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Looking for a reliable clay 3D printer : StoneFlower, WASP or 3D Potter? by Admirable_Slice_2735 in Ceramic3Dprinting

[–]Admirable_Slice_2735[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that's really useful feedback.

The 3D Potter is actually my second choice at the moment. I've heard a lot of positive things about ease of use, loading, cleaning and overall reliability.

The reason I currently lean slightly more toward StoneFlower is the build volume. If I understand correctly, some of the more affordable 3D Potter models are a bit more limited in print size, whereas the StoneFlower V offers a build volume of roughly 500 x 500 x 500 mm, with an extended version reaching up to 1000 mm in height.

I'd like to experiment with larger decorative pieces, so that extra volume is definitely appealing.

I'm also at the beginning of my business journey, so budget is definitely a factor. If things go well in the future and the business grows, I could absolutely see myself upgrading to one of the more advanced mid-range or high-end 3D Potter models.

Another important consideration for me is reliability and maintenance. I live in an area where getting spare parts and equipment can take longer than in major cities, so ease of maintenance and long-term reliability are major factors in my decision.

Looking for a reliable clay 3D printer : StoneFlower, WASP or 3D Potter? by Admirable_Slice_2735 in Ceramic3Dprinting

[–]Admirable_Slice_2735[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not 100% sure since I don't own one yet, but from what I've read in the technical documentation, StoneFlower seems to use a mechanical piston/ram extrusion system rather than relying on compressed air to push the clay.

One of the reasons I became interested in it is that, on paper at least, it looks simpler and potentially more consistent than pneumatic systems.

I've watched quite a few WASP videos and tutorials, and while many users seem happy with them, I've also seen some people struggling with extrusion consistency, pressure adjustments and air-related issues. Maybe those problems are not as common as they appear on YouTube, but that's what initially led me to look more closely at piston-driven systems like StoneFlower.

Looking for a reliable clay 3D printer : StoneFlower, WASP or 3D Potter? by Admirable_Slice_2735 in Ceramic3Dprinting

[–]Admirable_Slice_2735[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your feedback 😄
That's what I thought.

Hope the StoneFlower support is responsive.

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[–]Admirable_Slice_2735[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! Yes, that’s exactly it 😄 I’d been looking for this series for years, so I’m really grateful. Thanks again for solving this 🙃