Has anybody really pushed the performance limits of a delta-style 3D printer yet?

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Has anybody really pushed the performance limits of a delta-style 3D printer yet?

They seem to be able to do pretty good feed rates, which is understandable since that’s always been a strength of delta bots. I’m wondering more about things like resolution. I’ve seen a few say “100 micron” layers, which is good. It’s not really great though, as 0.1mm is about where I put the bar to entry - if you can’t do 0.1mm layers, you might need to revisit your design to compete with existing machines.

I’d really like a machine that can do at least 200x200x400mm and a delta seems to be the best way forward. I don’t want to give up a lot in performance, though…

Anybody?

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@Steve_Graber was showing a 50 micron print the other day.

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Thanks, @Whosa_whatsis !

Very nice, @Steve_Graber !

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Thanks! Cerberus is finally working great after a fairly long gestation period, and there are even more improvements on the way.

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The DiamondMind isn’t a delta but it’s doing 300mmx250mmx210mm already. Deltas will come into their own when their workspaces overlap, and several printers can work on the same object simultaneously to reduce build time.

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Thanks, @Vik_Olliver - I’ll check that out…