12 best gizmo dorks 3d printers

Product description

Gizmo Dorks PLA filament is made from the highest quality virgin material. PLA, Polylactic Acid, is created from processing a number of plant products. PLA can be composted at commercial facilities unlike ABS which is derived from fossil fuels. PLA is a more earth friendly plastic and more rigid than ABS, and in general the printed objects will have a more glossy look and feel compared to ABS. PLA can be sanded and machined. PLA has a lower melting temperature compared to ABS. As a material, PLA has much less warping versus ABS. Additionally, a heated bed is not required to print it. PLA generally enjoys sharper details and corners compared to ABS without the risk of cracking or warping. PLA can also be printed at higher throughput speeds.

• Extrusion Temperature: 190 - 225 C
• Heated Bed: Not required but recommended at 60 C
• Diameter: 1.75mm +/- 0.03mm
• Net Weight: 5 kilograms
• Available Colors in 5kg Size: Black, Gray, White

Gizmo Dorks has proudly released this filament with a net weight 5 kilograms. The larger amount of filament allows continuous prints without the need to swap out spools. It's perfect for larger builds.

• PLA (Polylactic Acid) 3D printer filament vacuumed sealed with desiccant
• Recommended Nozzle Temperature: 190 - 225 C
• 1.75mm filament diameter (Dimensional Accuracy of +/- 0.03mm)
• Net weight: 5kg / Spool Diameter: 11.75" / Spool Width: 6.25" / Spool Hub Diameter: 1.25"
• PLA filament is compatible with various 3D printers such as the Monoprice Maker Select, Printrbot, Robo 3D, and many more!

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the diameter of the spool? and what is the texture of the pla after it has been printed? is it shiny or matte
Answer:	Yes

Product description

Gizmo Dorks PLA Pro Plus filament is an engineering grade filament. PLA Pro Plus is not your typical pro grade filament offered by other brands. Gizmo Dorks PLA Pro Plus has increased strength and impact resistance over regular PLA. The filament features superior layer bonding never before achieved. Regular PLA is typically very brittle, which is simply a characteristic of the thermoplastic. PLA Pro Plus has outstanding flexibility to combat the brittleness even after long term storage. Toughness is a mechanical property defined as a material's resistance to fracture, and PLA Pro Plus has 10 times the toughness versus basic PLA. It also has increased stiffness and rigidity and is designed to reduce jamming in the hot end. All of these attributes combine with the normal benefits of PLA such as being virtually warp free to create the perfect 3D printer filament.

PLA Pro Plus works with a wide range of common 3D printers. The filament is considered a more earth friendly plastic as it can be composted at commercial facilities unlike ABS which is derived from fossil fuels. PLA Pro Plus enjoys sharp details and corners without the risk of cracking or warping. The engineering grade filament can be printed at typical higher throughput speeds just like normal PLA. PLA Pro Plus still maintains an excellent low melting temperature while being odor free unlike ABS. A heated bed is not required but depending on the part and bed surface type it is recommended. The 200 gram spool is a perfect sample size to test out and try the filament before committing to a 1 kg version.

• Hot End Temperature: 195 - 225 C
• Heated Bed: Not required
• Net Weight: 1 kg

• PLA Pro Plus filament is an engineering grade thermoplastic specially formulated for increased strength and impact resistance compared to standard PLA
• Thorouhly tested and manufactured to deliver superb layer adhesion with superior flexibility which prevents typical brittleness in PLA
• 200 gram net weight is the perfect sample size to try out filament
• Nozzle temperature range 195 - 225 C; filament diameter of 2.85 mm +/- .03 mm
• Spool dimensions are 195 mm x 63 mm with a 55 mm spindle diameter; the net weight of the filament is 1 kg which is 2.2 pounds

• 3D flexible filament is capable of producing very intricate parts
• Can print prototypes or 3D parts that require the need to bend while still maintaining the original shape
• Flexible filament is made from TPU, thermoplastic polyurethane
• TPU plastic is used in many everyday applications such as cell phone cases to medical devices
• Shore Hardness of 95A

User questions & answers

Question:	Was "extruder cleaning", via "cleaning filament", required when switching from tpu back to abs or pla
Answer:	This is MK8 M6 screw nozzle, Monoprice select v2 are for MK10 nozzle, check this link, https://www.amazon.com/CCTREE-Extruder-Printer-Dupicator-Makerbot/dp/B076XYQ4M4/ref=sr_1_41?ie=UTF8&qid=1526001099&sr=8-41&keywords=CCTREE
Question:	Does this work with robo 3d r1 plus
Answer:	Yes

Product features

TPU Filament

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) is a flexible plastic that retains its shape and form. It is a bendable yet strong and durable plastic that draws comparisons to rubber. TPU filament is semi-transparent as well as very elastic. TPU plastic is also very resistant to oils and grease but must be kept away from solvents, acids, and fuels. Cleaning a printed part is easy and can be accomplished with mild soap.

There are many everyday uses for TPU as a plastic. TPU plastic is used in car parts to power tools and medical devices. TPU is also very popular in protective cases for mobile phones and tablets due to its high flexibility.

• Made from PLA and recycled wood fibers
• Print useful objects with a wood texture and feel
• Printed wooden parts can be post processed by sanding or painting
• Extrusion temperature range: 210 C - 230 C
• Extrusion temperature adjustments will show changes in printed wood color

Product features

Wood Filament

Wood filament is comprised of recycled wood, PLA filament, and binding polymers. This makes the printing profile of wood filament similar to PLA filament. During printing, the wood filament is slightly less viscous when compared to PLA or ABS. Please extrude a little extra wood filament at the beginning of a print to prevent dry extrusion.

Because 3D wood filament has real wood fibers, the print temperature can be adjusted during the print to produce differing shades of color. If the print temperature is adjusted by as little as 10 degrees mid-print, the resulting color will have a "grainy" look. Printing at lower temps will produce a brighter color, while higher temps will create a darker print. The finished wood print will appear rough and similar to MDF. Also, increasing the retraction setting during slicing will reduce "leakage." After printing please allow thirty to sixty minutes for the print to sit and settle.

*Use larger nozzles to prevent clogs, 0.5mm or bigger

• Recommended Print Temperature: 230 - 260 C
• PETG (Polyethylene Terepthalate Glycol-Modified) 3D printer filament vacuumed sealed with desiccant has high toughness with outstanding impact strength with little shrinkage compared to ABS
• 1.75mm filament diameter (Dimensional Accuracy of +/- 0.03mm)
• Compatible with most 3D printers such as Monoprice Maker Select, Lulzbot, Flash Forge, Creality, and many more.
• Print Speed: 50 mm/s or less for best results

User questions & answers

Question:	I print problem free with Gizmo Dorks HIPS, but have had problems with T-Glase. Are there any adjustments needed to get this to work (speed/nozzle
Answer:	No not needed.
Question:	Does petg stick well to your pei sheets? i prefer to use those for my build surfaces due to the longevity and the easy of changing them out
Answer:	It's hasn't worked very well in my robo 3D r1.
Question:	Is it more rigid than Ninjaflex?? I have had problems printing with Ninjaflex
Answer:	The spool is just shy of 12 inches or 300mm in diameter and 5.25 inches or 135mm wide. It has a somewhat shiny finish when printed. I am on my fourth spool (all three colors in the 5KG size) of their pla and have been very pleased with the results.
Question:	Is it food safe
Answer:	All printers should have the same tip dimensions. They should work just fine.

Product features

PETG Filament

The Gizmo Dorks PETG filament is an updated cousin to PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) filament with enhanced properties. PETG has minimal shrinkage and warping. The filament has easy adhesion, so it can be printed on acrylic, glass, polyimide (Kapton) tape, blue tape, and other surfaces.

PETG filament has a good combination of strength and flexibility, which is why it is used in latches and mechanical parts for snap fits . The filament is transparent with a glossy finish. It has chemical resistant properties, especially good acidic and alkalic resistance. Large prints tend to have less issues as well due to PETG having a shrink rate of less than 0.004 in/in.

Printing Tips:

Print speeds should be 50 mm/s or less. The slower the print speed, the more transparent the print will be.

Product description

Gizmo Dorks Silk PLA filament now comes in a smaller version on a 200 gram spool, the perfect size for sampling or testing the superior quality.

Silk PLA adds a new dimension and aspect to your 3D prints, high gloss. Silk PLA is specifically engineered to provide a great shine on your print. You will still enjoy all the benefits of printing with PLA, but now your parts will feature a high gloss surface finish. There is no post processing required to achieve the glossy finish. If you want a part that shines and reflects light beautifully, then Silk PLA is perfect for you. The 200 gram spool is a great sample size to test out and try the filament before committing to a 1 kg version.

Gizmo Dorks Silk PLA filament works with a wide range of common 3D printers. PLA (Polylactic Acid) is one of the most commonly used 3D printer material and for good reason. The widely used thermoplastic has a low melting temperature while also being virtually warp free. Silk PLA does not have an odor like ABS and does not require a heated bed. Getting failed prints because of filament jams is a painful aspect of 3D printing. However, Gizmo Dorks Silk PLA is specifically engineered to reduce jamming.

Silk PLA can be composted at commercial facilities unlike ABS which is derived from fossil fuels. Silk PLA is a more earth friendly plastic. It is stronger and more rigid than ABS, and in general the printed objects will have a more glossy look and feel compared to ABS. Silk PLA enjoys sharper details and corners compared to ABS without the risk of cracking or warping. Silk PLA can also be printed at higher throughput speeds.

• Hot End Temperature: 195 - 225 C
• Heated Bed: Not required

• Silk PLA nozzle temperature range 195 - 225 C; filament diameter of 2.85 mm +/- .03 mm
• Silk PLA produces 3D prints with a high gloss finish which gives a shiny look and appears reflective
• Net weight: 200 grams / Spool Diameter: 6" / Spool Width: 1.5" / Spool Hub Diameter: 2.25"
• Gizmo Dorks PLA is specially formulated and engineered to prevent jamming while being odor free, low warp, and a low melting temperature
• Color pack contains 4 spools, each spool contains 200g of filament. Colors: Blue, Green, Red, White

Product description

Silk PLA adds a new dimension and aspect to your 3D prints, high gloss. Silk PLA is specifically engineered to provide a great shine on your print. You will still enjoy all the benefits of printing with PLA, but now your parts will feature a high gloss surface finish. There is no post processing required to achieve the glossy finish. If you want a part that shines and reflects light beautifully, then Silk PLA is perfect for you.

Gizmo Dorks Silk PLA filament works with a wide range of common 3D printers. PLA (Polylactic Acid) is one of the most commonly used 3D printer material and for good reason. The widely used thermoplastic has a low melting temperature while also being virtually warp free. Silk PLA does not have an odor like ABS and does not require a heated bed. Getting failed prints because of filament jams is a painful aspect of 3D printing. However, Gizmo Dorks Silk PLA is specifically engineered to reduce jamming.

Silk PLA can be composted at commercial facilities unlike ABS which is derived from fossil fuels. Silk PLA is a more earth friendly plastic. It is stronger and more rigid than ABS, and in general the printed objects will have a more glossy look and feel compared to ABS. Silk PLA enjoys sharper details and corners compared to ABS without the risk of cracking or warping. Silk PLA can also be printed at higher throughput speeds.

• Hot End Temperature: 195 - 225 C
• Heated Bed: Not required
• Net Weight: 1 kg

• Silk PLA nozzle temperature range 195 - 225 C; filament diameter of 1.75 mm +/- .03 mm
• Silk PLA produces 3D prints with a high gloss finish which gives a shiny look and appears reflective
• The uniquely designed clear spool is see through so you can see how much filament material is left and comes with a resealable containment bag to protect filament in between uses
• Gizmo Dorks PLA is specially formulated and engineered to prevent jamming while being odor free, low warp, and a low melting temperature
• Spool dimensions are 195 mm x 63 mm with a 55 mm spindle diameter; the net weight of the filament is 1 kg which is 2.2 pounds

Product description

Flexible Filament - TPU

Gizmo Dorks provides many 3D filament material types including ABS, PLA, and HIPS. However, these traditional plastics are printed into a stiff and rigid form. New materials are being brought to market every day, and Gizmo Dorks is proud to introduce the flexible filament line. Gizmo Dorks flexible filament is based off of TPU, which is Thermoplastic Polyurethane. TPU flexible filament is a soft bendable plastic that retains it's shape and form. It is a strong durable filament that is comparable to rubber. TPU filament has wonderful properties such as semi-transparency and elasticity. TPU plastic is also resistant to oils and grease.

There are many practical uses for TPU as a material, and TPU can be found in my everyday applications. You will find TPU being used anywhere from car parts to power tools and medical devices. TPU is also a popular plastic used in protective cases for cell phones and tablets.

• Extrusion temperature: 200-220 C
• Bed temperature: 80 - 100 C
• Print Speed: 30 - 50 mm/s
• Layer Thickness: Above 0.1mm
• Net Weight: 200 grams

After many requests for a smaller sample spool, Gizmo Dorks has proudly released this filament with a net weight 200 grams. The smaller weight spool allows users to try the filament quality and color before committing to a larger 1 kilogram spool.

• 3D flexible filament is capable of producing very intricate parts
• Can print prototypes or 3D parts that require the need to bend while still maintaining the original shape
• TPU plastic is used in many everyday applications such as cell phone cases to medical devices
• Flexible filament is made from TPU, thermoplastic polyurethane, with a shore hardness of 96A
• Perfect sample filament size to test for quality and color, net weight of 200 grams

User questions & answers

Question:

Do you need to change the nozzle type for TPU? or will the regular one work

Answer:

PETG as a plastic is food safe, and this filament is only made using virgin starting materials. However, 3D printing in general is considered not to be food safe. The number one problem with 3D printed parts is that there are small cracks and spaces where bacteria can get lodged and flourish. Even if a print appears to be smooth and was printed with a high resolution, there will always be small cracks and gaps. There are also other factors such as typical stock brass nozzles contain lead.

Product description

Gizmo Dorks HIPS, High Impact Polystyrene, is very similar to ABS. They share a lot of the same characteristics and qualities. However, one of the biggest differences is the solvent used to dissolve HIPS. Limonene is used with HIPS instead of Acetone for ABS. Since limonene does not affect ABS, HIPS filament is commonly used as a supporting material. HIPS is versatile, economical, and impact resistant as well as a good alternative to ABS.

• Extrusion Temperature: 225 - 250 C
• Heated Bed: 80 - 110 C
• Diameter: 2.85mm +/- 0.03mm
• Net Weight: 5 kilograms
• Available Colors in 5kg Size: Black, Gray, White

Gizmo Dorks has proudly released this filament with a net weight 5 kilograms. The larger amount of filament allows continuous prints without the need to swap out spools. It's perfect for larger builds.

• HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) 3D printer filament vacuumed sealed with desiccant
• Extrusion nozzle temperature: 225 - 250 C; Recommended to use a heated build platform
• 2.85mm filament diameter (Dimensional Accuracy of +/- 0.03mm)
• Net weight: 5kg / Spool Diameter: 11.75" / Spool Width: 6.25" / Spool Hub Diameter: 1.25"
• HIPS filament is compatible with various 3D printers such as the Monoprice Maker Select, Lulzbot, Flash Forge, and many more!

• 1.75mm diameter, 1kg net weight, HIPS Filament
• Filament Roundness: +/- 0.07mm
• Filament Diameter: +/- 0.05mm
• Recommended Print Temperature: 210 - 230°C, depending on printer model
• Compatible with RepRap, Makerbot, Afinia, Solidoodle or any standard spool based 3D printer

User questions & answers

Question:	Can i make replacement model parts and use the "ultra thin model cement" solvent to glue them together
Answer:	Stock nozzles are typically brass, and they can be used to print TPU fine.
Question:	What chemical should i use to disolve this that won't effect the abs
Answer:	HIPS filament prints slightly different than PETG filament. First, PETG extrusion temperature is slightly lower, ~215 - 230C. Start out printing speeds at 30 mm/s until you are more comfortable with the material. The bed may or may not be heated. Some users prefer a little heat, but some users print without heat. What are the settings that you are using now? Please contact us directly, and we will be more than happy to assist you.
Question:	what bed surface and temp should be used
Answer:	Yes, PETG sticks well to PEI sheets. Sometimes you almost need to do opposite adjustments than what you would normally do to get better first layer adhesion such as upping the print speed. You almost want worse first layer adhesion.
Question:	Is it food safe
Answer:	Hi Jack. PETG is not the same as Ninjaflex. Ninjaflex is flexible filament. The Ninjaflex filament is TPU, which is Thermoplastic Polyurethane. Gizmo Dorks also sells flexible TPU filament as well, which is very similar to Ninjaflex. However, for your question, PETG is completely different. PETG is a much more rigid filament compared to Ninjaflex. It is very similar to PET filament, but it is a lot easier to print. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

Product features

HIPS Filament

High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) 3D Printer Filament share many of the same printing characteristics and qualities as ABS. It has comparable strength and durability. The main difference is HIPS filament dissolves in D-limonene (acetone is used to dissolve ABS). Therefore, HIPS filament is commonly used as a supporting material especially in conjunction with ABS filament.

When printing using an FDM 3D printer, sometimes there are issues with objects with large overhangs or bridging. This is where printing with a dissolvable material such as HIPS filament really shines. Using a dual extruder printer with HIPS and ABS filament can produce complicated objects with the HIPS providing support for the ABS. Dissolving HIPS filament in a Limonene bath will leave behind just the ABS filament printed sections.

Product description

Gizmo Dorks is now pleased to introduce low odor ABS that eliminates the nasty foul smell emitted during 3D printing. For all of the great mechanical characteristics of ABS, it is known to give off a pungent smell during extrusion. Low odor ABS now gives you all of the wonderful ABS attributes while eliminating the smelly fumes.

ABS plastic has always been a great thermoplastic to use in manufacturing and 3D printing for various reasons such as strength and durability. It's why so many commonly used products are made using ABS such as Legos. It has a high glass transition temperature to reduce deformation, but it is also low enough to be safely attainable with standard 3D printers. ABS is a hard strong plastic with increased flexibility when compared to PLA. It is also soluble in Acetone, and it can be easily sanded and machined. Being one of the most widely used filaments in 3D printing, ABS extrudes easily and smoothly with very little stringing or oozing. ABS does cool and shrink after extrusion, so it must be printed on a heated bed and preferably within an enclosed chamber.

• Extrusion Temperature: 225 - 250 C
• Heated Bed: 80 - 110 C
• Net weight: 1 kg

• Uniquely formulated to be virtually smell free while 3D printing
• Low odor ABS prints are high in strength and durability while providing for maximum impact resistance.
• 200 gram net weight is the perfect sample size to try out filament
• Nozzle temperature range 225 - 250 C; filament diameter of 2.85 mm +/- .03 mm
• Spool dimensions are 195 mm x 63 mm with a 55 mm spindle diameter; the net weight of the filament is 1 kg which is 2.2 pounds

User questions & answers

Question:	can this filament be used in a 3d pen
Answer:	Regardless of the filament type that you choose, 3D printing, in today's standards, is not typically food safe. A 3D printer lays down lines. These lines are not perfectly flat and bacteria can grow in these cracks. Additionally, brass nozzles used in the hot end of a printer may contain lead.

Product description

The Gizmo Dorks Nylon filament is a strong durable material that is not as brittle as ABS or PLA. Nylons are classified in the family of polyamides, which is a polymer consisting of amides joined together by peptide bonds. For Fused Deposition Modeling, FDM, Nylon is a great material to use for 3D printers. The strength of the filament is remarkable, especially when using a higher fill setting. Nylon prints are generally very wear resistant, and they are incredibly flexible as well. Many users prefer Nylon when printing engineered parts such as gears. However, Nylon does have a considerable amount of warping when compared to ABS or PLA. Pyrolysis occurs around 350C.

Nylon prints will stick to blue painter's tape. Because Nylon adheres to cellulose surfaces poplar wood can be used as a bed. Nylon will also adhere to cardboard. Nylon also sticks extremely well to machinable garolite, but that may be hard to come by. Users have also said that using a glue stick on a glass bed works well. PVA glues (think of Elmer's white glue all) can also be diluted and applied on with a sponge head. Please use in a well ventilated area or in a closed ventilated system.

Size

1.75mm

• Printing temperature : 230°C - 260°C depending on part and printer type
• Print speeds : 28mm/s - 34mm/s
• Only use in well ventilated areas
• Store dry when not in use, absorbs moisture
• Use a heated bed if available not required

User questions & answers

Question:	Is This Water Soluble
Answer:	Hi Ryan - Not sure which solvent is the ultra thin model cement glue. It may work. Do you have a brand name or somewhere we can see your glue? I believe most thin cement glues are used for polystyrene plastic. HIPS filament does fall under this category, but again I would like to see what cement glue you are using.
Question:	Is there a trick to getting layers to stick together? I have tried printing at speeds of 10mm/s to 40mm/s and between nozzle temps of 220-275c
Answer:	I used 100% D-Limonene Citrus Solvent Oil 1 Gallon (by Pro Supply Outlet) that I got on Amazon. It worked for me with an overnight soak and had no noticeable effects on the ABS. You do need to be careful what the container you put it in to soak is made of. A big Disney souvenir plastic glass was fine. A Solo cup, not so much.
Question:	is this nylon 12 or a different compound.? There 100's of nylon compounds. If its not then how does it compare to nylon
Answer:	HIPS filament prints just like ABS. ABS can print on a variety of surfaces such as glass, glass with glue, kapton tape, PET tape, blue tape, PEI, and more. 110 degrees is a good bed temperature.