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3D Printer Comparison

3D Printers
MakerBot Replicator 2
MakerBot Replicator 5th Generation
Dimension Elite Objet30 Projet 6000HD Fortus 450mc
Material
PLA
Material Datasheet
ABS
Material Datasheet
VeroGray(ABS-like)
Durus (Polypropylene-like)
Material Datasheet
VisiJetŪ SL Clear (Polycarbonate-like)
VisiJetŪ SL Flex (Polypropylene-like)
Material Datasheets
ABS 30
ASA
Nylon 12
Ultem 9085
Layer Resolution
High Accuracy: 100µ (0.0039 in)
Medium: 270µ (0.0106in)
Low Accuracy: 340µ (0.0133 in)
.007 in
.010 in
28µ (.0011 in)
HD - 0.125 mm (.005 in)
UHD - 0.100 mm (.004 in)
XHD - 0.050 mm (.002 in)
.005 in
.007 in
.010 in
.013 in
Max Build Volume 11.2" x 6.0" x 6.1" 8.0" x 8.0" x 12" 11.5" x 7.5" x 5.75" 10" x 10" x 10" 16" x 14" x 16"
Support Material No. Model material used as support must be physically removed. Yes. Chemically by NaOH solution bath. Yes. Physically by waterjet. No. Model material used as support must be physically removed.

Yes(ABS, ASA, Nylon). Chemically by NaOH solution bath.
No(Ultem, PC). Model material used as support must be physically removed.

Cost Free2 $12/in3 $12/in3($0.62/g) $20/in3 TBA
Typical Support Volume (as % of original model volume) 15% 40% 80% 10% 40%
Operated by Engineering Students AddLab Staff AddLab Staff AddLab Staff AddLab Staff

1 It is strongly suggested that parts should not take up the entire build volume to help ensure quality
2 All use must be solely for academics or research. NO PERSONAL PROJECTS!