The results of the slice are in the image. The model was imported into Preform and tilted 10° on the X and Y axis, then sliced (supports were generated). Also, please post the time it took the slicer to generate the GCode.įor my part, I know the print times estimated by the Preform software are accurate within a minute of the estimated time, so here is what I have.

If you know that your slicer's estimated print time is accurate, and don't feel like printing the model, please post the estimated times, although I found that most slices do not properly estimate the actual print time. If anyone is interested in participating in this test, please download the model and print it, then post the time here. Since I only have a Form 1+ printer, I can only run my part of the test. Below is a model which I think some may enjoy printing, of Guan Yu, the legendary Chinese general from the Three Kingdoms period. If anyone has a true DLP printer and would like to participate, they are more than welcome. This should save time, since there is no VAT movement involved. The LCD panel or the projector will expose the entire drawing of the layer in a single pass, then do a peel process which usually involves lifting the build platform straight up, without any vat tilting or sliding. The Wanhao Duplicator 7 is a MSLA printer, not a DLP printer, but both of those technologies work almost identically. Once the drawing is done, the printer tilts the vat slightly in order to facilitate the peeling process, and the platform moves up, ready to start the new layer. Think of these as the X & Y stepper motors. The FormLabs Form printers are Laser type, which means they draw the image by deflecting the laser beam with the use of tiny mirrors driven by 2 galvanometers. Within that definition, there are different technologies available, and the 3 most common ones are Laser-SLA, which uses laser to draw the image, DLP-SLA, which uses a Digital Light projector to project the image onto the bottom of the vat and expose the resin, and Masked-SLA (MSLA), which uses a LCD panel with a UV backlight to expose the resin. All printers that use a photopolymer resin are collectively known as SLA (Stereo Lithography Apparatus). Z coupler has been changed to a better Clamping style instead of using setscrews to secureĮven more vents have been added to the back of the printer for better airflow.īuild plate is now machined for +-0.03mm tolerance to ensure flatness.Ī secondary 60mm cooling fan was added to the side to ensure the motherboard is cooled and the case is ventilated.Since Lawsy brought up the differences between the 3 different printer technologies, I thought it would be interesting to do a performance test between them.įirst of all, I'd like to set the record straight about DLP, SLA and such. New Internal 70W Power Supply (no more external power supply) New molded reflector has more reflection and less scratches. UV Cooling fan (60mm) and heat sink size increased for better cooling. Power button moved to the back of the printer with the other cable connectors.Ĭhanged Delrin Z Nut (plastic) to a brass anti-backlash nut for more precise movement. Tabs cut off UV Led to keep from shorting. UV LED wires are soldered to the LED body instead of tabs. The Wanhao Duplicator 7 DLP uses the Creation Workshop software to slice and control the printing process. This 3D printer offers a build speed of 15mm-35 mm/Hour. The Wanhao Duplicator 7 DLP is equipped with a HD LCD screen which offers a 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution. It uses the 395-405 nm wavelength and is compatible with most of the resin materials available on the market. For 3D printing the Wanhao Duplicator 7 DLP selectively cures liquid resin layer after layer in order to build an object. The Wanhao Duplicator 7 DLP is a resin desktop 3D printer made by Wanhao.Duplicator 7 has a build area of 120x70x200mm and a layer resolution capability of 35 microns The Wanhao Duplicator 7 DLP uses the vat photopolymerisation 3D printing technology. Slightly improved print quality compare do previous versions.

Wanhao D7 1.5 is the latest update of the popular D7 printer.

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