I suppose storm88 can become dealer for reprap spare parts?

In here, most of the stuff in 3D printer can be buy locally. Pulley, timing pulley, shaft, gear etc. Becuase this parts is more to industry, normal people will have a hard time to find. But if you ask those mechanical engineer, they know where can find those parts.

Only the controller and electronics you probably have to source out.

you are right
but just some extra information.
i ever tried to source the belt, shaft, gear, bolt etc, the average cost to build one locally is generally 20~40% more compare to import one kit directly.

Because of the high profit, quality and tax. I can buy this parts from japan and cheaper than here.

But nowaday, many taiwan, china and korea parts which is cheaper. It depend on quality.

Well, for me, i always eye for NON CHINA parts. Sad/bad experience made me stay away from China goods. (If you happen to use mechanical stuff/tools quite frequent you would know what i mean )
Unless budget is really a concern only i'll pay the bill for Taiwan parts. If not, i general i normally get European made parts/tools.

Yes, i am heading that way.
Expect to have proper parts/gear corner for 3D Printing in my shop next year after Feb

Not sure how accurate the 3D printer need. If the accuracy is not that so important, china parts still can consider. But you have to know which maker is better. Taiwan should be ok. As long they takecare the quality. Cause majority the parts also from china. Just they have quality to control.

Europe parts is a bit expensive. I would rather get japan parts.

it's not about accuracy, it's about product life and quality i used quite some mechanical and electronic stuff from China about 10 years ago. You know what, about 5 years ago i totally quit using China made stuff already. Taiwan stuff still okay, but for me Taiwanese stuff are just too "Sudden". Japan or European stuff are fine for me. their price at the same level

China part improve alot compare 10yrs ago.

But so far, I never use before. Mostly Japan or western parts.

well, maybe you are right, people do improve from time to time. But now it's already my habit to "Spend abit more now, hassle free longer way"

Want to ask. Beside stepping motor, is there any controller/board using servomotor?

erm....i really have no idea guys.
i need one to do fabrication of certain parts for my biz.
anyone can help please PM me.

what do you do actually? u can pm me

I might offer a helping hand here... Mechanical Designer for 10+years experiences...
Maker Movement creates tons of Maker Business

PMed.

wow...finally found 3d printer group!

thinking to do 3d printing, as I have no problem with 3d modelling.

I would like to ask, is it difficult to increase the bed size?

would you mind to be a freelance for my company?

welcome to the clan mate

No problem, but at the momment i dont hav a proper computer for 3d modelling yet, big model might take abit longer. Hehe

Pm me details bro.

Thanks bro!