Solid Print with Ben Keyser: The Formlabs Fuse One+ 30W Unboxing and Features

Unboxing and Components

• Stand: Mentioned pre-assembled for convenience.
• Finishing Kit: Brushes, swabs, etc., for cleaning and tidying.
• Optical Cassettes: Delicate glass for the laser.
• Lifting Straps: Needed to position the printer.
• Oven Gloves: For handling the build chamber.
• Tools & Accessories:
  • Spanner for leveling the printer.
  • WiFi antenna.
  • Nitrogen insertion gadget (unique to One+).
  • Various cables.

Fuse One+ vs. Fuse One

• Printing Technology: Both use selective laser sintering (SLS).

  • Process: Layers of powder that are sintered to build the model.
  • Self-Supporting: No need for additional support structures, reducing post-processing.
  • Onion Skinning Effect: Semi-sintered crust reduces warping.

• Laser Power: 30W in the Fuse One+, allowing faster print times (approx. half or two-thirds of the Fuse One's time).

Material Capabilities

• Existing Materials: Nylon 12, Nylon 12 Glass Filled, Nylon 11.
• New Material: Nylon 11 Carbon Fiber.
  • Properties: Strong and durable.
  • Printing Requirements: Larger hopper with a mixer, air supply system with inert gas (nitrogen).

Fuse One+ Features

• Hopper: Larger with a mixer for even material distribution.
• Air Supply: Inert gas (nitrogen) control for cleaner prints.
• Other Features: Similar design with some hidden improvements.

Post-Processing Station: Fuse Sift

• Unboxing: Requires two people for safety.
• Functionality:
  • Sifting: Remains unchanged, with minor updates for new materials (larger mesh for carbon fiber).
  • Recycling: 100% powder recycling if managed correctly.
  • Air Management: Negative air pressure and HEPA filter to reduce waste.
  • Included Tools: Brushes, vacuum accessories for cleaning.
• Powder Management: Mixed powders are further tumbled and prepped for reuse.

Conclusion

• Engagement: Encourages viewer interaction and comments.
• Contact Information: Provided for further inquiries (phone and email).
• Sign-off: Motivational and brand-aligned closing statement.