that is uniquely suited for 3D printing applications. With Amphora, items can be created that are more functional, more durable, more efficient, and attractive.

Learn how to print with colorFabb_XT: https://learn.colorfabb.com/print-_xt/

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nGen Flowerpots

We printed MakeMike’s “Molcajete”flowerpots on the Leapfrog HS with fantastic results. Splendid prints for use in house which will brighten up your flowers even further!

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Design: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:796667

Material: nGen Orange & Gold Metallic

nGen is available now in a variety of 17 colors: http://colorfabb.com/co-polyesters/ngen

Machine: Leapfrog Creatr HS

Layerheight: 0.16mm

 

About nGen

nGen is made from Eastman Amphora™ AM3300 3D polymer. Like colorFabb_XT, it is part of Eastman’s Amphora range of copolyesters for 3D printing.

nGen is a low-odor, styrene-free material uniquely suited for 3D printing enthusiasts, particularly those who need the flexibility to print within a wide processing temperature range. With nGen you will have good flow properties through the printer nozzle—even at lower temperatures than some other polymers require. These properties make nGen more workable at a wider breadth of temperatures, producing reliable results and resulting in less waste.

Amphora 3300 has been made into high-quality filament that exhibits advanced overhang ability, excellent looks, and large printing temperature range—empowering large panel of users to create durable and useful items. With the unique combination of a low processing temperature and an elevated temperature resistance, nGen can quickly print creations that are functional, durable, efficient, and attractive.

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steelFill canon

Check out the canon printed entirely with colorFabb materials. We have printed this entire canon with steelFill and the basis was printed with one of our other special filaments: woodFill

You can see how to print with steelFill on our tutorial page: https://learn.colorfabb.com/how-to-print-with-steelfill/

 

 

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Design: by Labern – https://www.youmagine.com/designs/colorfabb-cannon

steelFill is available now: http://colorfabb.com/steelfill

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steelFill: available today

“Steel yourself”
Today we are happy to announce the release of our new metal based filament:
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Iron Man Bust by Geoff.W – http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:571321

Announced at the AM Show in Amsterdam end of June this new specialty material is available as from today.
With steelFill we are adding a fourth metal based filament to our portfolio after succesfully announcing bronzeFill in 2014, copperFill later that year and brassFill in early 2015. As with these other filaments, the key is post-processing and you can use similar techniques as with our other special metal based filaments.

Print Settings

Probably the biggest difference compared to 3D printing our other metal infused filaments would be our advice to change your regular brass nozzle for a steel or hardened steel nozzle. The steel powder we use for steelFill can affect the brass nozzle after printing enough of this material, for better reliability on the long run a steel nozzle is recommended.

Other settings such as, printing temperature, heated buildplatform, layerheight, cooling and retraction will be covered in our tutorial.

Check out the tutorial: https://learn.colorfabb.com/how-to-print-with-steelfill 

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ColorFabb Cannon – by Labern – https://www.youmagine.com/designs/colorfabb-cannon

Post Processing

After printing steelFill will have nice matte drak gray finish. With similar polishing techniques used on bronzeFill, copperFill and brassFill it’s possible to smooth out the outer surface and expose the metal particles. Now the surface start’s to resemble a dark glossy steel look. SteelFill won’t rust, since the powder is stainless steel.

steelFill is the latest addition to our expanding range of special materials.
steelFill is available now: http://colorfabb.com/steelfill

The Astronaut

We have printed the Astronaut by The Sculptor not once, but twice. We have chosen both corkFill and nGen for this print. Beautiful materials for the best aesthetics.

Design: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1755130

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Settings for corkFill on the Ultimaker 2:

0.1mm layer height on 220C, heated bed platform on 50 degrees C and 100% fan.

corkFill: http://colorfabb.com/corkfill

nGen: http://colorfabb.com/co-polyesters/ngen

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Coat hangers 3D printed with nGen filament

We used nGen filament to print coat hangers in a variety of colors. nGen is a general purpose 3D printing material that is perfectly suited to be used for prints that can be used in real life. These coat hangers were printed on the MassPortal Pharaoh ED in our own print lab.

Design: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1088960

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Eastman Amphora™ 3D polymer

Eastman Amphora™ 3D polymer is a low-odor, styrene-free choice that is uniquely suited for 3D printing applications. With Amphora, items can be created that are more functional, more durable, more efficient, and attractive.

nGen is made with Amphora AM3300 and has good flow properties through the printer nozzle – even at lower temperatures than some other polymers require. These properties make nGen more workable at a wider breadth of temperatures, producing reliable results and resulting in less waste. nGen exhibits advanced overhang ability, excellent looks, and large printing temperature range—empowering large panel of users to create durable and useful items. Learn more about nGen on our special dedicated landing page.

Molecule construction set

We printed a molecule construction set as a demonstrator with our nGen 3D printing filament. nGen is our go-to material for a wide variety of prints we make in the colorFabb print lab. It is a true general purpose filament that can be used on a wide variety of 3D printers. Interested how to print with nGen? Check out this blog: https://learn.colorfabb.com/how-to-print-with-ngen/

Design: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:21398

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More about nGen: http://ngen.colorfabb.com/

nGen is available in 17 colors: http://colorfabb.com/co-polyesters/ngen

nGen is made with Amphora AM3300 and has good flow properties through the printer nozzle – even at lower temperatures than some other polymers require. These properties make nGen more workable at a wider breadth of temperatures, producing reliable results and resulting in less waste. nGen exhibits advanced overhang ability, excellent looks, and large printing temperature range—empowering large panel of users to create durable and useful items.

Eastman Amphora™ 3D polymer is a low-odor, styrene-free choice that is uniquely suited for 3D printing applications. With Amphora, items can be created that are more functional, more durable, more efficient, and attractive.

Rocket ship printed with nGen filamant

On the Ultimaker forum Joel Mongeon posted his version of the gCreate rocket ship, printed with nGen. In his words:

A spaceship printed and painted for my toddler who loves “wockets”!

This is the gCreate rocket that can be downloaded here: http://www.gcreate.com/#!3d-model—gcreate-rocket/c1k6o

Printed with Colorfabb nGen. I cut off the tip of the rocket and used a hot tool to round it off. I then used a lot (maybe too much) XTC 3D to smooth the layer lines and add strength to the print. Finally used some shiny metallic paint and a layer of shellac to seal the deal.

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Settings used:

3D printer: Ultimaker 2+

Nozzle diameter: 0.40 mm

Layer resolution: 81-100 micron

Print time: 24-48 hours

You can find the original post here: https://ultimaker.com/en/community/prints/4985-rocketship

More information about nGen here: http://ngen.colorfabb.com/ 

Dremel tool holder in colorFabb_HT

A fully functional Dremel tool holder, printed with colorFabb_HT and woodFill as the base. Print your own tools with functional filaments.

Find out how to print with colorFabb_HT made with Eastman Chemical Company Amphora HT5300:
http://ht.colorfabb.com/how/

colorFabb_HT: http://colorfabb.com/co-polyesters/colorfabb–ht

woodFill: http://colorfabb.com/woodfill-fine

Design: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:161190

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colorFabb_HT is made with Amphora HT5300 and is a low-odor and styrene-free material uniquely suited for advanced 3D printing users, particularly those who need their models to exhibit excellent durability, toughness and high temperature resistance with a Tg of over 100⁰C. colorFabb_HT empowers professional users to create more durable and useful items, making prototyping truly functional. This opens up new areas in which 3D printed applications can be successfully applied.

ColorFabb_HT is uniquely suited for advanced 3D printing users, particular those who need their creations to exhibit excellent durability, toughness and temperature resistance.