The 3D printer I have is this one:
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Makerbot Replicator 2X
I like it a lot, and I even have two of them.. But it's 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 you need a heated build plate for ABS printing. Maybe one of these could do the job:
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Ultimaker 2
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Zortrax M200 Pro
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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.
My mill is a K2CNC KT-2415S with a Bosch 1617EVS 1400W spindle.
The one I have is no longer sold, but I think there are some good quite cheap alternatives, like this one:
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CNC 6040Z 3-axis, 1500W VFD spindle, 110V/220V
I've not tried it, but the spec looks ok. 1500w spindle is good for milling aluminum. Ball screws are good.
There are lots of reviews on YouTube. I saw these two:
- Review:
https://youtu.be/DeRuMZKCiy8
- Cutting aluminum:
https://youtu.be/kTIYiZFGcRE
Best regards,
Stein :-)