Cliff
10th May 2016, 06:33 PM
What is the typical time for material to remain "dry"? I know there are many variables, including material compound, ambient temperature and humidity, but are there are rules of thumb for the common materials like ABS and PC?
I'm in SoCal, but not near the beach, so we get the full range of extremes--humidity in the morning can be 99% (June gloom) or 2% in fire season. Obviously, early morning are the most humid, but based on an average 40%, is there a rule of thumb, or should I dry material every single day?
Also, is there a way to store small quantities (like 10lbs) of dried resin to keep it dry longer? Will large ziplocs help, or will the moisture travel through the bags?
Thanks,
Cliff
I'm in SoCal, but not near the beach, so we get the full range of extremes--humidity in the morning can be 99% (June gloom) or 2% in fire season. Obviously, early morning are the most humid, but based on an average 40%, is there a rule of thumb, or should I dry material every single day?
Also, is there a way to store small quantities (like 10lbs) of dried resin to keep it dry longer? Will large ziplocs help, or will the moisture travel through the bags?
Thanks,
Cliff