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=====Which 3D Printer is Best for my part?===== | =====Which 3D Printer is Best for my part?===== | ||
- | Depending on the geometry of a part, its application, | + | Depending on the geometry of a part, its application, |
=====Ultimaker===== | =====Ultimaker===== | ||
- | The Ultimaker printers are FDM filament fed 3D printers. Each has two extruders set up with build and support material with a tip width of .25,.4,.6 and .8 mm available. Layer lines are visible with this printer with slice heights of 60-200 micron, and this printer can print variable infill from 10% to 100%. | + | The Ultimaker printers are FDM filament-fed 3D printers. Each has two extruders set up with build and support material with a tip width of .25,.4,.6 and .8 mm available. Layer lines are visible with this printer with slice heights of 60-200 micron, and this printer can print variable infill from 10% to 100%. |
Default material: ABS (orange) & PVA (dissolvable) | Default material: ABS (orange) & PVA (dissolvable) | ||
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* PLA | * PLA | ||
* PVA (dissolvable support) | * PVA (dissolvable support) | ||
- | * nylon | + | * Nylon |
* CPE | * CPE | ||
* Flexible | * Flexible | ||
- | * Cheep and easy to run printer | + | * Cheap and easy to run printer |
* Easy to switch filaments | * Easy to switch filaments | ||
* Capable of creating large overhangs with less support filament (tree support) | * Capable of creating large overhangs with less support filament (tree support) | ||
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**Cons:** | **Cons:** | ||
* Requires post processing | * Requires post processing | ||
- | * Susceptible to warping due to moisture | + | * Susceptible to warping due to moisture |
+ | * Most likely printers to fail | ||
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=====F270===== | =====F270===== | ||
- | The F270 is also a duel extruder FDM filament fed printer typically set up with build and support material. Layer lines are visible with variable slice height from 127-330 micron. Variable infill from 10%-100% is available. | + | The F270 is also a dual extruder FDM filament fed printer typically set up with build and support material. Layer lines are visible with variable slice height from 127-330 micron. Variable infill from 10%-100% is available. |
- | Default material: ABS (blue) & SQR (support) | + | Default material: ABS, ASA, QSR (dissolvable |
**Pros:** | **Pros:** | ||
* Quick easy printing resulting in fast turn around time | * Quick easy printing resulting in fast turn around time | ||
* Capable of printing the largest prints (305x254 mm) | * Capable of printing the largest prints (305x254 mm) | ||
+ | * Extremely reliable | ||
+ | * Produces strong even parts due to heated chamber | ||
**Cons:** | **Cons:** | ||
- | * Difficult to switch filament | + | * Relatively poor resolution for small parts (~1mm) |
- | * Requires NaOH post process bath to remove support material | + | * Typically requires |
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- | =====Form | + | =====Form |
- | The Form 2 printer is a SLA resin printer capable of very high precision. | + | The Form 3 printer is a SLA resin printer capable of very high precision. |
- | Default material: | + | Default material: |
**Pros:** | **Pros:** | ||
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* Durable | * Durable | ||
* Tough | * Tough | ||
- | * Flexable | + | * Flexible |
- | * Black | + | * Black (and many more) |
* Able to produce optically clear parts | * Able to produce optically clear parts | ||
* Able to produce sharp points/thin risers | * Able to produce sharp points/thin risers | ||
+ | * Very reliable for standard prints | ||
**Cons:** | **Cons:** | ||
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- | =====Objet===== | + | =====Objet30 Pro===== |
Default material: RGD450 & support | Default material: RGD450 & support | ||
**Pros:** | **Pros:** | ||
- | * Able to produce smooth high quality surface finish | + | * Able to produce smooth high quality surface finish on the top face (good for molds) |
* Requires very little post processing | * Requires very little post processing | ||
* Low chance of print failure | * Low chance of print failure | ||
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* Highest material cost of all printers | * Highest material cost of all printers | ||
* Slow printing time | * Slow printing time | ||
- | * Pressure wash required | + | * Produces slightly rounded edges, due to the nature of polyjet printing. |
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