All materials have different requirements for drying. Keeping them dry ensures that print results are predictable and consistent.
This is the beginning of a filament drying How To. Please use this forum area to discuss.
Filament can be dried in a conventional oven at the below temperatures, but beware that the thermostatic control of domestic ovens (in particular ‘toaster ovens’) can be wildly inaccurate and therefore we would always recommend checking your device in order to prevent damage to your filament. Robox® SmartReels themselves can cope with 80°C (175°F), with the newer versions capable of 100°C (210°F) (i.e. those used for PC/PA) before damage/deformation occurs.
There are a couple of consumer-level solutions on the market for drying filament e.g. PrintDry, but it is only suitable for the lower temperature materials as it has a maximum temperature of 70°C (160°F).
Please see below for recommended drying temperatures of Robox® SmartReel™ materials:
- 70°C (160°F) for 12 hours – PolyFlex™ (TPU), CO-PET, PETG, PolyWood™
- 80°C (175°F) for 12 hours – PLA, ABS, PVOH, HIPS, PolySupport™
- 90°C (195°F) for 12 hours – PolyMax™ and PolyPlus™ PC, PolyMide™ CoPA, NYLFORCE™ PA-CF and PA-GF
To keep the material dry it is important to store it correctly. A sealed bag is a minimum but a dedicated storage solution is ideal.
