Looking for 3D printer for the office - budget under £10,000 - $15,000

Joseph_Romano · 2015-09-15T15:06:23.000Z

I’d also look at Maker Tool Works. Unless you have a spare 30+ hours for building, I’d suggest getting the assembled ones. They have a few different options, and I prefer the V-Rail over Linear-bearings. I completely agree with the others when they say stay clear from Makerbot. Our 2X has had nothing but problems. I think the maintenance is longer than the print times… and we only have 500 print hours on her (we bought it last year). Microcenter’s Powerspec Pro has outperformed it, and is 1/3 of the price. Though, it is starting to act up from time to time. I think that one has more print hours (we bought it in January).

I’ve also owned a Solidoodle, and they’ve clearly gone downhill. Sold that sucker a couple months after I bought it.

I like the MW MendelMax 3 because it is V-Rail, Durable (for a printer), has E3D V6 hotends, very detailed, and a large build volume. It was $1,500. Just my 2 cents.

KuL3D · 2015-09-15T15:18:52.000Z

Sounds like you’ve only had experience with poorly designed kits… I normally wouldn’t recommend a kit printer for a beginner, but Makerfarm’s printers only take 4-8 hours. It’s just the most economical way to get that much build volume that I’ve seen anywhere.

Maker Tool Works also isn’t a bad choice.

Joseph_Romano · 2015-09-15T17:22:55.000Z

The MM3 Is actually designed to take that long, sadly. Too many T-nuts and bolts for the extrusions IMHO. But, good luck making that printer shake while printing!

Their new sub-$1000 assembly looks promising. I believe that one is 8x9x8".

gooner442 · 2015-09-16T08:10:47.000Z

Can anybody else tell me anything more about any of these printers? - I’ve looked into them but always better to hear a users experience

iCloud · 2015-09-16T08:13:48.000Z

If you can cover postage send me a small file on my hub and I’ll send you a sample print for free

gooner442 · 2015-09-16T08:18:09.000Z

thank you for the offer, on which of those printers could you do a sample?.. and where are you based?

iCloud · 2015-09-16T08:24:04.000Z

CTC 3D and based in the uk

gooner442 · 2015-09-16T08:26:33.000Z

Sorry, which printer is that?, I haven’t seen that printer mentioned yet in this discussion

iCloud · 2015-09-16T08:30:30.000Z

I mentioned it further down, if you take a look on my hub there are some photos of the machine

gooner442 · 2015-09-16T08:41:36.000Z

Oh I’m sorry I missed that, I think the ctc would be too small for our needs, I think build volume is pretty important which makes the Creatr XL very interesting, as well as the Makerfarm Prusa i3v for it’s cost and the build volume is decent

iCloud · 2015-09-16T08:52:11.000Z

http://3dpunlimited.com/printer-options-specifications/ I would take a look at these guys then they make 1m by 1m I believe the size is with dual extrusion capabilities and heated bed

gooner442 · 2015-09-16T09:57:48.000Z

any thoughts on the CSP DELTAWASP 40×60? - it sounds too good to be true here http://3d-printers.ireviews.com/csp-deltawasp-40x60-review

gooner442 · 2015-09-16T11:51:06.000Z

Wow, that build area is huge!.. so many printers, it’s really quite difficult trying to whittle it down - build area vs cost vs quality of print

CCVirginia · 2015-09-16T20:33:39.000Z

For that kind of commercial work check out Makergear-M2. Notice the consistent positive experiences of users. Build area is 8/10/8 inches. You would have to assemble large stuff, which can sometimes be better.

Filemon · 2015-09-17T14:50:12.000Z

Have you seen our buyers guide? Best 3D Printer Guide 2023 | Hubs

Joseph_Romano · 2015-09-17T21:38:58.000Z

If you want a sample from the MM3, let me know. I’m in Detroit, and am planning on throwing a few test prints @100Microns when I get my RPi 2 programmed tomorrow. Are you in the U.S.?

3D_Seed · 2015-09-18T10:17:47.000Z

How do we get on that buyers guide Filamon?

3D_Seed · 2015-09-18T10:23:10.000Z

PLEASE look at our professional/manufacturing printers before you purchase anything.

We supply them with Simplify3D, Bondtech Extruders with E3D tips and Smoothieboard Electronics for quality printing every time.

We have yet to update our website but the GF printer has passed our extensive testing over the last two weeks and we’d love to show you more of what it can do for your business. We already work with Architects to print large parts about 700mm and how to send the files for printing etc.

The GF pictured has a build Volume of X 400, Y 550 and Z 550mm.

We also use E3D’s Volcano tips if you need to print faster at even 1.0mm layers

Please email us at david@3d-seed.com

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gooner442 · 2015-09-18T10:29:21.000Z

Hi, thank you for the info, it looks impressive. Can you tell me what price the GF printer is? - and which architects have purchased it? - i’d really like to see some reviews of it to if you have any, or any architectural work that’s gone through it.

gooner442 · 2015-09-18T10:45:33.000Z

Thanks for the offer but I’m a little far away in the UK