3D Filament Pilot Program - Revision history

Matt5sean3: Delete PETG already buying, Delete hardened nozzles already have, ABS, ASA, TPU from Polymaker, buy Polymaker filaments directly, add Prusament PC-CF

2026-06-04T22:53:49Z

Delete PETG already buying, Delete hardened nozzles already have, ABS, ASA, TPU from Polymaker, buy Polymaker filaments directly, add Prusament PC-CF

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:53, 4 June 2026
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	\| Unit Price		\| Unit Price
	\| Quantity		\| Quantity
	\|-
	~~\| [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/e3d-prusa-nozzle-high-flow-obxidian-0-4-mm/ E3D Prusa High Flow ObXidian]~~
	~~\| Hardened Nozzle~~
	~~\| $70.99~~
	~~\| 1~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/pa-nylon-powder-coated-print-sheet/ PA Nylon Powder-coated Print Sheet]		\| [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/pa-nylon-powder-coated-print-sheet/ PA Nylon Powder-coated Print Sheet]
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	\| 4		\| 4
	\|-		\|-
	\| [https://~~www~~.~~prusa3d~~.com/~~product~~/~~prusament~~-asa~~-jet-black-800g-nfc/ Prusament~~ ASA ~~Jet Black 800g (NFC)~~]		\| [https://shop.polymaker.com/products/polymaker-asa?variant=41297658314809 Polymaker™ ASA]
	\| ASA Filament		\| ASA Filament
	\| $27.99		\| $26.99
	\| 1		\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| [https://~~www~~.~~prusa3d~~.com/~~product~~/~~buddy3d~~-abs~~-natural-750g/ Buddy3D~~ ABS ~~Natural 750g~~]		\| [https://shop.polymaker.com/products/polylite-abs?_pos=1&_sid=0b09700c0&_ss=r&variant=39574342762553 ABS]
	\| ABS Filament		\| ABS Filament
	\| $15.99		\| $20.99
	\| 1		\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| [https://~~www~~.~~prusa3d.com/product/prusament-petg-matte-black-1kg-nfc/ Prusament PETG Matte Black 1kg (NFC)]~~		\| [https://shop.polymaker.com/products/polymide-copa?_pos=1&_sid=61d7d2b46&_ss=r&variant=39574349971513 Polymaker PolyMide" CoPA]
	~~\| PETG Filament~~
	~~\| $35.99~~
	~~\| 1~~
	\|-
	~~\| [https://west3d~~.com/products/~~polymaker-~~polymide~~%E2%84%A2~~-copa Polymaker PolyMide" CoPA]
	\| Nylon Filament		\| Nylon Filament
	\| $49.99		\| $49.99
	\| 1		\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| [https://~~west3d~~.com/products/~~polymaker-~~polylite-pc~~-polycarbonate-3d-printer-filament-1kg-1-75mm~~ Polymaker PolyLite PC Polycarbonate 3D Printer Filament 1KG 1.75mm]		\| [https://shop.polymaker.com/products/polylite-pc?variant=39574343516217 Polymaker PolyLite PC Polycarbonate 3D Printer Filament 1KG 1.75mm]
	\| PC Filament		\| PC Filament
	\| $32.99		\| $32.99
	\| 1		\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| [https://~~west3d~~.com/products/~~carbonx-nylon-6-cf~~-pa6-~~cf-3d-printer-filament-by-3dxtech-made-in-usa-750g CarbonX Nylon 6+CF (~~PA6-~~CF) 3D Printer Filament by 3DXTech Made in USA 500g~~]		\| [https://shop.polymaker.com/products/fiberon-pa6-cf20?variant=43596329287737 Fiberon™ PA6-CF20]
	\| CF-Nylon		\| CF-Nylon
	\| $37.99		\| $39.99
	\| 1		\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| [https://~~www~~.~~prusa3d~~.com/~~product~~/~~prusament~~-~~tpu-95a-jet-black-500g-nfc/ Prusament TPU 95A Jet Black 500g (NFC)~~]		\| [https://shop.polymaker.com/products/polyflex-tpu95?_pos=1&_sid=6b3b4fcf8&_ss=r&variant=39574341681209 PolyFlex™ TPU95]
	\| TPU Filament		\| TPU Filament
	\| $37.99		\| $37.99
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	\| 1		\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| [https://~~www~~.~~matterhackers~~.com/~~store~~/~~l/pva-filament-175mm-1kg/sk/M582X020 MH Build Series PVA Filament~~ - 1~~.75mm (1kg)~~]		\| [https://shop.polymaker.com/products/polydissolve-s1?_pos=1&_sid=eee5e6c31&_ss=r&variant=39574341091385 PolyDissolve™ S1]
	\| PVA Filament, dissolvable supports		\| PVA Filament, dissolvable supports
	\| $87.99		\| $49.99
			\| 1
			\|-
			\| [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/prusament-pc-blend-carbon-fiber-black-800g-nfc/ Prusament PC Blend Carbon Fiber Black 800g (NFC)]
			\| PC-CF Filament
			\| $64.99
	\| 1		\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| Total		\| Total
	\|		\|
	\| $~~683~~.92		\| $609.93
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	=== Retrospective ===		=== Retrospective ===
	The spools will be weighed upon opening then compared three months later to evaluate usage. This usage information will be brought to the membership meeting so that informed decisions can be made on whether to stock a wider variety of filament and if so, which filaments to keep stocked.		The spools will be weighed upon opening then compared three months later to evaluate usage. This usage information will be brought to the membership meeting so that informed decisions can be made on whether to stock a wider variety of filament and if so, which filaments to keep stocked.

			== Spool Maintenance ==

			Many filaments are hygroscopic and will need to be dried before use unless kept in a dry box. Certain filaments are hygroscopic enough that they will not stay dry long enough to complete longer prints before becoming saturated. For this reason, adding dry boxes to especially hygroscopic, especially sensitive, and especially expensive filaments makes quite a bit of sense to avoid filament deterioration.

Matt5sean3: Add retrospective and education sections

2026-05-31T16:16:41Z

Add retrospective and education sections

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			=== Education ===
			Misuse of certain filaments, especially abrasive filaments, can cause damage to printer nozzles and beds if not used with the correct nozzle or bed. In order to avoid damage, signage will be added to the 3D printing area to inform members who plan to print with said filaments (including those who bring their own filament rolls) of the necessary setup to print with abrasive filament without causing damage. Warning labels directing people to this same information will also be affixed to HackRVA owned spools of abrasive and other filaments with the potential to damage 3D printers if misused.

			=== Retrospective ===
			The spools will be weighed upon opening then compared three months later to evaluate usage. This usage information will be brought to the membership meeting so that informed decisions can be made on whether to stock a wider variety of filament and if so, which filaments to keep stocked.

Matt5sean3: Added table showing proposed purchases

2026-05-31T07:16:38Z

Added table showing proposed purchases

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:16, 31 May 2026
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	The 3D Filament Pilot Program is a proposal to expand the projects possible on HackRVA's 3D printers by keeping a wider variety of filaments in limited quantities stocked for the use of members. This also provides opportunities for members to experiment with various filaments before committing to buying larger amounts for their own projects. Additionally, this pilot program broadens the capabilities of the printers by also buying hardened nozzles suitable for abrasive filaments and specialized bed plates required for more advanced filaments such as Nylon which broadens the possible filaments, especially engineering filaments, that members can use.		The 3D Filament Pilot Program is a proposal to expand the projects possible on HackRVA's 3D printers by keeping a wider variety of filaments in limited quantities stocked for the use of members. This also provides opportunities for members to experiment with various filaments before committing to buying larger amounts for their own projects. Additionally, this pilot program broadens the capabilities of the printers by also buying hardened nozzles suitable for abrasive filaments and specialized bed plates required for more advanced filaments such as Nylon which broadens the possible filaments, especially engineering filaments, that members can use.

			{\|
			\| Part
			\| Description
			\| Unit Price
			\| Quantity
			\|-
			\| [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/e3d-prusa-nozzle-high-flow-obxidian-0-4-mm/ E3D Prusa High Flow ObXidian]
			\| Hardened Nozzle
			\| $70.99
			\| 1
			\|-
			\| [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/pa-nylon-powder-coated-print-sheet/ PA Nylon Powder-coated Print Sheet]
			\| Bed Sheet for printing Nylon Filaments
			\| $63.99
			\| 1
			\|-
			\| [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/prusa-uss-drybox/ Prusa USS Drybox]
			\| Protects Hygroscopic Filament (which is most of them)
			\| $34.99
			\| 4
			\|-
			\| [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/prusament-asa-jet-black-800g-nfc/ Prusament ASA Jet Black 800g (NFC)]
			\| ASA Filament
			\| $27.99
			\| 1
			\|-
			\| [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/buddy3d-abs-natural-750g/ Buddy3D ABS Natural 750g]
			\| ABS Filament
			\| $15.99
			\| 1
			\|-
			\| [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/prusament-petg-matte-black-1kg-nfc/ Prusament PETG Matte Black 1kg (NFC)]
			\| PETG Filament
			\| $35.99
			\| 1
			\|-
			\| [https://west3d.com/products/polymaker-polymide%E2%84%A2-copa Polymaker PolyMide" CoPA]
			\| Nylon Filament
			\| $49.99
			\| 1
			\|-
			\| [https://west3d.com/products/polymaker-polylite-pc-polycarbonate-3d-printer-filament-1kg-1-75mm Polymaker PolyLite PC Polycarbonate 3D Printer Filament 1KG 1.75mm]
			\| PC Filament
			\| $32.99
			\| 1
			\|-
			\| [https://west3d.com/products/carbonx-nylon-6-cf-pa6-cf-3d-printer-filament-by-3dxtech-made-in-usa-750g CarbonX Nylon 6+CF (PA6-CF) 3D Printer Filament by 3DXTech Made in USA 500g]
			\| CF-Nylon
			\| $37.99
			\| 1
			\|-
			\| [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/prusament-tpu-95a-jet-black-500g-nfc/ Prusament TPU 95A Jet Black 500g (NFC)]
			\| TPU Filament
			\| $37.99
			\| 1
			\|-
			\| [https://colorfabb.us/allpha-black allPHA BLACK (ColorFabb)]
			\| PHA Filament
			\| $38.07
			\| 1
			\|-
			\| [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/prusament-pvb-smoky-black-500g-nfc/ Prusament PVB Smoky Black 500g (NFC)]
			\| PVB Filament
			\| $43.99
			\| 1
			\|-
			\| [https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/pva-filament-175mm-1kg/sk/M582X020 MH Build Series PVA Filament - 1.75mm (1kg)]
			\| PVA Filament, dissolvable supports
			\| $87.99
			\| 1
			\|-
			\| Total
			\|
			\| $683.92
			\|
			\|}

Matt5sean3: Added basic description

2026-05-31T06:48:12Z

Added basic description

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The 3D Filament Pilot Program is a proposal to expand the projects possible on HackRVA's 3D printers by keeping a wider variety of filaments in limited quantities stocked for the use of members. This also provides opportunities for members to experiment with various filaments before committing to buying larger amounts for their own projects. Additionally, this pilot program broadens the capabilities of the printers by also buying hardened nozzles suitable for abrasive filaments and specialized bed plates required for more advanced filaments such as Nylon which broadens the possible filaments, especially engineering filaments, that members can use.