> -----Original Message----- > From: N. Christopher Perry [mailto:vwpe...@comcast.net] > Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 10:07 AM > To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] new thread inspired by Christophers question about > 3d printer sliceing SW. > > Gene, > > Turns out that printing with a heavy machine like a mill presents some > problems, as the inertia is orders of magnitude higher than on 3D printers. > > 3D printers are designed to have as low an inertia as possible to simplify the > filament control dynamics. With a larger/heavier machine those control > dynamics get pretty complex as I understand it. Plus, your prints would take an > eternity. > > N. Christopher Perry >
I certainly understand that a heavy mill may not be able to move as fast as a very lightweight 3d printhead and printing may take a long time. However, why would "filament control dynamics" be a problem? With the mill the table would be moving and the filament stationary which should, if anything, make the problem simpler. What am I not understanding? Or are you concerned about the movement of the object being printed? I have not experience with 3d printing. How fast do the typical inexpensive 3d printers move? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
