Dominik MeffertI want to bring this project to an end to keep everything organized. Maybe if I can solve the problems that I had with it a successor could follow.
Things I could get to work:
- Creating low voltage/ high current with a microwave oven transformer and controlling its power output with a Phase Fired Controller.
- Attaching the circuit to a 3D printer.
- Melting welding wire with high current.
- Partially successful printing with welding wire.
Problems:
- I could not get it to work reliable, yet.
- Wire got stuck in the nozzle.
- Printed part got loose from the buildplate.
- Printed lines did not fuse together.
Maybe this project can help someone with getting started with his own metal printing project :)
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If metal 3D printing like this was so easy, they wouldn't be charging so much for them :) Thanks for trying, and for thinking about the next person to want to. I hope they learn from you and make it work for real!
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No problem, it would be really nice if I could help someone :)
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