CTC New product is launched which called Formaker 4 in 1

[ctc3drucker]

The new product called Formaker ,this is the link on Kickstarter


https://www.kickstarter.com/project...mill-laser-pcb-3-d-printer-all?ref=nav_search




[h=1]Formaker Manufacturing Center[/h]

From the very beginning we wanted a precise multi-function printer. We have excellent results from our 3-D printers and have been tested through the years with our customers. With a simple tool change you can now convert the machine to a full machining center for the home or office.

Laser

CNC
The Formaker is capable of Extreme Quality!
PLAY

• Highest Quality FDM Prints on the Market (0.04mm!)
• Highest Speed in the Industry (120mm/s to 170mm/s)

.04mm Resolution!

 

[ctc3drucker]

Strong First Layers!

The Formaker is made of metal and provides excellent stability for high precision. The structure is very robust, and provides high mechanical repeat-ability.
[h=1]The Formaker provides:[/h]

• Dual Head 3-D Printer. Our Best 3-D Printer! Compatible with (PLA, Carbon Fiber PLA, ABS, Wood, Poly Carbonate, and Ninja Flex.)

• CNC Mill/Lathe. Compatible with (Wood, Acrylic, Lexan, Brass, Aluminum, Plastics)

• Laser Engraver (Wood, Leather, Soft Metal, Plastics, and Acrylic)

 

[ctc3drucker]

• PCB Etcher (Brass, Aluminum, Copper)

PCB Etching

The Formaker is very easy to use and all the controls are built into the Touchscreen Display. Simply a few touches to tell the machine which operation its going to use, and you're done. TheFormaker could be the manufacturing center that your business or hobby needs!

The Formaker has unlimited potential, and is very safe and robust and can be upgraded with user components. Without any limits to the machine, we hope we can give our customers the ability to realize any dream.
[h=1]Specifications:[/h]

• 350 Watt 24 Volt Power Supply
• Shipping Weight 26Lbs
• Building Size: 225x145x150mm
• Laser Power : 3.0 Watts

[h=1]Included Items:[/h]

• Spool Holder
• 4GB SD Card
• 1KG Spool PLA Material
• Spare Hardware Kit
• CNC Tooling Bits/Router Bits
• CNC Motor
• Laser Cutter
• Dual 3D Print Head
• Power Cable
• USB Cable

[h=3]Risks and challenges[/h] We have in place an manufacturing facility with over 18,000sq/ft. to accommodate our machines and assembly areas. We also have in place distribution centers in the USA, Australia, and EU countries.
Our manufacturing partner, CTC has been a leader in China for over 5 years. We pride ourselves in High Quality, Precision, Low cost products. We have sold thousands of 3-D printers and can accommodate the manufacturing and logistical challenges.
We hope you see our vision, and your dreams becoming a possibility. We have priced this machine to be brought to you at minimal cost. We need this project, to facilitate our distribution and stock levels of the hardware in Formaker. With this projects success we will deliver at the lowest price possible!
Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
[h=3]FAQ[/h]

• Laser Power
• Shipping
• Build Area
• Attachments
• Warranty

 

[Niewinter]

and the Z Axis ? is it secured on that printer or is still wobbling??? if you consider making a new product please fix this first.

 

[ctc3drucker]

and the Z Axis ? is it secured on that printer or is still wobbling??? if you consider making a new product please fix this first.

Thanks for your suggestion,I think we have resolved this problem and sorry for the inconvinnent caused

 

[Daraff]

bevor man die "eierlegende wollmilchsau" erschaffen will sollte man lieber sagen - schuhster, bleib bei deinen leisten! Stimme Niewinter voll zu, verbessert erstmal den aktuellen CTC, das sind wirklich nur kleinigkeiten dann wäre das teil im auslieferzustand wirklich schon prima

 

[paradroid]

1. Stop going in the USB+ direction with actual CTC Dual - you will only earn Shitstorms and there are Users who will or are circumvent that anyway - others will copy that as you copied once the printer design.
2. Raise the Price for the old CTC Dual at around 100€ and invest 50€ of that money to improve the Low Quality Manufactoring and weak spots - User already proved that this is possible, you as Manufacturer should be doing a even better job.

THEN and only then you will create a "Volkswagen" where anyone wants to have one.

The All in One System will cause new problems for sure if we expect the same poor quality manufacturing as given now.

And by the way, the sound of the new machine (including Stepper and Bearing sound) in the Video is not any different from the actual wooden one.

Also i can not see where it is a 4 in 1. "CNC Milling" will cause new frustration - and i bet your bearings are not protected well against the cuttings. Even PCB Etching might kill them.

So there is Printing and Laser Etching left - nothing your actual system cant do yet.

 

[ctc3drucker]

1. Stop going in the USB+ direction with actual CTC Dual - you will only earn Shitstorms and there are Users who will or are circumvent that anyway - others will copy that as you copied once the printer design.
2. Raise the Price for the old CTC Dual at around 100€ and invest 50€ of that money to improve the Low Quality Manufactoring and weak spots - User already proved that this is possible, you as Manufacturer should be doing a even better job.

THEN and only then you will create a "Volkswagen" where anyone wants to have one.

The All in One System will cause new problems for sure if we expect the same poor quality manufacturing as given now.

And by the way, the sound of the new machine (including Stepper and Bearing sound) in the Video is not any different from the actual wooden one.

Also i can not see where it is a 4 in 1. "CNC Milling" will cause new frustration - and i bet your bearings are not protected well against the cuttings. Even PCB Etching might kill them.

So there is Printing and Laser Etching left - nothing your actual system cant do yet.

Hi ,really appreaciate for your comments and suggestion,I have forwarded all your comment to our engineer as the new product is not finished yet.

Also,we have stopped selling USB+ machine in Germany.Thanks again

 

[VDX]

... and your statements:

• Highest Quality FDM Prints on the Market (0.04mm!)
• Highest Speed in the Industry (120mm/s to 170mm/s)

aren't really helpfull too.

In the early years of Darwin and Mendel several tests were made with 0.02mm, but didn't find their way into the mainstream, as the printing times rised into 10+ hours for normal sized parts.

And the speeds - my 'normal' 3D-printers and light-weight servo-driven CNC-mills moves with up to 300mm/s (servo-CNC-mill with 0.0025mm resolution!), while the CNC-Simply2020 moves with up to 400mm/s (it's only so 'slow' because of the small working area ... gets up to 800mm/s with bigger working areas for accelerating to full speed and slowing down before hitting the limits)

Viktor

 

[paradroid]

Also i printed already 0.02mm (no typo) on your actual CTC Dual Wodden Version - optimized (thanks APA) though: http://www.3d-druck-community.de/thread-340.html

 

[Apa]

Hi,

I agree because Paranoid completely to.

Invests € 50 for a better quality and precision of some components and requires 100 € More of this printer.

You have the CTC an excellent basis for a good 3D printer and a laser to .... ok, but not completely harmless. For this, the printer must be completely closed against the laser radiation.
Building a printer to a CNC milling machine is sheer nonsense. This is never more than a child's toy are many problems, because a 3D printer lacks any reasonable opportunity to do so and I know whereof I speak because, as I have also CNC milling.

Your printer can with just a few modifications over yourself is conscious.
I think it would be very interesting to be able to buy a reasonable Bassisversion for many that could be upgraded after own needs with dzu offered Uptates.

I just prepare the complete rebuild a CTC to something.

In a closed space then should print with a layer height up to 0.02mm as minimum at speeds of 100 to 120 mm / s should be possible and that such a thing, even with partial minimal effort is possible I have proved often enough.

Greetings Apa

 

[paradroid]

You can circumvent the problems you surely get in Germany with Lawsuits regarding the Laser if you invent a module which you can put on the old version (remove the Cooling Alu Block and put the laser on it - people need to assemble that together by now anyway). So it is on the own risk of every buyer. You did this on the new version.

Lets say: 600€ for a slightly improved and more quality manufactured Version of the wodden CTC dual already Laser prepared (with disconnectable Cable Chain)
100€-200€ for a 200mw-300mw Laserpacket including the Laser, Module, Holder and Cables.

People will kill to get those - IF you do your homework this time.

You even can use the Extruder with 3mm Filament to push and release a button on a Handheld laser - so people should get those (and your special holder) on their own (with a recommendation list which is compatible - but then you are not able to steer laserpower). So - many possibilities and opportunities to do things right. Then other Printer Manufacturerer will get a very big problem with their Quality and Prices for sure.

P.S. You can start with a just prepared dual extruder with only one extruder for a slightly reduced price - and sell the dual package separately. I know many CTC owner which only use one of the extruders. Also if you even get rid of the Mightyboard you should get a even bigger fanbase (and lower manufacturing Prices - see the MKS V1.2) later on.