pixelplucker Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Finally came in, set everything up without a hitch and wow what a nice machine! Lots to watch out for as with any high tech equipment, biggest issue is keeping the resin tray clean, keep material mixed and plan on a resin tray with each liter of resin to play it safe. Thought they sell the trays separate they are the most prone for print failures simply because of the wear and tear of how the machine operates. I did my first print of a coin, tossed it on edge because I didn't want to have to glue 2 parts together for a quickie proof. I printed it at med resolution 50 micron and the detail of the text all held perfectly. Far better than any Objet or Polyjet print I have had in the past. Edges of the details are so sharp I am amazed. Print time was 2 1/2 hours on a coin that was 1.75" in dia on edge + the 3/8" or so for the supports. Imported the stl without a hitch and the software is so easy and intuitive I think it's harder to run a laser printer with a duplex option or envelope feeder. There is a repair option on the import that can read in obj or stl. Curious how much it can repair. Have to test and see if I can auto close models from AM. I'll test that more as I scavenge for time. The plastic parts from the Form1 are pretty tough, I think for a quick prototype or master to make a mold from or decorative pieces it fits the bill. If your making gadgets and hard working parts a MakerBot is probably better. I'll keep you guys posted. Quote
Hash Fellow robcat2075 Posted October 2, 2014 Hash Fellow Posted October 2, 2014 Show us some pics when you have time. I'd be curious to see the coin! Quote
pixelplucker Posted October 2, 2014 Author Posted October 2, 2014 Should be running the final coin out this weekend. Rob if you want to test a product out I designed toss me an email. I have to dig up some non disclosure forms first since I want to get this gadget on the market. Like to see what you think. Quote
Hash Fellow robcat2075 Posted October 2, 2014 Hash Fellow Posted October 2, 2014 What does the product do? I'm hoping it's something that stands by the cat food bowl and swats raccoons that try to eat out of it. Quote
John Bigboote Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Interesting! Takes quite a while to print, ay? I'd like to see a photo too! Quote
pixelplucker Posted October 3, 2014 Author Posted October 3, 2014 Little small to swat racoons, it's a holder but can't say much more without ndf. Printer is actually pretty quick. Edge smoothness is even nice at it's lowest setting of 100 micronn layers. Quote
Hash Fellow robcat2075 Posted October 3, 2014 Hash Fellow Posted October 3, 2014 A secret decoder ring! Quote
pixelplucker Posted October 3, 2014 Author Posted October 3, 2014 Even Better! Little product to save the life of tablets and Cintiq's Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.