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SLA Printers

Alexander

Ultra Member
Administrator
When the Form Labs One came out I was very intrigued. But it was very expensive so I bought an FDM printer. Now it appears china has copied the basic design and is selling them all over the internet. I am intrigued and hope it could be a replacement for my well loved wanhao i3. Does anyone here own an SLA printer? I am attaching a link to one of the many knockoff SLA printers available so you can see what I mean.

https://www.banggood.com/Creality-3...4.html?akmClientCountry=CA&&cur_warehouse=USA
 
I've only played around with FDM printers at my local library and never yet made the dive into owning my own because I don't like the dominant PLA material they use. It just isn't durable enough for most things I would like to do. Maybe some day, maybe soon!
 

Janger

(John)
Administrator
Vendor
What would you do with it that your fdm printer is lacking? Not that you need a reason just curious. Is it much better at small details?

By the gram I see the resin is about twice the price of PLA. After a print can you put the unused fluid back in the bottle or do you just leave it in the printer for next time?
 

Alexander

Ultra Member
Administrator
What would you do with it that your fdm printer is lacking? Not that you need a reason just curious. Is it much better at small details?

By the gram I see the resin is about twice the price of PLA. After a print can you put the unused fluid back in the bottle or do you just leave it in the printer for next time?
The number one reason I want one is just to try something new. I do think the printed parts look noticeably nicer than a similar priced FDM printer. The biggest problem I see is the print area is very small.
 

Tom Kitta

Ultra Member
Interesting - I also noticed that the print area is tiny. I am thinking of getting a printer for myself for Christmas - something to play around with other then metal.

Notice that shipping from China is cheaper then shipping from USA.
 
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