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I wonder how 3D printers factor in. For example, Bowden tube, feeding the plastic filament, is made entirely of PTFE. There's often PTFE liner in the print he
by antattack 4y ago
I wonder how 3D printers factor in. For example, Bowden tube, feeding the plastic filament, is made entirely of PTFE. There's often PTFE liner in the print head itself.
Am I supposed to treat it like toxic waste?
- colechristensen 4y agoPTFE can give off harmful fumes if overheated so if you wanted to be careful you might consider printer setups that keep the tubes away from their overheating temperature (i.e. inside the printhead can be a concern, bowden tubes not so much) PTFE landfilled though is as far as I know pretty inert. The manufacturing process involves chemistry which is harmful if not properly done, but the finished product not so much unless burned.