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I Built a 4 Axis 3D Printer Unlike Anything You've Seen [video]

by felixr on 12/7/24, 12:37 PM with 10 comments

  • by jasonsb on 12/7/24, 1:21 PM

    Can someone ELI5 how is this better than a normal 3D printer? I understand how a 5 axis CNC milling machine is better than a 3 axis, but I don't see the advantages of a 4 axis 3D printer.
  • by DannyBee on 12/7/24, 2:52 PM

    While interesting, this seems to have all the downsides of 5 axis without any benefit over just using 5 axis (ie it's not cheaper or easier in practice)