Standard Procedures · Material Handling & Storage
Filament Storage & Care
Know the material, protect its condition and keep its history.
The essentials
Moisture affects materials differently. Follow the filament maker's storage and drying instructions, including the spool and dryer limits. A drybox reading measures the surrounding air; it does not prove the filament is dry.
Who it is for
Anyone storing opened filament or preparing it for printing.
Build a more dependable operation
Operation stages, separate from training course levels.
Stage 1→2
Store opened spools
Seal and label material, using suitable desiccant where recommended.
Open guideStage 2→3
Maintain dry storage
Check containers and desiccant; follow their care instructions.
Open guideStage 3→4
Record material history
Keep opening, drying and storage records with each spool.
Open guideStage 4→5
Trace material to a job
Connect the spool or batch identifier to the parts it produced.
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Check the material information for your job.
Reuse a compatible spool with refill filament.
References
Check the material, spool and dryer instructions.
Seal and label material, using suitable desiccant where recommended.
Background reading
The theory behind these procedures, in STANDARD Knowledge.