I don't really even know what that means but sounds like a headache I'll be happy to avoid
What have you 3D printed for your TJ?
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I don't really even know what that means but sounds like a headache I'll be happy to avoid
Now think about z-offset, esteps, and a handful of other calibrations on top of that...
Santa Clause reached out to me this week looking for ideas for Christmas, and based on where I've posted this you know what I'm thinking.
Since there are many members here with experience and expertise, I'm looking for recommendations for a good setup for me to get started in 3D printing.
I'm looking for something which would be easy for a newbie, but I am not looking for an entry level setup. From what little I know, I'm thinking multi-Color, heated enclosure, heated bed, decent capacity, capable of using advanced (meaning durable) filaments, and easy access to filaments. Cost is a consideration, but nowhere near the top of the list.
I'm also looking for thoughts on modeling software to get into and learn. I currently use Sketchup-Pro for woodworking and furniture making, and am fairly proficient, but I know I will need to get into something like Fusion for this purpose. I'd also like some insight from those who use these platforms as to whether or not they would work as well for furniture making. I currently pay for Sketchup, but I'd like to consolidate and remain on one platform if possible. In the back of my mind, I'm always thinking about adding a plasma table to the shop, so acquiring and learning a modeling platform will help there as well.
I'm looking forward to your collective thoughts. Thanks in advance.
Edit: I will not be printing jack stands...
As a Prusa owner I have to recommend Prusa. You have a lot of options to get in a lower scale and build up. The easy print is great if you are into printing remotely but I generally am around when setting up a print.
I went for the Prusa CoreOne Kit when I upgraded. I think they are the only company that will let you build the 3D printer and learn the inner workings.
Customer support is top notch and you can purchase training to learn the slicer.
The biggest let down for me is the MMU3 color printing set up. While it works amazingly, I feel it could be a better set up and plan to print and make it better. But the out of the box set up leaves something to be desired.
I think they just dropped the CoreOne L. It’s bigger.
The other option here is to use OrcaSlicer instead of Bambu Studio. Bambu based their slicer off of Orca slicer, and people have built compatibility for the Bambu machines into Orca. Its not quite as plug and play as Bambu's version but not bad at all to get going.
Mornin', Jeff! I'm gonna type some more, so get your readers on.
This morning, I remembered that I meant to address your statement above and had forgotten to do so. I had a plasma table on my list, too, but I've moved away from that. I have a Hypertherm plasma torch that is CNC-ready that I rarely use because no matter how much I work to prevent it, the dross that forms means a lot of extra work grinding edges to get clean welds. With a plasma table, you do have more control/consistency on the cutting speed, which seems to be the way to eliminate dross, so I think you can fix that. However, I'm in the same "I just want to cut stuff, not fiddle with my plasma cutter" camp as I am with 3D printing.
What's pushed me away from buying a plasma table is SendCutSend's ability to blow my mind with what they can do for reasonable prices. Laser cutting is so much more precise than plasma cutting, and I can't afford a laser cutter. As long as SendCutSend continues the way they operate (high quality, reasonable prices, and fast service), I have put the plasma table way down the tool list. I do have my doubts about SendCutSend being able to continue the way they operate. I'm convinced they are like Amazon, operating at a loss to gobble up market share in an industry they've invented. However, I'm going to ride the wave until it dissipates and worry about a plasma table later.
As a side note, I'm anxious to try SendCutSend's CNC machining service that they now offer. The capabilities are pretty limited currently (only aluminum, and with a small part envelope), but they are good at expanding services, so it might end up a better option than Xometry, which is who I used to make the steel recovery points for my rear bumper.
Mornin', Jeff! I'm gonna type some more, so get your readers on.
This morning, I remembered that I meant to address your statement above and had forgotten to do so. I had a plasma table on my list, too, but I've moved away from that. I have a Hypertherm plasma torch that is CNC-ready that I rarely use because no matter how much I work to prevent it, the dross that forms means a lot of extra work grinding edges to get clean welds. With a plasma table, you do have more control/consistency on the cutting speed, which seems to be the way to eliminate dross, so I think you can fix that. However, I'm in the same "I just want to cut stuff, not fiddle with my plasma cutter" camp as I am with 3D printing.
What's pushed me away from buying a plasma table is SendCutSend's ability to blow my mind with what they can do for reasonable prices. Laser cutting is so much more precise than plasma cutting, and I can't afford a laser cutter. As long as SendCutSend continues the way they operate (high quality, reasonable prices, and fast service), I have put the plasma table way down the tool list. I do have my doubts about SendCutSend being able to continue the way they operate. I'm convinced they are like Amazon, operating at a loss to gobble up market share in an industry they've invented. However, I'm going to ride the wave until it dissipates and worry about a plasma table later.
As a side note, I'm anxious to try SendCutSend's CNC machining service that they now offer. The capabilities are pretty limited currently (only aluminum, and with a small part envelope), but they are good at expanding services, so it might end up a better option than Xometry, which is who I used to make the steel recovery points for my rear bumper.
So you're saying I need a laser table...
Yes. I'll make room for it in the sab shop for you!So you're saying I need a laser table...
And/Or a water jet
...and don't forget the CNC 3 axis mill and engine lathe, while you're at it.
I actually have been very happy with Microsoft's Family App. You make your son a microsoft login. You can limit time per day. Time Range (my son's computer locks at 8pm on school nights for example). You can see their program usage, search history, website history.
Has anyone else tried PCBway metal 3d printing lately? I gave it a whack a few months ago for an aluminum intake elbow I needed on the diesel swap in my Samurai. I want to see if anyone has had any sweet parts fabricated by them. With tariffs and junk, this showed up at my door for $210
Question for the group: On your collective recommendation, I'm looking at the Bambu H2D, single AMS, non-laser. The $1,999 version:
https://us.store.bambulab.com/produ...41bba246930f4aa77e9f31c&id=581025672340709385
There is an AMS HT bundle version for $2,099:
https://us.store.bambulab.com/produ...41bba246930f4aa77e9f31c&id=622679274382356488
I'm not sure what the high-temp version gets me. Could someone please explain it to me? Is it worth the extra $100?
Thanks in advance.
https://us.store.bambulab.com/produ...41bba246930f4aa77e9f31c&id=581025672340709385
There is an AMS HT bundle version for $2,099:
https://us.store.bambulab.com/produ...41bba246930f4aa77e9f31c&id=622679274382356488
I'm not sure what the high-temp version gets me. Could someone please explain it to me? Is it worth the extra $100?
Thanks in advance.
The HT allows you to cook/dry engineering filaments, I believe. I'm actually considering adding one to my X1C/AMS combo. For the extra $100, I'd probably go for it, $130 by itself currently.
Thanks, Chil. What are engineering filaments, and what do they do for you?
This is a good guide: https://bambulab.com/en-us/filament/guide
Pretty much as you go to the right the filaments get stronger or better at specific things and are harder to print. There's some that are UV resistant while others are not great for that usage, for example.
Fiber reinforced ABS/ASA/PET, Polycarbonate, Nylon and others. These filaments can allow you to make some serious parts with your new BL printer.
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