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In the market for a 3D printer - recomendations

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TMcRally

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Hi

Sorry if this is in the wrong section.

I'm in the market for a 3D printer for early design prototyping and proof of concept for customers.

Max size part would be 320L x 220W x 55H mm

I need high standard of finish straight off the machine with a durable material (eg. Nylon 12) - don't care to much about speed or cost of materials if the initial cost of the machine is reduced.

I have tried to talk to sales people but they all have a whole raft of concepts coupled with a unique and advanced portfolio of solutions and then finish by saying they enjoyed connecting with me - I have to have a shower each time.

I'm hoping someone has a more straight forward contact or maybe some advice on which way to go.

Thanks
Dave

 
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forum1536 might be a better place for this although I'm not sure how busy it gets.

I suggest you post this over there and then redflag this post for deletion by management using the red flag link at the bottom of your message.

If in a few days you don't get a good response then maybe start a post here with a link to your thread over in that other forum to try and generate a bit more traffic.



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OK, as this discussion has taken off forget about re-posting.

I just remembered we had a sales lady in from a company called TEKPRO a few months back. They rented out 3D printers of various sizes and capabilities etc.

though it looks like they've merged their 3D printing business with GoEngineer
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If you want a good finish without a lot of hand work, 3D printing is not the right process for you.

It happens that nylon machines nicely with sharp tools, so a 3-axis milling machine might be a good solution.

Nylon also molds nicely, so a low-volume injection molder who works with aluminum tooling may be able to help you for a reasonable price.

If you can post an image of the desired part without giving away the store, other ideas may occur.



Mike Halloran
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I second stratasys


"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." L. da Vinci
- Gian
 
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TMcRally,
This 3D printer report in Gizmag magazine may help if you have not made a decision yet.
B.E.

You are judged not by what you know, but by what you can do.
 
 http://www.gizmag.com/2013-3d-printer-comparison-guide/30187/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=8dc8757e43-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-8dc8757e43-90346326
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