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Originally posted by u/Ok-Blood8662 at 2025-06-30T21:50:55Z

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Was hoping I got good enough layer adhesion here, and I may have, but cracks formed at the pin holes.

Fortunately did not have this happen while firing. I noticed the cracks when inspecting the gun at my desk, flexed it, and it completely snapped.

Figured I would share as an example to others. Filament choice is super important in 3D2A. Be careful.


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[–] noah@fosscad.io 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

u/RustyShacklefordVR2 · 2025-06-30 21:59:47 UTC · score 9

That ain't layer adhesion, all the fissures cross layer lines. And the edges and overhangs definitely look like they were printed with no part cooling. 

ASA just isn't different enough from ABS to be advisable for frames.

[–] noah@fosscad.io 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

u/Ok-Blood8662 · 2025-06-30 22:12:13 UTC · score 3

My thoughts as well. I did my research and tuned my settings to get the best results with my test prints. Probably just the cheap blend I got.

[–] noah@fosscad.io 1 points 1 month ago

u/RustyShacklefordVR2 · 2025-06-30 22:25:35 UTC · score 6

I'm just mad the Elegoo ASA isn't available anymore. That shit was $15/kg all day erry day.