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Material
Raw material drying guide: which material, why and how to dry it
Moisture in PA, PC, PET and ABS; from silver streaks to loss of strength. Representative drying values and things to watch.
MaterialRegrind and recycled-material management: how much should be blended in?
Quality risks, control points and record-keeping when reusing runners and scrap parts.