Materials

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Materials

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Description	Current or candidate materials for use in a RepRap
License	unknown
Author	User:Buback
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Based-on	Mendel
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Here is a list of parts and the materials used (or not used) on a Reprap Mendel. The goal here is to brainstorm new materials that are better, cheaper, easier to work, or easier to acquire. a)List all materials used and the reason for use c) List failed materials with reason/theory of failure d)List untested but promising materials and explain their potential.

Metals

Steel

<p>Used to form the frame of mendel, as well as for bearings and bolts/nuts/washers

Galvanized

cheaper than stainless

Stainless

No corrosion

Aluminum

Low mass: when used in moving parts smaller motors can possibly be used. not as strong as steel though, so may flex if not sized properly

Brass

Used for nozzle of extruder. Not sure why brass is used; maybe it doesn't expand much when heated?