Fusion3 F400 Q & A and details

SOC3D · 2016-07-21T00:27:35.000Z

While my other post is awaiting approval to go live I’ll repost this. There seems to be little in the way of reviews and user testimonials on the fusion3 F400 printer. I have and have used Delta’s, Flash forge, prusas and a few homemade printers and now have an F400 If anyone wants details, video of prints, walkthroughs or comparisons please reach out. It is a beast of a printer and it works great.

AndrewBougie · 2016-07-21T09:56:05.000Z

I also have an F400 and can offer the same. Really impressed with this machine!

Spectra3D · 2016-07-21T12:31:51.000Z

We’re a re-seller for the F400. It’s an amazing printer. We have an F306 that is one of the best printers we have, and the F400 is far superior to that.

SOC3D · 2016-07-21T13:55:01.000Z

Agreed!

The target customer for Fusion3 is not the same as most 3D printer manufacturers so there is very little information in the 3D print world about the fusion. I stumbled upon it accidentally and want people to know it’s worth a look. Especially if you are, have or have ever considered a makerbot (the fusion actually works even in a business setting).

SOC3D · 2016-07-21T17:23:00.000Z

Hey @Spectra3D,

Thanks for posting do you have any review videos, unboxing videos or operational videos/guides on the F400?

AndrewBougie · 2016-07-22T02:20:16.000Z

It’s not just a great printer, though. I had a chance to drive up to NC to see their facility and they are just a great bunch of guys that really know how to make a solid printer that outputs amazing prints. I agree that this is a great printer for business settings. I would get one of these over a Makerbot any day.

SOC3D · 2016-07-22T03:08:38.000Z

You know, per every student who has ordered and picked up prints fusions should be in schools and universities vs makerbots. Hands down. With the inclusion of simplify and premade profiles and the offered enhanced warranty (I don’t have it so I don’t know for sure how good it is) this thing would print great at a school. Vs makerbots. Come to think of it every order I receive from someone who has a printer at home, work or school I receive because their makerbot doesn’t work. Thanks makerbot! Your crappy overpriced junk is getting me orders! I’ll just buy more F400s to keep up with demand.

Spectra3D · 2016-07-22T13:00:11.000Z

We’ve worked with several schools and have placed the older F306 in university shops and labs. The 400 is far and above one of the best printers of its type on the market, and the folks at Fusion3 have done a fantastic job listening to their customers and making the printer s serious machine for all kinds of spaces.

SOC3D · 2016-07-22T14:52:39.000Z

I keep an active live feed on the Fusion and there is an archive of previous prints (only from June 20 forward are of the fusion) on youtube. Fusion3 F400 - YouTube

sjohnson_NCSU · 2016-07-27T11:08:17.000Z

How fast are you running the printer? Looks like you’re getting really great surface finish

SOC3D · 2016-07-27T15:55:25.000Z

It runs between 66 and 126 mms at a 100% multiplier. It’s important to take the multiplier into account. Most people who print at 60mms do so with an 80/70/60 or similar set of speed reduction multipliers. The fusion runs at 100/100/100 multipliers for outlines/infill/supports. Right now (the purple print) is ABS at 100mms.

Johnic · 2016-07-31T02:04:01.000Z

Looking to purchase this printer and even though this would be my first step into 3D printing it looks like it would last me a while and handle my needs for some time.

Can you confirm that you still happy with they printer and its printing well. What’s funny is I started to look at the Zortrax then the makergear, then Cubicon single, now this.

How do prints that cover the bed length come out as far as warping ?

Do the prints come off the build bed easy enough?

thanks for info

SOC3D · 2016-07-31T14:11:23.000Z

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.

Johnic · 2016-07-31T15:27:33.000Z

Gotcha.

Of the many choices of printers out there. Would you recommend this printer as first printer or is it too much printer for me to learn?

thanks

SOC3D · 2016-07-31T18:53:57.000Z

First printer recommendations are really more about matching the use case to the printer. What do you plan on printing? How often? How much time will you have in the same room as the printer? Do you have space or power concerns? What materials do you plan to use? Etc.

Johnic · 2016-07-31T19:31:33.000Z

Forgot to ask, what other printers did you consider before purchasing this one ?

Johnic · 2016-07-31T19:35:47.000Z

On plan on printing various architectural models as a biz and setting up a 3D hub here as a biz.

Printing not that often in the beginning until orders hopefully come in.

I won’t be in the same room

No power concerns

I’d like to print in various materials but I assume mostly in ABS and PLA.

SOC3D · 2016-07-31T22:18:45.000Z

Bcn3d sigma, ultimaker 2+ extended, zortrax m200, mankati full scale xt and one or two others. We spent 90 days looking through specs. The fusion is the 12th printer to be bought or built here including prusas, flash forge, Rostock. Right now I’m debating the markforged or another f400.

Johnic · 2016-08-01T14:56:56.000Z

I got a proposal from chip and the printer is 8 weeks out. Ouch. Might need to consider a different printer.

AndrewBougie · 2016-08-01T15:12:50.000Z

It’s worth the wait… just my two cents.