CNC Router vs 3D Printer

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CNC Router vs 3D Printer

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18-08-2013, 12:46

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Re: CNC Router vs 3D Printer

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Originally Posted by Andrew Schreiber

Assuming you are printing ABS.

Heated beds also help with PLA. Speaking from experience here, though, a lower temperature helps more with PLA.

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