Filament size

[concreteturtle 0]

Hi Everyone,

I'm a 3d printing newbie, looking to get an ultimaker after doing some research

Unfortunately the ultimaker wiki is down just now, could someone let me know which PLA filament diameter the current ultimaker kits use?

Can anyone in Australia recommend a good place to get more filament?

Thanks in advance.

CT.

[joergen 2]

I'm a 3d printing newbie, looking to get an ultimaker after doing some research

Unfortunately the ultimaker wiki is down just now, could someone let me know which PLA filament diameter the current ultimaker kits use?

3mm standard

many Ultimaker users seem to prefer printing with PLA instead of ABS.

[concreteturtle 0]

Great, thanks for the quick reply!

CT.

[owen 19]

These guys had a good price on filament and best price on freight to Aus. Communication was great and they sent it out same day.

http://ultimachine.com/catalog/print-materials/pla/pla-3mm

Printed a bit with it and it seems like a good product too.

[Daid 304]

 

many Ultimaker users seem to prefer printing with PLA instead of ABS.

because PLA sticks to the bed better and tends to warp a lot less. PLA is also made from a biodegradable material if I understood it right. However, PLA is also very hard and doesn't bend at all, while ABS has a bit of flex in it.