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Re: 3D printed parts

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Originally Posted by SenorZ View Post
Not sure about fire, but I'd definitely keep 3D printed parts away from heavy-use CIMs. They get hot and can possibly weaken the print.
Or melt the print. Quite possible. This year we are printing wheel hub spacers and last year we made limit switch brackets. Of all the material we have used the best so far has been the carbon fiber reinforced ABS. Gives a super clean print.
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