Is the precision high enough on T-Slot or will it wobble too much?.Is openbeam or makerbeam better suited for linear motion than standard T-Slot?.How well suited are standard T-Slot aluminium extrusions for linear motion? (For example from ) Or should I use something that is specifically designed for linear motion like V-Slot? V-Slot unfortunately is more than 4 times as expensive in Europe though.The magazine ships internationally.I want to build a larger scale coreXY printer sometimes in the future (about 600 to 1000mm width, depending on feasibility) and would like to use aluminium extrusions for the carriage because of reduced weight, costs and increased stiffness compared to steel rods. You can subscribe to 3D World at the Magazines Direct website and get 3 issues for £3. This article was originally published in issue 300 of 3D World Magazine. If you're after something a little cheaper and more immediate then consider one of the best 3D pens these are excellent for modelling and crafting. The Kobra 2 is the latest FDM printer from the reliable Anycubic brand, for a comparison you can read our Anycubic Vyper review and Anycubic Kobra Go review. This is a small niggle and will most likely rarely occur anyway, but is worth mentioning. The Kobra 2 deals with this well, but in testing there was a small artefact at that point of the job. Yes, it will continue once power is returned, but there is a noticeable effect on the print. These systems work to an extent, but often fall short of total usability.

Many printers offer some degree of power interruption or failure prevention and the Kobra 2 does as well. The hot end is 60 watts, meaning there is plenty of power on tap to deal with the speeds, and it maintains excellent fl ow across all parts of the job.ĭual Z rails are common now, however Anycubic has designed these for extra stability when lifting between layers and it’s clear it has worked some magic, as layer lines are pretty minimal, something which can be a struggle using FDM printers. This speed is aided by a 0.4mm nozzle that feeds standard 1.75mm filament through the extruder using two gear mechanisms, which prevent the slippage you can get from some other 3D printers. The default speed is 150mm per second, with the maximum topping out at 250mm per second. The build volume itself is respectable at 250 x 220 x 220mm, so fairly large prints can be produced, and at a pretty good speed, for a printer in this price range.

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