In the “Dura: PLA based biodegradable Nylon Analog” blog post, I mentioned that I had not tried using the optimized bottom/ ironing-enabled method with other filaments. Later, I performed tests on vases using three types of filaments; Dura Nylon PLA, Pro PLA by 3D Printlife, and PLA by Push Plastic. The definition of watertight for these tests is the vase holds water for more than 2 weeks without leaking. The results of my tests are that vase diameter, filament, the top fill pattern, and slicer are all factors in making watertight vase mode vases.
Vases Holding Water for More Than 2 Weeks
Bottom diameter – 75.2 mm; Height – 76.6 mm
Printer – Prusa MK3s+
Slicer Prusa – concentric top fill pattern, ironing enabled
Filament – PLA, Pink, Push Plastic
Bottom diameter – 40.9 mm; Height – 41.4 mm
Printer – Prusa MK3s+
Slicer Prusa – concentric top fill pattern, ironing enabled
Filament – PLA, Pink, Push Plastic
Bottom diameter – 19.8 mm; Height – 20.1 mm; two of the minivases have an optimized bottom
Printer – Prusa MK3s+
Slicer Prusa – monotonic top fill pattern, ironing enabled
Filament – PLA, Pink, Push Plastic
Vases Failing To Hold Water for 2 Weeks
Water soaked through the bottom on the 9th day.
Bottom diameter – 80.2 mm; Height – 99.5 mm
Printer – CR10 mini with modifications
Slicer Cura – Concentric top fill pattern, ironing enabled
Filament – PLA, Pink, Push Plastic
Bottom diameter – 80 mm; Height – 100 mm
Printer – Prusa MK3s+
Slicer Prusa – Monotonic top fill pattern, ironing enabled
Filament – Dura Nylon PLA
Bottom diameter – 99.1 mm; Height – 100.1 mm
Printer – Prusa MK3s+
Slicer Prusa – Concentric top fill pattern, ironing enabled
Filament – Dura Nylon PLA
Bottom diameter – 99.1 mm; Height – 100.1 mm
Printer – Prusa MK3s+
Slicer Prusa – Monotonic top fill pattern, ironing enabled
Filament – Dura Nylon PLA
Bottom diameter – 75.6 mm; Height – 77.7 mm; Optimized Bottom
Printer – Prusa MK3s+;
Slicer Prusa – Monotonic top fill pattern, ironing enabled
Filament – Dura Nylon PLA
Bottom diameter – 75.6 mm; Height – 77.7 mm; Optimized Bottom
Printer – Prusa MK3s+;
Slicer Prusa – Monotonic top fill pattern, ironing enabled, line width increased to 0.48 mm
Filament – Dura Nylon PLA
Bottom diameter – 99.1 mm; Height – 100.1 mm; Optimized bottom
Printer – CR10 mini with modifications
Slicer Cura – Monotonic top fill pattern, ironing enabled
Filament – Pro PLA
My testing is over for now. What are your thoughts about the testing?
