Yes, I see Viktor So rigidity is but one variable in the search for a perfect print. I am learning as I go and I thank you for your examples. They cause me to think more deeply. It is not so simple is it? Randyby Randy - General
Simba, You seem to have a grasp on the situation. I have begun to understand that rigidity is not the only variable affecting print quality, but it is still an important one The very nauture of the "goop" being printed has a lot of variables associated with it such as adhesion, temperature, film thickness, and the consistency of application. And also cooling rate which affects distortion of tby Randy - General
Actually, I want to build a 3D printer with exceptional accuracy. Many designs on the market seem to be creeping up on rigidity but at a greatly increasing expense to the buyer. To me, rigidity is a fatal flaw in most every printer design I have seen, not that is the only variable affecting print quality however. I thought that by using my experience as a machine designer I could at least elimby Randy - General
I am a journeyman machinist and graduated through the years to engineer and designer. At 60 years old I have run a lot of machines but the best combination machine I ever ran was an EMCO lathe to which a really nice milling attachment could be added. The EMCO is a good solid small lathe capable of decent work. I did not have an opportunity to try a milling attachment though, but based on the qby Randy - CNC Routers, Mills, and Hybrid RepRapping
I am thinking of building a 3D printing machine that is solid enough to do light high spindle speed routing in aluminum. I know a machine can be built to do this and that is not a problem for me to design. What I am not sure of is whether 3D printing software will support CNC type programs. Do I need discreet driver cards and softwares to accomplish both goals? It seems that the usual 3D printingby Randy - CNC Routers, Mills, and Hybrid RepRapping
I am thinking of building a 3D printing machine that is solid enough to do light high spindle speed routing in aluminum. I know a machine can be built to do this and that is not a problem for me. What I am not sure of is whether 3D printing software will support CNC type programs. Do I need two discreet driver cards and softwares to accomplish both goals? It seems that the usual 3D printing sby Randy - General
Hi, new guy here. Can anyone dirct me to where I can get affordable linear components here in the US? Zapp seems to have all the angles covered but shipping is a killer. Thanks! Randyby Randy - General