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Old 08-12-2016, 03:12 PM
SteinHDan SteinHDan is offline
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Default Re: 90 ton 1/14 metal excavator scratch build w/embedded PC

Hi RexRacer19!


This is the machine I have:
- MakerBot Replicator 2X

It's a very standard configuration, very similar to most all 3D printers sold today. I think it is possible to get this quality with most all current printers.
If you don't, then have a look at this very good print-quality-troubleshooting page:
- https://www.simplify3d.com/support/p...oubleshooting/

But mine is quite an old 3D printer. I think these days, you can get better offers. The only important thing is that you can print ABS, because it's so much tougher than PLA (less brittle). And then you need a heated build plate for ABS printing. Maybe one of these could do the job:
- Ultimaker 2
- Zortrax M200 Pro
- FlashForge Creator Pro

I've not tried any of them, but I've heard some good things about them and the specs look ok. There's probably lots of reviews on youtube.


I think most 3D printers that work with filament have 0.4mm nozzles. You can change to 0.2mm to get finer detail, but that will also make the print take a lot longer (4 times as long if you print the same object with the same wall thicknesses, and if the print time was 10 hours, then the new print time is 40 hours..).



Best regards,
Stein :-)

Last edited by SteinHDan; 08-12-2016 at 03:15 PM.
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