I think Monoprice has a cheap one also. I have no experience with them. On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 9:37 AM, Chuck McCown <[email protected]> wrote:
> I sold mine. It was a very large Stratsys system. > They are slow. Normally the whole thing is heated. > > ABS is very common. But no matter what, it will not be as strong as a > molded piece. > They are good for a proof of concept thing. A few times I used them as a > pattern for cast metal parts. > Or as a physical somewhat working protytpe to check a design before I had > a hard mold made for injection molding. > > I think I would spend as little as possible if I was going to get one to > just play around with. Makerbot is pretty cheap I think. I believe > Walmart sells one. > > > *From:* Matt <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Monday, April 04, 2016 9:33 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* [AFMUG] OT: 3D Printer > > Anyone here using a 3D printer? Looking to get one to play with. Any > recommendations? Would like to get a stand alone one so the PC does not > have to run for whole print. Heard ABS plastic requires a heated platter? > Heard ABS prints are more durable and heat resistant? > > > >
