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Review on R3D1 Additive Manufacturing Solutions by David Lesperance

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Real color change

Does what it says on the tin. It's not exactly blue, more of a light blue, slightly purple (#A4A5FD) when cold and pale pink (not hot pink) when heated. It's blue at room temperature and pink at body temperature, meaning the prints will change color when you hold them in your hands. The finish is like silk and the prints are slightly darker, shinier and smoother at 190°C than at 220°C, but if you need strong layer adhesion for functional details, a hotter print is usually better. Printing temperature doesn't seem to affect the ability to change colors. Printing Tip: After the print has cooled sufficiently to be removed from the build plate, place the print in the refrigerator to speed up color recovery from the "cold" state. Use: Color-changing children's toys?

Pros
  • Fully mechanical winding, strict manual inspection to ensure the line is clean, less tangled, preventing tearing and loosening. A larger inner diameter of the spool makes the paper feed more stable
Cons
  • Out of fashion