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Hi,

I work as a continuous improvement engineer and I've been discussing getting a 3D Printer for our shop here. Main applications would be:

  • Prototyping tools, jigs, parts, etc
  • Small custom parts for use on equipment

The main thing I'm struggling with is there's so much technology and brands now! I decided to reach out for more insight. The main requirements are essentially:

  • Food safe plastic OR Metal Detectable plastic (plastic with metal impregnated)

I would appreciate any help or direction!

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I've looked at formlabs list of materials and I've noticed there are some graded for those Temps and some not. I guess filaments themselves can always be changed

Coating is a good post processing solution however. So we'll be sure to look into that as well

Do you know any actual printers you could suggest? At least 30 cm x 30 cm by 30cm

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You may want to look at the other reply to my post, they mentioned that a part that breaks should still be food safe. I don't work in the food industry, I'm just a 3D printer nerd, so I wouldn't know about things like that, I just wanted to make stuff for my own use.

I'm outdated as far as printer options, Prusa makes good printers without going into the really expensive enterprise tier, so that's where I would look.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've sent a email to Prusa for more information. I really appreciate the insight

Parts breaking ending up in food is the biggest risk, but we run everything through metal detectors to try and prevent any risks

I think based on your comments and others we might go for Prusa options

[–] MyEdgyAlt 1 points 1 year ago

There are metal-detectable filaments you can use, which may help (although I’m not sure if they’re food safe; presumably the suppliers will respond to business inquiries though!)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That size puts you in the “quite large” category, hah. One example that I know of (because I own one) is the Ender 5 Plus which comes in at 35x35x40cm build volume.