Hi Everyone
Posted by Rep_Rap_Riff_Raff
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Hi Everyone October 14, 2012 11:45PM |
Glad to be a part of the community- hello to anyone reading.
Lately I've been learning all I can about 3D printing and RepRaps, and am extremely anxious to get started.
My main goal is to build a RepRap machine capable of producing high quality/low surface roughness prints.
I am impressed by the high quality prints of machines like Cubify
Especially the smoothness of its prints:
Also, I am interested in the Replicator 2 by MakerBot
And the intricate prints it can produce:
But I am NOT interested in the proprietary aspects of both machines, or the price. I want the freedom that a homemade RepRap offers (i.e. no proprietary cartridges, etc.), but also want a high quality print. In addition, I am hoping to keep the startup costs as low as possible.
I assume that a well made Prusa Mendel (v.2) could offer the same quality as the before mentioned machines, but I am not sure. Most videos I find on Prusas are focused on production speed, and not as much on quality. My first questions to you all are;
1) Can a Prusa Mendel produce the kind of prints I am hoping to achieve?
2) If so, could such a Prusa be made for $1,200 or less?
3) If not, what type of RepRap machine would you recommend?
I know many of you are in a constant quest to improve your machines, and I am hoping to learn from your experience.
Thank you for reading.
All the best,
Riff Raff
Lately I've been learning all I can about 3D printing and RepRaps, and am extremely anxious to get started.
My main goal is to build a RepRap machine capable of producing high quality/low surface roughness prints.
I am impressed by the high quality prints of machines like Cubify
Especially the smoothness of its prints:
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Also, I am interested in the Replicator 2 by MakerBot
And the intricate prints it can produce:
But I am NOT interested in the proprietary aspects of both machines, or the price. I want the freedom that a homemade RepRap offers (i.e. no proprietary cartridges, etc.), but also want a high quality print. In addition, I am hoping to keep the startup costs as low as possible.
I assume that a well made Prusa Mendel (v.2) could offer the same quality as the before mentioned machines, but I am not sure. Most videos I find on Prusas are focused on production speed, and not as much on quality. My first questions to you all are;
1) Can a Prusa Mendel produce the kind of prints I am hoping to achieve?
2) If so, could such a Prusa be made for $1,200 or less?
3) If not, what type of RepRap machine would you recommend?
I know many of you are in a constant quest to improve your machines, and I am hoping to learn from your experience.
Thank you for reading.
All the best,
Riff Raff
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Re: Hi Everyone October 16, 2012 11:49AM |
Welcome !
Next time maybe consider posting in the general forum for general question, here is for people wanting a part printed.
Short answers
1) Can a Prusa Mendel produce the kind of prints I am hoping to achieve?
Yes.
2) If so, could such a Prusa be made for $1,200 or less?
Yes, you can probably build 2 or 3 prusas with that budget.
3) If not, what type of RepRap machine would you recommend?
I'd recommend a stiffer frame than the Prusa V2, so you can print somewhat faster.
Look around for Prism, Mendelmax, Mendel90, and maybe Prusa V3, and so many more
Most of my technical comments should be correct, but is THIS one ?
Anyway, as a rule of thumb, always double check what people write.
Next time maybe consider posting in the general forum for general question, here is for people wanting a part printed.
Short answers
1) Can a Prusa Mendel produce the kind of prints I am hoping to achieve?
Yes.
2) If so, could such a Prusa be made for $1,200 or less?
Yes, you can probably build 2 or 3 prusas with that budget.
3) If not, what type of RepRap machine would you recommend?
I'd recommend a stiffer frame than the Prusa V2, so you can print somewhat faster.
Look around for Prism, Mendelmax, Mendel90, and maybe Prusa V3, and so many more
Most of my technical comments should be correct, but is THIS one ?
Anyway, as a rule of thumb, always double check what people write.
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Re: Hi Everyone October 17, 2012 08:58AM |
Yes, the more rigid the better, but I would recommend against bolting your machine down to the surface it lays on, it would transmit vibrations (and noise) around.
I'm not making parts on a regular basis, but I can make parts for any of those machines. You'd be better try and locate someone near you first then (I'm French).
As a side note, if you don't have a good reason for writing in huge coloured letters - like a visual inability or something like that - could you please not do so ? It's quite disturbing for my eyes
Most of my technical comments should be correct, but is THIS one ?
Anyway, as a rule of thumb, always double check what people write.
I'm not making parts on a regular basis, but I can make parts for any of those machines. You'd be better try and locate someone near you first then (I'm French).
As a side note, if you don't have a good reason for writing in huge coloured letters - like a visual inability or something like that - could you please not do so ? It's quite disturbing for my eyes
Most of my technical comments should be correct, but is THIS one ?
Anyway, as a rule of thumb, always double check what people write.
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