Quote Originally Posted by curious aardvark View Post
I'd further add that a metal framed printer is better than a wood framed one for several reasons (I have both).

The metal frame reduces vibration and thus gives cleaner better quality prints and potentially higher resolution prints.
Metal frames do not have lots of little bolts that need regular tightening - and also are much much quieter when printing. I often look across at the metal framed machine when printing to check it's still working.

Modding the wood case is easier. But in all other aspects a metal framed machine is better.

And given the sheer number of replicator pro machines in the world - all with fully enclosed beds and motors - there is absolutely no evidence that they over heat and break.
Well said couldn't agree more.