Comments on: Solido – $2,950 3D Printer http://replicatorinc.com/blog/2010/02/solido-2950-3d-printer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=solido-2950-3d-printer Putting the "Custom" Back In Customer Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:39:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: DMills http://replicatorinc.com/blog/2010/02/solido-2950-3d-printer/comment-page-1/#comment-2983 DMills Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:52:32 +0000 http://replicatorinc.com/blog/?p=1698#comment-2983 The Reprap project has, at least recently with Mendel, been aware of the need for additional tools. The addition of a spindle to remove/shape excess material is certainly within the realm of possibility. And since the Mendel is primarily additive, it wouldn't waste nearly as much material as the Solido's subtractive method. The Reprap project has, at least recently with Mendel, been aware of the need for additional tools. The addition of a spindle to remove/shape excess material is certainly within the realm of possibility. And since the Mendel is primarily additive, it wouldn't waste nearly as much material as the Solido's subtractive method.

]]> By: Joseph Flaherty http://replicatorinc.com/blog/2010/02/solido-2950-3d-printer/comment-page-1/#comment-2874 Joseph Flaherty Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:56:27 +0000 http://replicatorinc.com/blog/?p=1698#comment-2874 I should have been clearer. The parts can delaminate if the design has certain characteristics. For instance the Pawn I referenced was the sample piece provided by 3D Systems and it can "chipped". I have no doubt that the Solido can produce awesome parts with special features like the living hinge. I think your team has the pole position in the STEM market. Best of luck! I should have been clearer. The parts can delaminate if the design has certain characteristics. For instance the Pawn I referenced was the sample piece provided by 3D Systems and it can “chipped”. I have no doubt that the Solido can produce awesome parts with special features like the living hinge. I think your team has the pole position in the STEM market. Best of luck!

]]> By: Joseph Flaherty http://replicatorinc.com/blog/2010/02/solido-2950-3d-printer/comment-page-1/#comment-2872 Joseph Flaherty Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:49:41 +0000 http://replicatorinc.com/blog/?p=1698#comment-2872 Hi Will,<br><br>Nothing is being deleted, but Disqus is acting up. Let me know if your comments don't post later. FYI, one of mine has also yet to post yet. Sorry for the trouble! Hi Will,

Nothing is being deleted, but Disqus is acting up. Let me know if your comments don't post later. FYI, one of mine has also yet to post yet. Sorry for the trouble!

]]> By: will http://replicatorinc.com/blog/2010/02/solido-2950-3d-printer/comment-page-1/#comment-2871 will Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:32:25 +0000 http://replicatorinc.com/blog/?p=1698#comment-2871 I read it so I am guessing it was deleted... either way I think what your doing is awesome but It may only appeal to people who are currently using the more expensive version or who will be upgrading. My company does get rapid prototypes but my thought is that if it was here in house we would use it more. I just cant justify spending $12K (or more if you lease) for the possibility that it will add value to our company. Hopefully in the future I can, thanks for your time. I read it so I am guessing it was deleted… either way I think what your doing is awesome but It may only appeal to people who are currently using the more expensive version or who will be upgrading. My company does get rapid prototypes but my thought is that if it was here in house we would use it more. I just cant justify spending $12K (or more if you lease) for the possibility that it will add value to our company. Hopefully in the future I can, thanks for your time.

]]> By: solidousa http://replicatorinc.com/blog/2010/02/solido-2950-3d-printer/comment-page-1/#comment-2870 solidousa Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:18:43 +0000 http://replicatorinc.com/blog/?p=1698#comment-2870 I've been hanging out waiting for my last response to you to show - thinking the same thing! I've been hanging out waiting for my last response to you to show – thinking the same thing!

]]> By: will http://replicatorinc.com/blog/2010/02/solido-2950-3d-printer/comment-page-1/#comment-2867 will Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:45:20 +0000 http://replicatorinc.com/blog/?p=1698#comment-2867 Are comments getting deleted? Are comments getting deleted?

]]> By: will http://replicatorinc.com/blog/2010/02/solido-2950-3d-printer/comment-page-1/#comment-2864 will Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:59:53 +0000 http://replicatorinc.com/blog/?p=1698#comment-2864 edit: Two* edit: Two*

]]> By: Will http://replicatorinc.com/blog/2010/02/solido-2950-3d-printer/comment-page-1/#comment-2863 Will Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:58:51 +0000 http://replicatorinc.com/blog/?p=1698#comment-2863 So with the $2950 price tag what is the catch? Do we have to purchase X amount of material or commit to X amount over a specified time frame? Or will I be able to place an order for the printer at $2950 and order to kits and call back when I need more? So with the $2950 price tag what is the catch? Do we have to purchase X amount of material or commit to X amount over a specified time frame? Or will I be able to place an order for the printer at $2950 and order to kits and call back when I need more?

]]> By: solidousa http://replicatorinc.com/blog/2010/02/solido-2950-3d-printer/comment-page-1/#comment-2858 solidousa Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:10:38 +0000 http://replicatorinc.com/blog/?p=1698#comment-2858 Actually the parts are extremely strong and flexible. We have thrown them on a concrete floor without damage. You'll also note that we can produce a living hinge with a wall thickness of about 150 microns. Also, as there is no phase change (PVC is not melted) - it stays at room temperature - the process and resulting models are non-toxic.<br><br>In terms of models produced for $360 Kit (10kg role of engineered plastic, glue and anti-glue), we are working on a way to help people quantify. Our thought is to show collections of small, medium and large parts. But, as you know - it is a function of how you optimize each print job - the X-axis is fixed, but your work to slice the part to reduce either Y-axis or Z-axis or both will reduce material needed to create a part. Actually the parts are extremely strong and flexible. We have thrown them on a concrete floor without damage. You'll also note that we can produce a living hinge with a wall thickness of about 150 microns. Also, as there is no phase change (PVC is not melted) – it stays at room temperature – the process and resulting models are non-toxic.

In terms of models produced for $360 Kit (10kg role of engineered plastic, glue and anti-glue), we are working on a way to help people quantify. Our thought is to show collections of small, medium and large parts. But, as you know – it is a function of how you optimize each print job – the X-axis is fixed, but your work to slice the part to reduce either Y-axis or Z-axis or both will reduce material needed to create a part.

]]> By: Joseph Flaherty http://replicatorinc.com/blog/2010/02/solido-2950-3d-printer/comment-page-1/#comment-2853 Joseph Flaherty Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:41:50 +0000 http://replicatorinc.com/blog/?p=1698#comment-2853 They lack a little in the shear strength department. They lack a little in the shear strength department.

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