notos maple/carm mag sun damage? wtf?!

[daddypaddy]

this magazine was left on the window sill for 2hrs while i was out for a job interview.. its all warped and won’t fit into my rifle anymore. what’s up with that maple/carm?

do you all think they’ll replace it if i send them a message?

 

[daddypaddy]

 

[PasadenaMike]

Maple and Carm are 2 different companies. Which one is it?

 

[roaoro]

That's one of the biggest downfalls of 3d prints. Heat creates, heat destroys...

 

[uladz]

Maple and Carm are 2 different companies. Which one is it?

I’d guess it’s Maple judging by the profile and color.

 

[Airgun Al]

I believe ... ANY... plastic magazine would do the same, on a hot enough day.

 

[uladz]

do you all think they’ll replace it if i send them a message?

No idea if they have warranty and if it covers heat damage like, their site doesn’t have any warranty info. But hey, it never hurts to ask them nicely .

Also, on the website (assuming it’s Maple mags) they say exactly the same thing: “If you have any issues with our products or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your satisfaction and resolving any concerns you may have.”.

I’d say send them a message, it’s worth a shot .

 

[uladz]

I believe ... ANY... plastic magazine would do the same, on a hot enough day.

Depends on plastic used in production of mags. But 3D printed mags would probably use PETG filament (hope they don’t use PLA) with print temperature around 250C. So they can easily wrap at much lower temps. Especially when baked under California sun during a heatwave .

 

[daddypaddy]

Maple and Carm are 2 different companies. Which one is it?

maple

 

[Firewalker]

Nope!

Just like a record store won't replace your vinyl records for leaving them in the sun, 3d printed plastics will soften in that kind of heat.

 

[SilentSquirrel]

Don’t message them!
Contact them through the ether
Hold a seance or get a ouiji board
just my humor cents

 

[daddypaddy]

i tried the ouja board

 

[uladz]

i tried the ouja board

How did it go?

 

[daddypaddy]

Nope!

Just like a record store won't replace your vinyl records for leaving them in the sun, 3d printed plastics will soften in that kind of heat.

too late! lol i think some kind of caution or warning notice when i ordered them would have helped.

 

[daddypaddy]

How did it go?

some daedric prince named larry answered. i told him i dialed the wrong number.

 

[uladz]

some daedric prince named larry answered. i told him i dialed the wrong number.

 

[JaceSpace1369]

Since it's already possibly runined, myybe try putting it in the freezer and see if it shrinks to fit again.

 

[daddypaddy]

Since it's already possibly runined, myybe try putting it in the freezer and see if it shrinks to fit

i estimate about a 30 min restoration process. how do i know? i dont. i just know that people don’t call me filipino mcgyber not nothing.

 

[20PPC]

Depends on plastic used in production of mags. But 3D printed mags would probably use PETG filament (hope they don’t use PLA) with print temperature around 250C. So they can easily wrap at much lower temps. Especially when baked under California sun during a heatwave .

Maple's website says they use PETG.

PETG Filament Guide (Best Speed and Temperature Settings) - 3DSourced

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www.3dsourced.com

 

[WoodWelder]

I learned to never ever leave ice cream on the window sill either! LOL

Seriously, people have destroyed cellphones leaving them on window sills and in cars.