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jcamper
Nov '16

Andrew,

I’m in the same boat and we seem to be considering some of the same units . But I’m continuing to research and I’m open to input from anyone

  1. Fusion3 F400 – I REALLY like this build size on this unit of 14.2 x 14.8 x 12.6. I’ve also heard there customer service is above and beyond
  2. Airwolf Axiom 20 – it also had a good build size of 12.5 x 12 x 20” and a dual extruder
  3. Makerbot Z18 – really good size and I like the idea of having a app but I’ve heard it has A LOT of issues
  4. Zortrax 300 – I keep hearing great things and a decent build size of 12 x 12 x 12.

I’m glad I’m not the only one going in circles

ajruger
Nov '16

I was looking at the Airwolf also but the machine components don’t look as refined as the other machines. Makerbot was never really on my list due to the same issues I kept hearing about it. I like the idea of dual extruders and that is why I am leaning towards the Raise3d N2 or Ultimaker 3 (even though I am not fond of the build size). I do like the Airwolf but just like some of the other printers, there are not a whole lot of good solid reviews yet. Then I keep going back and forth with single or dual extrusion. The F400 and m300 look great. I guess I just need to do more research and hope I can make up my mind sooner than later.

Thanks for the reply. I thought I was the only one.

Andrew

jcamper
Nov '16

I have not even looked at the Raise3d N2. I’m going to check it out

1 year later
jcamper
Dec '17

I know you aren’t asking me but I ended up buying the Raise 3D N2 Plus and the FormLabs Form 2 and I love them both I would highly recommend them both

saturnprime
Dec '17

Hey, no worries man, thanks for the info. The Raise also looks good. Like the OP, trying to decide between FusionF400, Zortrax M300 and Raise N2.

Zortrax just dropped their price by about 1k.

That Fusion, it the most expensive at 6kCAD.

Printing quality on that Raise is good? No one seems to like that manual bed leveling either.

jcamper
Dec '17

The print quality is great! I was worried about the bed leveling but it’s really no big deal. It’s pre- leveled when you get it I’ve had it since April and only had to level it once and that was because I replaced the nozzle from a .4 to a .6 I have a .6mm nozzle on the left extruder and a .4 nozzle on the right I would definitely stick with the raise or fusion Lastly Raise support is great and getting better

saturnprime
Dec '17

The Raise also has no control over their fans on the parts? Or this been addressed? Seems silly to mount blockers to stop the fans from cooling when we print PLA?

What plastic have you been using?

jcamper
Dec '17

I believe it will be resolved on future models but not my N2 Plus To me it’s not a big deal though. (I do agree this should have been addressed sooner) I primarily print PLA, ABS, and nylon. I use to print PolyFlex some but now since I have the formlabs form 2 I simply print it using the flexible resin