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Review on ๐Ÿ”ง HATCHBOX 3D Filament: Enhanced Dimensional Accuracy, Premium Additive Manufacturing Products in 3D Printing Supplies by Kevin Folsom

Revainrating 3 out of 5

So far not impressed.

I am working on my first prints with this PLA. I use AIORobotics PLA with no problems. But Hatchbox PLA makes a mess with lots of fluff. Check out my photos. I started at 195 degrees, then increased to 200 and 205 with no change. My print speed was 30 so I increased it to 45 and then 60 with no change. I'm not sure what the problem is, but so far this PLA is the only variable. UPDATE: This is how I found out the main problem. The extrusion speed is configured on my printer for AIO Robotics Filament. With this thread I can use any temperature. But with Hatchbox PLA, it consistently under-extrudes below 205. I'm not sure how this is possible, but I did some testing. So now I have to change the E steps in my printer firmware every time I want to use this PLA if I don't have to do it with my other filaments? I do not think so. Time to try this money-back guarantee. Also, why don't they offer sealable packaging?

Pros
  • Elegant design
Cons
  • Long delivery time