Similarly, a more rigid frame should help dissipate the vibrations from rapid movements that could corrupt print quality.Īleph Objects says the device will be shipping in June of this year, and they’ve set the price for the unit at US$2,950. Backlash is something that happens more frequently when the machine is moving at higher speeds. One of them is a new “automatic X/Y/Z backlash compensation” system. It’s very quiet and repeatedly accurate printer that shares some of the features of the Workhorse and in my humble opinion is a greatly underestimated printer.” “Although other Lulzbot printers may use the threaded rod system the Mini 2 uses a belt drive system for the Z axis which was one of the main reasons I purchased the printer. Reader Erik points out that one of the LulzBot Family, the Mini 2, also uses a belt driven Z-axis: I believe the idea here is to speed up the printer, as there are some other tweaks that seem to follow the same strategy. The belt system should allow the bed to be raised faster and more accurately. Most 3D printers use a threaded-rod system. A small 0.25mm nozzle can be used for fine details, while the 0.8mm and monstrously huge 1.2mm nozzles can dramatically speed up printing when fine details are not required.Īnother change on the device is a belt-driven Z-axis, something rarely seen. The print head allows for swapping in nozzles of different diameters. This new feature should ensure uniform quality on all sides of Workhorse prints. This is quite important, as on larger prints the cooled air from uni-directional configurations doesn’t make it around to the far side and thus one side of the prints could appear sloppy. They’ve also re-worked the cooling vent system to allow for 360 degree cooling. I should mention that the Workhorse, like all LulzBot equipment, uses 2.85mm filament instead of the more commonly used 1.75mm filament diameter. That’s a very reasonable set of engineering-grade materials for this device. Specifically, Aleph Objects has certified printing of: PLA, ABS, Nylon 645, Polycarbonate, Carbon Fiber Reinforced Blends, TPU 85A and 95A, PETG, PETT, Copolyester, PVB, HIPS, and “many more”. 5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice sturdy printer worth the money. How customer reviews and ratings work See All Buying Options. A name earned over seven years and millions of printing hours, the LulzBot TAZ Workhorse Edition is a ready-to-print powerhouse that builds on. “Printing with a wide range of materials, including high-heat and high-strength composite polymers, is now possible straight out of the box with hardened-steel tool head components.” LulzBot KT-PR0051NA TAZ Workhorse 3D Printer.

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