[SML] 3D Printers? MakerBot Z18

[Stephen Rees]

In July of 2015, the faculty looked at three devices being considered as
equipment for our new building.  The first choice was a CubePro but the
model would be too small for your requirements.  Second choice was the
MakerBot Replicator but again it has limited volume. Third choice was a
Builder unit with a volume of 385mm x 370mm x 900mm (LxWxH).  None were
actually ordered due to funding needs elsewhere in the project.  The
consensus was reached by faculty from the production/design  area of
theatre and the sculpture area of the Visual Arts program.  This is
probably not much help to you, but it was our experience.  Since then, the
Theatre folk have gotten a small 3D printer, but sadly I can't remember the
model.  It would be too small for your requirements in any event.
Steve

Stephen E. Rees
RAC Addition Project Shepherd
State University of New York at Fredonia
716.673.3208 Office
716.680.1565 Mobile


On Wed, Mar 23, 2016 at 5:26 PM, Ford Sellers via Stagecraft <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> Hey folks,
>
>
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> We’re looking at getting a 3d printer.
>
> The one that one of my team recommended was the MakerBot Z18.
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> It will do the size that we like (12” by 12” by 18” tall).
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> It’s reviews are very mixed.
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> We will not have a tremendous amount of time to spend futzing with it, so
> hope to find a machine that is relatively easy to use, and is also reliable.
>
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> Does anyone here have firsthand experience with this machine?
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> Does anyone have a recommendation of another machine WITH THIS LARGE of a
> build size?
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> TIA,
>
> Ford Sellers
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