Garolite G-10 FR4 as a 3D Printing Surface?
I recently watched Maker's Muse video • G10 - The best print surface you've never ... about using Garolite as a 3D printing surface, so I decided to give it a try! The results astounded me so I had to share!
Song: Hielia - Minimusicman - Crazy La Paint Extended Edition
Slicer: Ultimaker Cura
Model: Low Poly Labrador https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:446787
Model Dimensions: 72.1 x 109.8 x 120.5 mm (2.84 x 4.32 x 4.74 in.) (Scaled)
Build Plate Adhesion: Brim
Support: Touching Build Plate 55˚ overhang
Infill: Cubic Subdivision 10% Density 30% Overlap
Print Speed: 50 mm/s (2.17 in/s)
Material: Hatchbox PLA Black
Print Details:
Printer: Ender3
Printer Controller: RaspberryPi 4 8GB
Printer Software: OctoPrint | Octolapse | The Spaghetti Detective
Usable print area: 235 x 235 x 250 mm (9.25 x 9.25 x 9.84 in.)
Cabinet: 12U Vented enclosed Temperature Controlled
Nozzle Temperature: 210˚C (392˚F)
Build Plate Temperature: 90˚C (194˚F)
Cabinet temperature: 37.8 - 38.3˚C (100 - 101˚F)
During Removal:
Nozzle Temperature 25˚C (77˚F)
Build Plate Temperature: 25˚C (77˚F)
Cabinet Temperature: 25˚C (77˚F)
Force required for removal: Negligible
Build Plate Info:
Flame-Retardant Garolite G-10/FR4 Sheet
Rockwell M100 (Extra Hard)
Maximum Temperature: 129.4˚C (265°F)
Thickness: 1.7mm (1/8 in.)
X/Y Dimensions (Cut): 135mm² (9.25 in.²)
Item Website: https://www.mcmaster.com/85345K612/