Usually when they fail it's something stupid I did. Like for example I didn't secure the filament dry box lid and the end of the filament pulled it onto the print bed. I made a special shelf but moved the printer and was to lazy to move the shelf which cost me a few days printing.
Tree supports doesn't work if you're bed moves in X or Y. Mine move Z only.
I have TronXY 600x2 and TronXY 500 pro and Anycubic predator large format delta.
The TronXY 600 seem to be pretty easy to use, build and fix.
The nozzle is probably the most important thing, I love the CHT nozzle from bondtech for running plain PLA.
I'm using tons of sunlu wood filament. There's other brands that are a little bit better quality but they're more expensive unless you ise a 2.85mm filament.
The Ender printers are good but they will leave you wanting something bigger usually.
I don't recommend a printer that moves the bed any direction besides up and down.
I suggest you get one with rails.
Twotrees sp5 400 to 500$ 300mm cube these can be a pain to tune but have great detail if done by someone who is careful and pays attention to detail.
Tronxy 600 1000 to 1300$ 600mm cube will run carbon fiber pla immediately if you buy a hardened nozzle, steel, stainless, tungsten carbide, or diamond. Only upgrade needed is a MOSFET for the bed really.
FYI - for anyone interested ... this is probably one of the best resources for your 3D Printing adventures 😎 https://ctrlpew.com/
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What filament are you using? Everytime I print something it seems weak and flimsy
PETG
Buying some now
I print with PLA+. The folks in AWCY? and Weight Forward recommend avoiding PETG.
Stefan over at CNC Kitchen does strength tests and such all the time. This is not a 1:1 comparison, but it is enlightening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycGDR752fT0
I print at 240c and 80c bed.
You're doing it wrong. 100% infill, 60° tilt, tree supports. 0.15 lines 0.8 nozzle
If just using normal PLA or TPU get CHT nozzle from bondtech.
If you're using anything else I suggest diamond or tungsten carbide.
I suggest carbon fiber pla.
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100% infill? Your prints must take days! And I've never managed to get tree supports working well. Maybe it's my printer. What are you using?
My prints take weeks sometimes.
Usually when they fail it's something stupid I did. Like for example I didn't secure the filament dry box lid and the end of the filament pulled it onto the print bed. I made a special shelf but moved the printer and was to lazy to move the shelf which cost me a few days printing.
Tree supports doesn't work if you're bed moves in X or Y. Mine move Z only.
I have TronXY 600x2 and TronXY 500 pro and Anycubic predator large format delta.
The TronXY 600 seem to be pretty easy to use, build and fix.
The nozzle is probably the most important thing, I love the CHT nozzle from bondtech for running plain PLA.
I'll give it a go. Using some petg right now. Testing a Beretta tomcat
Carbon fiber seems to be one of the go-to's but I can't wait to try the wood filament.
I'm using tons of sunlu wood filament. There's other brands that are a little bit better quality but they're more expensive unless you ise a 2.85mm filament.
Carbon fiber pla has very marginal strength gains over regular pla, dont get fooled.
PLA+
I've used a lot of duramic and overture (probably same product different name)
I have one of my printers set up for ABS. Bed is 110 degC and head is 220 degC. Works well but you have to upgrade your machine to better components.
Good link.
The Ender printers are good but they will leave you wanting something bigger usually.
I don't recommend a printer that moves the bed any direction besides up and down.
I suggest you get one with rails.
Twotrees sp5 400 to 500$ 300mm cube these can be a pain to tune but have great detail if done by someone who is careful and pays attention to detail.
Tronxy 600 1000 to 1300$ 600mm cube will run carbon fiber pla immediately if you buy a hardened nozzle, steel, stainless, tungsten carbide, or diamond. Only upgrade needed is a MOSFET for the bed really.
I have Swiss Micro head on my CR10. These heads are a direct replacement and about $80 US.
CHT nozzle on a j head shits on your swiss micro. Literally half the price and will compete with a volcano. And for carbon fiber swiss gets torn up.
interesting link
Ty fren