Which 3D printer would be best for this printing job?

  • Context: Wood/Glass/Metal 
  • Thread starter Thread starter tirelessphoenix
  • Start date Start date
Join the discussion
Ask a follow-up here, or get your own question answered by working scientists, mathematicians and engineers — people, not an autocomplete.
Real named experts · corrections over time · the nuance an AI answer skips
8 replies · 2K views
tirelessphoenix
Messages
36
Reaction score
7
TL;DR
which is best 3d printer for doing this piece?
Hi, anyone with 3D printing experience, which cost-effective 3D printer would be best to do this job seen in the picture?
I read Creality Ender 3 V3 KE 3d Printer can do a good job but I am not sure. I looked into using PETG-CF material since I need it a little strong material and I read the Ender 3 V3 can use it.

Any advice?
Thank you

1764794950954.webp
 
Physics news on Phys.org
3D printing will be slow.

I would fabricate it from 7/8" square steel tube, RHS.
I would use a small MIG welder to make the joint.

With a slight design change, it could be cut and folded from one piece of RHS without welding.
 
it is ok if it prints slow.
sorry, I also don't understand your terminology.
which 3D printer would be appropriate and affordable?
 
tirelessphoenix said:
TL;DR: which is best 3d printer for doing this piece?

I looked into using PETG-CF material since I need it a little strong material

I'm probably of no help on choosing a good 3D printer for this, but can you say what the application is? What kind of forces will this widget be subjected to?
 
not that much weight. 10-20kilos max.
 
tirelessphoenix said:
20kilos max.
So 40 pounds through a 3 inch lever arm? Are you sure you want to use plastic (or carbon fiber?) or would metal as suggested by @Baluncore maybe be better?
 
I want to use carbon fiber (material listed). I would just need to know which 3D printer might be best to just print that with the material I listed. thank you