Do delta machines still print in flat layers/slices? March 25, 2018 10:41AM |
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Re: Do delta machines still print in flat layers/slices? March 25, 2018 05:25PM |
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DjDemonD
No the delta kinematic (as implemented typically in 3D printing) is a mechanism using parallel rods to position an effector and attached tool in a defined 3d dimensional volume. The way it prints is exactly the same as a cartesian machine. However the print head, rods and carriages are optimised to be lightweight. The moving mass is therefore low compared with other schemes which enables considerably faster non printing moves, and somewhat faster printing moves. Movement in the z direction is inherently faster than most/all other schemes although this is rarely advantageous to actual printing, but does make a delta a great pick and place system.
On the lighter side they look cool, they are mechanically simple in concept to build, but the build needs to be precise.
I have for a while been wondering if there would be a way to print an object from two different orientations but have no firm idea of how that would actually work.
Re: Do delta machines still print in flat layers/slices? March 26, 2018 09:24AM |
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