I was asked if this filament could really be printed in an open air printer like the Ender 5 Plus. The answer is a solid "yes!" Even when you use a chamber they only recommend temps up to 50C. You can find more technical data on their website: us.polymaker.com/products/polymide-pa6-cf?variant=39574350004281&aff=738
Nylon needs at least 80 deg for 4 hours before you see a moisture content drop. Alot of the dryers don't even reach their desired temps off their panels. Usually the best way is bake for 24-48 hours at 80deg c in oven then continue print from the dry box as they're designed to maintain moisture content not remove moisture content. Thanks for the video polymaker is great filament.
Fixdry website now has a 5% coupon, so $75/ea. Bought two mostly for my setup and the fact that it won't turn off after 12hrs like my current dryers. Thanks Kris!
I print some Nylon parts on a commision and spotted some cheap but good quality 5kG rolls that I very nearly bought until I realised I couldn't dry it, a few days later I thought "why not re-spool it" and sods law there were no more left!
well the dryers are cool and stuff but non of them fit a 2 or 3kg roll and i dont like to mess with the 1kg ones or re spooling, its just a hassle but i do mostly print pla and if its old just chuck it in an old oven i have just for that :D
Did you ever print out that gap filler between the main unit and the lid so that the 2kg spool of PA6-CF (this is what I use in 2kg spools) would fit better. If so would you post the stl for it?
Oh yeah I was wondering that same thing, my 2kg roll just barely touches the lid enough to add tension to the filament roll, which is a little annoying
I've found carbon fibre filament is leaving a lot of fibres embedded in my skin, I'm starting to worry that they also get into the air and I might be breathing them in, does anyone know how safe carbon fibre filaments are?
It depends a lot on the brand you're using. Some of them have small CF particles while others have CF strands. For example, Prusa has already put out a safety report that looks really good about their CF. I use Polymaker and I've actually checked my fingers and do not have embedded strands. It appears relatively safe.
I just put a shaft through a toaster oven on its side with anti-walk guides on the shaft to keep the spool centered, and feed from the toaster oven…. Set it to like 50*c for my PLA and 80*c for nylons. 3kg spool fits though 😅
@@kerseyfabsthey kick in and off, temp will drop down to 30*c then they kick on until about 45*c then off, temp rises to about 50*c then for where I c set it fire PLA, I dry for, 4-5 hr and then every few days turn it in for 30-45min 🤷♂️ For nylon, similar just peaks at 80*c and I let that fit for 8hr and then print from it while on until the print is done, if I’m not printing nylon anymore after that print I turn it off and remove the spool and bag it. I keep desiccant packs in there too… bag and oven.
You've fallen for the biggest hoax in filament dryers, Mr. Kersey. In their directions, that filament dryer runs a pre-programmed algorithm". IT DOESN'T EVEN HAVE A TEMPERATURE SENSOR. What's the use of a filament dryer, or any drying device without one?? Quoting from the MANUAL -" [Attention] The measured temperature is the temperature of the intelligent algorithm in the drying box. Humidity is the real-time humidity inside the drying box."
Everybody loves to hate filament driers absence of PID tuned thermocouple closed loop feedback enclosure, but nobody wants to spend $2k on a DryWise. I also own the FixDry and PrintDry. Each enable fantastic print quality. For the hobbyist.
Same here! I just found out a few weeks ago. After strunggling with nylon all the time. When I measure with a tempsensor (a good one) it never reach any higher then 50 degrees. But display says 69-71 ish which is complete BS! Really a hoax filament dryer.
I was asked if this filament could really be printed in an open air printer like the Ender 5 Plus. The answer is a solid "yes!" Even when you use a chamber they only recommend temps up to 50C. You can find more technical data on their website: us.polymaker.com/products/polymide-pa6-cf?variant=39574350004281&aff=738
Nylon needs at least 80 deg for 4 hours before you see a moisture content drop. Alot of the dryers don't even reach their desired temps off their panels. Usually the best way is bake for 24-48 hours at 80deg c in oven then continue print from the dry box as they're designed to maintain moisture content not remove moisture content. Thanks for the video polymaker is great filament.
I love the look if carbon fiber prints. Amazing video as always thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Fixdry website now has a 5% coupon, so $75/ea. Bought two mostly for my setup and the fact that it won't turn off after 12hrs like my current dryers. Thanks Kris!
You're welcome! Did you use my link? I'm trying to see if the program is working properly. Thanks!
@@kerseyfabs I believe I did.
@@RoosterAbarth Thank you so much!
Ordered Saturday, showed up today. Very fast shipping.
I'm glad to hear it!
Great video as always
Thanks for sharing your experiences with all of us 🙂
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!
I print some Nylon parts on a commision and spotted some cheap but good quality 5kG rolls that I very nearly bought until I realised I couldn't dry it, a few days later I thought "why not re-spool it" and sods law there were no more left!
Sucks! 5kg spools would be awesome!
Hello, I would like to see the Iron Man flying device!
Me too! It's being worked on on the side.
FIXDRY NT1 just a re-branded Eibos cyclops filament drier. I have their KS.
I wondered at one point if it was the same company.
They are not the same machine. Some same features but not a rebranded Cyclopes.
I am really jealous. My ambient runs around 70% and I'm lucky if I can get it down to 23%
Wow! That's nuts. Where do you live?
@@kerseyfabsSt Croix USVI😁
Could you add a desiccant pouch in the drier to aid in getting the humidity even lower?
Maybe initially but I don't know how much it would help over an extended dry.
So...Did your filament runout sensor alert you that you needed to RUN OUT and get more? 😉
Indeed it did!
well the dryers are cool and stuff but non of them fit a 2 or 3kg roll and i dont like to mess with the 1kg ones or re spooling, its just a hassle but i do mostly print pla and if its old just chuck it in an old oven i have just for that :D
Did you watch this one? It fit.
@@kerseyfabs wierd cause their website says 217*80 some thing is the biggest single roll and my 2kg rolls are 300mm
Did you ever print out that gap filler between the main unit and the lid so that the 2kg spool of PA6-CF (this is what I use in 2kg spools) would fit better. If so would you post the stl for it?
Not yet but I'll work on it.
Oh yeah I was wondering that same thing, my 2kg roll just barely touches the lid enough to add tension to the filament roll, which is a little annoying
I've found carbon fibre filament is leaving a lot of fibres embedded in my skin, I'm starting to worry that they also get into the air and I might be breathing them in, does anyone know how safe carbon fibre filaments are?
It depends a lot on the brand you're using. Some of them have small CF particles while others have CF strands. For example, Prusa has already put out a safety report that looks really good about their CF. I use Polymaker and I've actually checked my fingers and do not have embedded strands. It appears relatively safe.
Where did you get that colored Cap tube?
Here you go: www.captubes.com/#!/Yellow-TL-Creality-Kit-1-Meter/p/276326496/category=23214268
It's their TL line which doesn't appear to be on Amazon.
@@kerseyfabs Thanks. I am planning to rebuild my Ender 6 and do you have any videos on that? Thanks a Million!
Not yet but I've had one planned for a long time now.
Care to share your print settings for CF-Nylon?
What slicer do you use?
I just put a shaft through a toaster oven on its side with anti-walk guides on the shaft to keep the spool centered, and feed from the toaster oven…. Set it to like 50*c for my PLA and 80*c for nylons.
3kg spool fits though 😅
Ummm.... I'm not sure leaving toaster elements running for days is recommended. 😬😅
@@kerseyfabsthey kick in and off, temp will drop down to 30*c then they kick on until about 45*c then off, temp rises to about 50*c then for where I c set it fire PLA, I dry for, 4-5 hr and then every few days turn it in for 30-45min 🤷♂️
For nylon, similar just peaks at 80*c and I let that fit for 8hr and then print from it while on until the print is done, if I’m not printing nylon anymore after that print I turn it off and remove the spool and bag it. I keep desiccant packs in there too… bag and oven.
Do you know of anyone that has successfully converted an Ender 5 Plus to dual extrude?
Not personally but I do have a guide on here outlining how you'd go about it.
Agree on the recommended video…helped me convert mine! Thanks @Kerseyfabs
@@b-rad5955 Happy to hear it!
You've fallen for the biggest hoax in filament dryers, Mr. Kersey. In their directions, that filament dryer runs a pre-programmed algorithm". IT DOESN'T EVEN HAVE A TEMPERATURE SENSOR. What's the use of a filament dryer, or any drying device without one?? Quoting from the MANUAL -" [Attention] The measured temperature is the temperature of the intelligent algorithm in the drying box. Humidity is the real-time humidity inside the drying box."
I'll be happy to test the temperature inside the dryer. I have some stand-alone sensors. I'll reply later.
Everybody loves to hate filament driers absence of PID tuned thermocouple closed loop feedback enclosure, but nobody wants to spend $2k on a DryWise. I also own the FixDry and PrintDry. Each enable fantastic print quality. For the hobbyist.
Bro they cost like $50 bucks. Not a big deal no need to over engineer it. 4 hours at recommended temp and good to go.
Same here! I just found out a few weeks ago. After strunggling with nylon all the time. When I measure with a tempsensor (a good one) it never reach any higher then 50 degrees. But display says 69-71 ish which is complete BS! Really a hoax filament dryer.
@@Celeritech_exhausts it’s a complete fraud. They sent one to me asking me to review it