“I am interested in making 3d metal prints. Can this printer be used for that? What type of metal spooler supports? If this is not suitable for this application what other affordable printer for personal use do you recommend?”
Answer This Question
1-2 of 2 Answers
No, it cannot be used with anything but PLA. Metal-impregnated PLA could be an option, but the abrasiveness of that material would quickly wear through components of the extruder. An Ender 3-series printer with an all-metal hot end and hardened steel nozzle would be a good start for cheap, but actual metal 3d-printing is a complex process which still requires sending what you print to a processor to remove the binders used to make the filament.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hello, The Replicator+ is optimized for PLA and Tough. Our MakerBot Method and Method X 3D Printer can print with BASF Ultrafuse 316L metal filament. In order to print metal parts you will need a printer that has a Variable Environmental Controlled Temperature that keeps the temperature consistent throughout the entire print.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.