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Material Choice for 3D Printer-like Lab Machine

Which material would you choose?


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NoExpert

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Hi Voron Community,
I am currently building a machine for an electronics lab. The machine will have a CoreXY System and a belted Z-Axis, but it is not a 3D Printer, it is a measuring system for magnetic fields. It is also not a Voron, but compared to other 3D printer types Voron is the most similar design. The Build Volume is 500 x 500 x 500 and the 40x40 extrusion frame will be roughly 800 x 800 x 1000 mm.

I am now trying to define the material for the printed motion system parts and my favorite options are ABS, ABS-CF and ABS-GF. The machine does not need to move fast, but it needs to be very precise. That's why I am thinking about GF and CF to reduce flex while moving and reduce warping problems, as warped parts will go straight to the bin. I have access to a Bambu P1S available to produce the parts for the machine.

I would love your input on these materials and brand recommendations - for easier comparison to existing printers you can assume I am building a big & heavy Voron Trident.
 
Honestly, if it's not moving fast (or accelerating hard), I doubt it matters much what material you use. If its staying at room temp, you could probably even use pla. Realistically though, I'd probably do abs-gf or asa-gf.
 
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