u/AntaresSQ01

Hi all,

Recently got canvas, finally printed enclosure for it and was starting to do some multi material prints just to test everything, mainly simple PLA parts with PETG Supports on the interface only.

For some reason the printer decided to set the temperature to the standard PETG temps for the whole print regardless of filament? I don't know if I missed a setting but for multi material surely the standard setting should be hottest material on first layer for bed temp, then change temps as it swaps back and forth between filaments, not just stick it at 250°C?

I could change it with manual G-code but from what i've seen in the filament change G-code there is already a line for changing filament temps? But then it doesn't seem to work. Not sure what i'M missing.

Hi all,

I have a simple question that I'd like answered. At my work we've discussed the possibility of getting a 3D printer to prototype and make production ready 3D printed parts (prototypes for parts later machined from aluminium, steel or engineering plastics, production parts for simple spacers/bracketry)

I've been given a roughly £2000 GBP ($2700 USD) budget for a printer.

I've mainly used Elegoo printers at a hobby level so would prefer the integration and preconfiguration such as what's found in ElegooSlicer (orca clone) so as to not have to worry about setting printers up too much. Since company is still getting massive savings over machined prototypes, filament cost is not a massive concern and would preferably like to use each companies' own brand filament for best results.

Basic requirements:

• Some sort of AMS or Toolchanger (preferably toolchanger for reduced waste and time.) This is mainly for dissimilar supports, inlaid TPU, etc, not colours.
• Has to be available NOW or very near future
• Have easy to use slicer and interface, OR be able to use OrcaSlicer.
• About 300x300x300 build volume or larger.
• Some sort of remote monitoring is preferable.
• Fully enclosed, heated chamber would be a big+, possibly used in an engineering office so would be great if noise and fumes are kept to a minimum but if this is a compromise it can be put elsewhere.

The obvious choice to max that budget out is the Bambu H2C, the laser engraver sounds like a useful tool too, although it doesn't sound like it can cut thin sheet metal? So more a gimmick.

I hate the bambu ecosystem. I appreciate it all just works but the locking down from using anything but Bambu studio, and controversial takes on repairability and user serviceability make me wary.

The Prusa Core One+ sounds like a great option and coming in under budget is a bonus, leaving room for the 4 tool INDX if it comes out anytime soon. My concern is the print plate is a bit on the small side for what we need. I've also been lead to believe it can be a bit tricky to "make work" and not as user friendly as the likes of Bambu and Elegoo.

The Prusa Core One L is more like what we'd want size wise but seems like it's a generation behind? But it's not clear whether it's available with INDX or even the MMU3.

Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2, I have a CC1 myself and i'm always stunned how good it is for the price. Obviously this would be well under budget but I'm curious what people thing how this would stack up VS the others mentioned here? Minus a heated chamber the print capabilities are fairly similar.

Creality K2 Plus - Don't know a lot about this one but seems on paper to be identical to a Prusa Core One+ with MMU3. Only thing I know is it's been a bit hit and miss by a friend that had a K1C back when they just came out, but I'm not putting much weight on that.

Snapmaker Artisan - Sounds very impressive, about in budget too. How capable is that CNC module? Can it actually make decent machined parts from Aluminium and Engineering plastics at least? The laser seems the same as on the H2C, how's ease of use? Just a wildcard really I suppose.

Not sure if i missed any obvious alternatives.

Many thanks for help!