I just starting doing some research on in-house 3D printing for my organization for test equipment and prototyping.
Right now, with my current directive I can prove cost with my current choice, but that's not the only factor- of course our engineering department wants a 21st century toy. Come on, who wouldn't! I've been in contact with my VAR, but I figured I would speak with the community as well.
- I am mostly interested in R.Protoyping small (12 inches or less), and/or components for non production test equipment.
- Right now I am eyeing the MakerBot Replicator +.
- Anyone have any experience with this printer?
- I am concerned with the cost of upkeep, and material replacement.
Any user with any valued thoughts that I haven't considered will be awarded 250 points. This if and until I run out of points
Any user with any valued questions I haven't thought of will be awarded 500 points. This if and until I run out of points.
I'll mark one of you lucky folks with the correct answer when I have had my fill... If I have my fill.
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You want to be able to print more than PLA.
An enclosed printer for ABS and Nylon is just about a must to help with warping.
Dual extruders, allow for the use of dis-solvable support material. Which I think is a must in a commercial environment.
Consider a printer that has E3D hotends. Replacement parts are easy to get for the hot ends and nozzles. You will need to replace them as they will clog and get damaged.