Thursday, September 29, 2011

3D Printer Review: Radman 3.1

http://mkt.alibre.com/3dprinting?_kk=3D%20printer&_kt=5e02460d-19d9-44e0-9766-a3610b0f9db9&gclid=CNuJwKOjnasCFUSW7QodJViTgg

1. Which type is it? That is, does it carve out a block of material or build from layers of material?

a. polymer rolls in a variety of colors and material types ranging from ABS plastic to Poly Vinyl Chloride

2. How much is the device, what is the price?

a. $1,699

3. How much are refills for the material?

a. $80 for 1 kg

4. Is the material easy to buy? That is, is it easy to find the place to buy it

a. Yes

b. You can buy it online from the website that sells the printers

c. http://www.alibre.com/store/pc-202-14-rapman-31-3d-printer-with-alibre-design-personal.aspx

5. How precise is the machine’s printing?

a. Low compared to other preassembled 3d printers

b. See pdf page for specifications

6. What format does the model need to be software-wise for the machine to work? That is, what software do you need to make the 3d model on the computer, maya, sketchup or something else

a. Alibre Design Personal 3D CAD software

b. Includes 3D design, basic 2D documentation, and export options to your 3D printer

c. Comes with the purchase of the Radman Package

7. How would you rank it?

a. Pretty good—are better versions but is a pretty good price

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