Hi all.
I have been thinking about this design for a while.
Now, life takes a turn, and Im about to start my own business. Some may now from earlier post.
That I work with large format 2d printing. Mainly inkjet printers. Prucing material for displays,expo ect.
So, In that case. I want to incorporate 3D printing as a solution for some projects/customers.
There is no way I can go buy a 3D printer like this now. I need to invest quite a bit in other equipment that I can not build my self.
So, I'm prepared to spend som money on a printer that is reliable.
Instead of inventing the wheel all over again. I need input on what is reasonable in the parameters I want/need.
Step one. build volume.
Im hoping of a buildvolume about 100x70cm base, hight 100cm.
I do understand that will come with a set of serious problems for precision on the bed.
Your input here?
I had a thought to have a solid cast iron, or a granit bed that is stationary. With the upper section moving I Z axis instead of the bed.
But in any case. Even balanced, its still quite a mass to move around.
If I need to go the more common route with a moving z aluminium bed. What is you're opinion?
Having a modern electronics that compensates bed warping. Will be onboard in any case. But a warped bed, is still a warped bed.
Frame will be a heavy steel construction with enclosure.
I will probably print quite alot of ABS, du to it seems to have the best longlivety in outdoor use.
Im also debating with my self to do a moving gantry with stepper attached to it. Probably not, du to the more mass.
Also, the design will be done so if I need to construct fixtures, jigs ect. I will do so. Plan is of coarse to expand and grow
3D printing services.
I have been thinking about this design for a while.
Now, life takes a turn, and Im about to start my own business. Some may now from earlier post.
That I work with large format 2d printing. Mainly inkjet printers. Prucing material for displays,expo ect.
So, In that case. I want to incorporate 3D printing as a solution for some projects/customers.
There is no way I can go buy a 3D printer like this now. I need to invest quite a bit in other equipment that I can not build my self.
So, I'm prepared to spend som money on a printer that is reliable.
Instead of inventing the wheel all over again. I need input on what is reasonable in the parameters I want/need.
Step one. build volume.
Im hoping of a buildvolume about 100x70cm base, hight 100cm.
I do understand that will come with a set of serious problems for precision on the bed.
Your input here?
I had a thought to have a solid cast iron, or a granit bed that is stationary. With the upper section moving I Z axis instead of the bed.
But in any case. Even balanced, its still quite a mass to move around.
If I need to go the more common route with a moving z aluminium bed. What is you're opinion?
Having a modern electronics that compensates bed warping. Will be onboard in any case. But a warped bed, is still a warped bed.
Frame will be a heavy steel construction with enclosure.
I will probably print quite alot of ABS, du to it seems to have the best longlivety in outdoor use.
Im also debating with my self to do a moving gantry with stepper attached to it. Probably not, du to the more mass.
Also, the design will be done so if I need to construct fixtures, jigs ect. I will do so. Plan is of coarse to expand and grow
3D printing services.