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Re: Higher end 3D printers

null@example.com (jamieb2) — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 19:25:04 +0000

I know this is an older thread but wanted to give my 2 cents on Airwolf. We have an Airwolf HD and it has been a very good performer. I had some serious problems with it that were attributed to damage in shipping and over a period of 2 or 3 weeks Airwolf support sent me replacement parts until all problems were resolved. Top notch support and if you live close enough you get 2 hours training at their facility included with all of their printers.

We have 1 nozzle and we can run at very fast speeds utilizing the manual controls in Simplify3D. I tend to crank up the speed and extrusion settings to fine tune the quality. Works great.

They also actively support printing in tons of different materials and adding suggested settings as new materials come out.

Re: Higher end 3D printers

null@example.com (walkerve) — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 18:36:23 +0000

We have the Airwolf HD2x and it has been disappointing. The advertised speed is 150 mm/s, but the recommended settings from the manufacturer are 30 mm/s. Single nozzle printing is best as accuracy with 2 nozzles is not that great. Marketing material also says 60 micron resolution, but setting recommendations say 100 microns best. There are more problems with it. I know folks who have the older Airwolf and love it. I'm not sure what happened with the HD2x.

Re: Higher end 3D printers

null@example.com (jagowilson) — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 17:15:31 +0000

igolfchip wrote:

@jagowilson
A quick correction, the Fusion3 printer actually prints on a ton of different materials (ABS, HIPS, Nylon - what ever you can throw at it except the flexible materials since the use a bowden drive).

I know that. It has an e3d. My university imposes the restriction. I've been trying to get that changed but to no avail.

Re: Higher end 3D printers

null@example.com (igolfchip) — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 13:55:39 +0000

@jagowilson
A quick correction, the Fusion3 printer actually prints on a ton of different materials (ABS, HIPS, Nylon - what ever you can throw at it except the flexible materials since the use a bowden drive).

Re: Higher end 3D printers

null@example.com (jagowilson) — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 14:05:54 +0000

elmoret wrote:

You might also check out Fusion3:
http://www.fusion3design.com
I email with the founder a bit, and supply them with their E3D hotends. He seems like a great guy and I've heard nothing but praise for those printers.

I've done a fair amount of printing on one of these. They produce fantastically accurate results at very high speeds. Excellent machines. My university has one. Sadly they waste its potential by only allowing printing in PLA with it, which is a huge shame.

Re: Higher end 3D printers

null@example.com (elmoret) — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 06:51:22 +0000

You might also check out Fusion3:

http://www.fusion3design.com

I email with the founder a bit, and supply them with their E3D hotends. He seems like a great guy and I've heard nothing but praise for those printers.

Re: Higher end 3D printers

null@example.com (RaceGeek) — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 05:12:06 +0000

With the airwolf you can print very fast while maintaining pretty good quality. Very light bowden hotend. Its the same motion system as an ultimaker but with a bigger build area. I tend to print more conservative to hold better tolernaces since i make allot of fixtures and functional parts. Their customer service and suport is very good we picked ours up amd got trained at their headquarters here in socal. They always can help you out with material settings, even exotic ones.

Re: Higher end 3D printers

null@example.com (MLA) — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 04:28:31 +0000

I have been using a Lulzbot Taz 4 at work and has been awesome so far. I would like to eventually build an enclosure for it to help control the temp of the build area. The Taz 4 seems to have good reviews everywhere I look...

Re: Higher end 3D printers

null@example.com (Tin Falcon) — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 01:56:53 +0000

Josh there are several web sites that give reviews of the best printers. But they do not necessarily agree.
Makerebot was the first and arguably the best consumer grade 3d printer.
Flashforge is a well known Chinese copy of the maker-bot and has a good reputation.
the ultimaker /ultimaker 2 is a good solid machine. many of the delta machines perform well.

So download the manual for the airwolf and look for and read reviews.
also download and read the manuals for any other machine you are considering/ comparing and read reviews as well. Look for and read support forums for the machine /machines of interest.
Good luck in the search.
Tin

Re: Higher end 3D printers

null@example.com (josh.aeauto) — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 13:14:48 +0000

Thanks for that info RaceGeek.

They mention that their printer is faster than other printers - can you verify that?

Re: Higher end 3D printers

null@example.com (RaceGeek) — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 06:59:36 +0000

My work has an airwolf hd we will son be upgrading to the dual high temp hotends. Its a good printer large print area is grest if you need it. Itd be nice if it was fully enclosed, especially when printing large abs or polycarbonate peices. I think the main weakness are the extruder, and that it uses 3mm filament.

Higher end 3D printers

null@example.com (josh.aeauto) — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 16:34:28 +0000

Has anyone heard of Airwolf's 3D printers? www.airwolf3d.com

We're looking for a printer more suited for higher temp material and can print faster. We don't mind the price if we can find a good one. Any suggestions?