3D Printing thread

infinityends · Apr 28, 2017

ludnix said:
https://remake.autodesk.com/about

Thanks, I'll have to mess with that tool and see how well it works for that part. Luckily I work for a school district so I have free access to all of the other AutoCAD tools, sketchup pro, and some staff members that can help me with them.

cope413 · Apr 29, 2017

The Sense scanner by 3D systems is the best scanner for under $1000 that I've used, and I've pretty much tried them all.

It's $400 and works well for fairly complex parts as long as you don't require tight tolerances.

If you're trying to scan into solid models for CAD manipulation, the you're looking at $10k+

fetta · Apr 29, 2017

I really need to just take the plunge and get a printer, but very green when it comes to printers looking for something i can unbox and print with

GrizFyrFyter · Apr 29, 2017

fetta said:
I really need to just tale rhe plunge and get a printer, but very green when it comes to printers looking for something i can unbox and print with

Monoprice select mini is a great little printer if you just want to plug it in and make things. About $200

They just released a new version for $230 I think

fetta · Apr 29, 2017

Thanks looks like a nice lil machine

GrizFyrFyter · Apr 30, 2017

My wanhao duplicator 7 is being delivered tomorrow! I'm excited.

GrizFyrFyter · May 2, 2017

First successful print. Sla is a whole different game

GrizFyrFyter · May 10, 2017

Today's delivery

Nubbs01 · May 11, 2017

What SLA printer do you have?

GrizFyrFyter · May 11, 2017

Duplicator 7

GrizFyrFyter · May 11, 2017

Print for a client

DJDerbstep · May 17, 2017

My buddy is 3d printing an algae scrubber design off of thingiverse, I'll be sure to put pics up once we get it all done. I've done a few more reef related objects like frag plug holders and racks. Haven't stepped in to PETg yet but I plan on it in the near future. Those SLA prints look great but the build volume looks a little limiting.

GrizFyrFyter · May 17, 2017

DJDerbstep said:
My buddy is 3d printing an algae scrubber design off of thingiverse, I'll be sure to put pics up once we get it all done. I've done a few more reef related objects like frag plug holders and racks. Haven't stepped in to PETg yet but I plan on it in the near future. Those SLA prints look great but the build volume looks a little limiting.

Unless you're paying $20k for the printer, all sla has a small build plate compared to fdm.

I want to print that algae scrubber too but I need to do some more toxicity testing

805reef · May 17, 2017

DJDerbstep said:
My buddy is 3d printing an algae scrubber design off of thingiverse, I'll be sure to put pics up once we get it all done. I've done a few more reef related objects like frag plug holders and racks. Haven't stepped in to PETg yet but I plan on it in the near future. Those SLA prints look great but the build volume looks a little limiting.

I'm a big fan of the petg from makergeeks. It prints as well or better than colorfabb xt and madesolid petg and is super cheap. the matterhackers petg pro is good too, but more expensive than the makergeeks.

morpheas · Jun 5, 2017

805reef said:
I'm a big fan of the petg from makergeeks. It prints as well or better than colorfabb xt and madesolid petg and is super cheap. the matterhackers petg pro is good too, but more expensive than the makergeeks.

How does it compare to PLA in terms of how easy it is to print with?

805reef · Jun 6, 2017

morpheas said:
How does it compare to PLA in terms of how easy it is to print with?

It's pretty close. You do need a heated bed. I've never printed ABS but I've read that petg is easier than abs.

GrizFyrFyter · Jun 6, 2017

Once you have the right settings dialed in, it's much easier than ABS because it doesn't warp so it doesn't pull off the bed or split. There is also very little shrinkage compared to ABS and PLA.

I don't suggest makergeeks though. There are way too many customer service issues.