If this will be your first step into 3D printing I’d recommend two things. 1) Use the filament Fusion recommends with the printer. 2) Get the advanced/enhanced warranty package. The extra warranty part (which I do not have) includes the ability to call/email and ask questions about printing specific models and how to tune the printer’s settings for the best quality.
Also the fusion is the only one out of the group you mentioned which comes with a simplify 3D license. If you are price comparing, that should be taken into consideration.
Using PVA glue for ABS, PETG and PLA I have had zero issues with warping and zero issues getting prints off the bed.
It’s excellent. Much better than most others I have worked with, and I have worked a lot of FDM printers. The selling points for me were: - Excellent print quality - Large enclosed print area - Industrial material capabilities - Uses the excellent E3Dv6 hot end - 2 year warranty
Not sure, actually. I haven’t discussed this with Fusion3 at all, but the metal chassis does have mount points for a second extruder. I’m sure that is in their future plans. Personally, I can do every I need with a single extruder. The breakaway support works really well.
It uses an E3D V6 (Volcano on the HFR) so you can swap with OEM or Aftermarket nozzles yes. We swap nozzles a few times a week on both models depending on customer orders.
Does it print well at 100mm/s as they advertise or is there some ringing when you get to those speeds? I have an Ultimaker 3 now but looking for something faster for single filament prints.
Fusion3 uses swappable print heads and hardened steel nozzles (not brass). They don’t replace nozzles as that’s unreliable (need to heat to full operating temps (+240*C) with proper equipment to ensure nozzles are properly seated.
