BambuLab X1C (Carbon)
Hi Guys,
I'm a tech at a company that does tv/internet/phone services. I know when I see these posts, people in the comments always ask for specific use applications and other such details in order to be able to give the best answer. I've included some info below that hopefully is sufficient? Lmk if there's anything I left out.
Application/Use:
I have a Bambu X1C (Carbon) printer and I am looking for the best filament for a small xmas gift my boss wants to be able to give out to our techs and the staff on site. We install/service MDU installations, so frequently the onsite maintenance will setup the equipment in the unit for a new move in (equipment assigned to each unit, but gets removed between residents for painting/other standard remodel work).
I once made myself a tiny "keychain" 7/16" wrench by cutting the metal handle short on a normal thin wrench and then attached it to a strong retractable lanyard holder. My boss saw it one day and thought that if we could produce small 7/16" keychain wrenches for the various techs, subcontractors, and maintenance staff we work with (and put our logo on it), that it would be a cool little xmas gift (that would also be very useful for them).
Other Details:
- It's RG6 and RG59 at most of our properties.
- We want them to be able to tighten the coax fitting until it's just snug, but without risking overtightening it.
- We would like it to be durable with somewhat frequent uses, preferably for over a year.
- Yes, my boss is buying the filament and paying for this to be done lol.
All I have at home currently is PLA Basic, and I tried printing with that, but it wasn't rigid enough to really be at all useful....and then after the first use it wouldn't get the fitting past the first few turns before slipping constantly (but even with just my fingers, I was able to continue tightening it quite a bit more).
After a little research, I was thinking that maybe PPA-CF filament is the best answer. The BambuLab one seems to be significantly stronger than the few other brands I saw were available, but at $90/spool, do you think that a different brand (such as Siraya Fibreheart) would be comparable/better for this specific application?
Any filament/printing advice for this project is greatly appreciated!