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Table 2 3D printing parameters for PP and GFPP filament using the Simplify3D® software

From: Reusability of autoclaved 3D printed polypropylene compared to a glass filled polypropylene composite

Filament Type

PP & GFPP

Speeds

• Printing speed: Software preset

• Travel speed: Software preset

• Outline under speed: 60 %

• Solid infill under speed: 80 %

Print Head Temperature (°C)

240

Print Bed Temperature (°C)

105

Shell Layer (mm)

Top & Bottom: 3

Perimeter: 1.8

Layer Height (mm)

0.2

Infill

25 % Open rectangular grid

Fan Speed

Layer 1: 10 %

All other layers: Software preset

Extruder

Extrusion width: auto

Extrusion multiplier: Software preset

Other Enabled Parameters

• Raft to protect the base layer and increase print bed adhesion

• Nozzle retraction

• Nozzle coast at end

• Wipe nozzle