That printer seems WAY more complicated than it needs to be, but idk maybe it makes it more precise. My cr-10 is much simpler (even after a few upgrades), and I've printed tpu, petg, pla and (when i decide to put it in the enclosure i built) abs without a hitch.
This one claims to have .05mm accuracy because of the dual linear rails in the X and Y axis. Since I'm going to prototyping some stuff for work, I want the more stable structure and resolution. Those linear rails are the main selling point to me.
How much does and enclosure help with ABS? Do you do any heating of the enclosure to prevent warping? I've also heard that glass and carbon filled filament helps prevent ABS warp. How did you make your enclosure?
Disjointed thoughts below....
For me, printing ABS without an enclosure has always ended in failure. Nah, I dont heat the enclosure, and I don't use glass/carbon filaments because they destroy your nozzles quick, fast, and in a hurry. I modeled my enclosure after this one (youtube.com) except instead of using the egg crate foam he used, I used insulation similar to this (homedepot.com). I heat the air in the enclosure with the bed by letting it sit for a while, and I have a thermometer at the top and bottom of the enclosure to make sure its relatively stable. I should be going to my storage unit tomorrow, I'll snap a picture then.
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