Printing an S5 now with PLA, but I did recall that I have some iglide I150 lying around... has anyone explored printing the gear train with a filament specifically designed for low friction (with solid lubricants, etc)? Wonder how much a difference it would make...
top of page
Note: Wix forums will be deleted on 15-Oct-2025 and moved to the tab labeled "Groups". Hopefully, it will be easier to use than the existing forum
Forum No Longer Supported by Wix.
Please Use Groups.
bottom of page
Yeah, the color choices are somewhat limited. I150 seems like a good choice. I will try it some day.
I also want to try Matterhackers quantum PLA with two colors fuses into one strand. It is purely cosmetic. A homemade clock needs to look good.
The I150 specifically is also pretty readily available (Amazon, ColorFabb), and only about 2x PLA price. I might give it a shot once I have my first print up and running so I have something to compare to. I guess the downside on the I150 is that it's just not particularly pretty. Might have to do a decorative layer with a different filament.
Good question. I try to design using common material, but Igus filaments look amazing. They would probably make some really great gears. The frame could still be made using cheaper PLA.