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Can 3D printed parts hold water pressure?
Published pressure results for printed parts: Prusa Research's 20 and 30 meter dives, a forum test at 5 to 8 bar, and the O-ring rule for threaded fittings.
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How strong are heat-set inserts in PLA? Pull-out figures
CNC Kitchen's measured pull-out loads for M3 heat-set inserts in PLA: 181 kg for Ruthex, 157 kg for eBay inserts, 39 kg for cheap ones, and how hole size changes it.
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Is PLA safe for water containers?
PLA holds cold water: Prusa's PLA pots showed no leaks and its boxes stayed dry at 20 m. It softens above 60 °C, and Prusa does not recommend prints as food containers.
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Which filament is waterproof? Materials for parts that hold water
PLA, PETG, ASA, PP and PC compared for holding water: the perimeter count Prusa needed, data-sheet water absorption, heat limits and outdoor use.
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What temperature to set the iron for heat-set inserts in PLA, PETG and ABS
Iron temperature per material for heat-set inserts: about 225 °C for PLA, 245 °C for PETG and 265 °C for ABS, from CNC Kitchen's printing temperature plus 10 to 20 °C.