tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post8879198117795043195..comments2024-03-16T04:22:39.549-07:00Comments on Cubify 3D Printing Fans & Fun: When a Raft Makes Sense to a Raft HaterTom Meekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-29648957626893157142015-04-28T10:08:49.949-07:002015-04-28T10:08:49.949-07:00That is SO COOL!
I will definitely want to write ...That is SO COOL!<br /><br />I will definitely want to write a full blog article on the 3D printed Flow Hive. I always check links posted in comments and usually delete them. But, this one is a winner.Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-41429308435215540962015-04-28T08:59:23.140-07:002015-04-28T08:59:23.140-07:00Hi I stumbled upon your very old post right after ...Hi I stumbled upon your very old post right after reading this recent article that could interest you:<br />http://www.3ders.org/articles/20150428-3d-printed-flow-hive-that-puts-honey-on-tap-raises-over-12-million-on-indiegogo.htmlakka69https://www.blogger.com/profile/14146744313575164320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-18515432387631063472014-01-18T10:37:24.005-08:002014-01-18T10:37:24.005-08:00Without actually seeing the part, it is impossible...Without actually seeing the part, it is impossible to offer any suggestions. But, I agree that rafts and supports are no fun and di my best to avoid them.<br /><br />The Cube 3 will be able to print in two different materials at one time. Even though the best approach to removing supports in a 2 material situation is to use a solution bath in an ultrasonic tank, I'm hoping that just the material differences might make manually removing supports at least a bit easier.Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-36075619012039801662014-01-18T09:55:26.207-08:002014-01-18T09:55:26.207-08:00Raft removal has been a complete nightmare for me ...Raft removal has been a complete nightmare for me on the Cube 2. We have a Replicator 2 at work and usually rafts will snap right off. I really wish somebody had a silver bullet for it, because most of my prints will not print at all without a raft, and trying to get rid of them and make the print look nice is almost impossible. Im so frustrated that I am about ready to sell my Cube 2 and jump over to the Makerbot Replicator 2.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06028595752242649808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-10880233920033301642013-06-26T10:52:20.713-07:002013-06-26T10:52:20.713-07:00Tom / Anyone
What are you guys using to remove ra...Tom / Anyone<br /><br />What are you guys using to remove rafts? I tried a raft print and they are a mess afterwards. I was thinking it's dremel sander time once I get the main rafts cut out. Tips on raft removal pleasecdraptorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03842408619532333422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-34867366115086181692013-05-13T05:03:36.129-07:002013-05-13T05:03:36.129-07:00I'm betting that this is something that will r...I'm betting that this is something that will really interest other Cube owners. I certainly would love to see some images. So, please feel free to send some to me with the address found on the right side of this blog if you wish to share what you are doing. Nice!Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-28251577133901108632013-05-13T04:23:39.918-07:002013-05-13T04:23:39.918-07:00Hi Tom,
As usual, your blog is the best! I, too, ...Hi Tom,<br />As usual, your blog is the best! I, too, was wondering about rafts (and supports). I got my cube last week and have been printing micro beehives (I am a beekeeper). I've designed a complete set of hive equipment at full scale with an eye toward the day when 3D printers become capable of printing these large items. When printing on the cube, I print the bee hive components at 15% scale, which works well.<br /><br />During one of the prints, I printed the component with a raft to see what it would do. While the raft is obvious, I am not quite sure yet as to when you would want to use it.<br /><br />Another option would be to design a couple of small "glue pads". These would be something like small round discs (maybe the size of a dime) with a short tapered post supporting the main item. The glue pads would help stabilize the print but could be removed afterwards.<br />Steve the beeguyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03526935399240340066noreply@blogger.com