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Thermal System & High-Temp Capability
Core thermal hardware and build-surface systems designed for ultra-performance polymers.
High-Temperature Extruders & Hotends
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Technical Benefit
Delivers stable, high-temperature melt flow for ultra-performance polymers.
Key Specs / Values
Slice Engineering Copperhead hotends; LGX Pro dual-gear extruders; extruder temp 500°C.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Enables melting and extrusion of PEEK/PEKK/PAEK-class materials.
Hardened Steel Nozzles (Standard)
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Technical Benefit
Resists wear from abrasive, fiber-filled filaments while preserving nozzle geometry.
Key Specs / Values
Hardened steel 0.4 mm included; alternative nozzle options available.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Maintains consistent extrusion when using carbon/glass-filled high-temp filaments.
Build Plate Heating
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Technical Benefit
Provides elevated bed temperatures to reduce thermal gradients and improve first-layer bonding.
Key Specs / Values
Build plate temp 200°C.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Critical for adhesion and reduced warping of engineering polymers like PC and high-temp nylons.
Actively Heated Chamber
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Technical Benefit
Maintains elevated ambient temperature to reduce thermal stress and support correct polymer crystallization.
Key Specs / Values
Chamber temp 100°C.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Enables proper crystallization and layer bonding for PEEK/PEKK.
Motion & Mechanical Precision
Gantry, rails, motors and bed systems designed for repeatable, low-backlash motion and fine feature work.
Solid Steel Frame
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Technical Benefit
Provides structural stability and thermal mass to prevent frame shift under high operating temperatures.
Key Specs / Values
Welded steel chassis.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Maintains dimensional stability during long high-temp prints, improving part accuracy.
Linear Rail Motion System
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Technical Benefit
Delivers repeatable, low-backlash motion for high positional accuracy and surface finish.
Key Specs / Values
Linear rails; silent Trinamic drivers; 12mm Kevlar belts.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Enables fine-feature accuracy on tough polymers where precision matters.
Quad-Motor X/Y + Triple Z Axes
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Technical Benefit
Distributed motor drive and multiple Z motors produce consistent gantry squaring and reliable bed leveling.
Key Specs / Values
Quad X/Y motors; triple Z motors; self-squaring X/Y gantry.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Consistent first layer and reduced layer shifting for demanding thermoplastics.
Position Accuracy & Layer Resolution
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Technical Benefit
High-precision positioning enables fine detail and tight tolerances in printed parts.
Key Specs / Values
X/Y: 10 µm; Z: 7 µm; layer resolution 40–500 µm; positional repeatability 125 µin/axis.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Produces tight-tolerance components required in aerospace and medical applications.
True Automatic Mechanical Bed Leveling
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Technical Benefit
Physically levels the bed before prints for repeatable first-layer adhesion without manual adjustments.
Key Specs / Values
3 Z-axis motors; servo-docked leveling sensor; adaptive multi-point mesh leveling.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Ensures optimal bed contact and reduces warping for semi-crystalline polymers.
High Travel & Print Speeds
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Technical Benefit
Capable of high traverse speeds for reduced non-print time while supporting material-specific print speeds.
Key Specs / Values
Max travel 500 mm/s; high-temp print speeds 30–200 mm/s.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Allows optimized print strategies to balance throughput and thermal control for high-temp polymers.
Dual Extrusion / IDEX Technology
IDEX-specific hardware and multi-tool registration for multi-material or mirrored production modes.
XY Toolhead Auto-Alignment
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Technical Benefit
Automated probe aligns dual toolheads to eliminate manual calibration prints and ensure precise multi-tool registration.
Key Specs / Values
Automated XY alignment probe; supports IDEX modes.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Improves multi-material and soluble-support accuracy, critical for complex high-temp assemblies.
Non-Planar Ready / 6 Axis / 5 DoF
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Technical Benefit
Hardware prepared for advanced non-planar toolpaths, enabling more complex surface geometry printing.
Key Specs / Values
6 independent axes; 5 degrees of freedom.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Supports future multi-axis strategies to reduce support and improve surface integrity of high-temp parts.
Filament Handling & Material Management
Storage, drying and monitoring features that protect sensitive, high-temp filaments.
Built-in Automatic Filament Drying
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Technical Benefit
Stores and dries filament in-chamber during prints to prevent moisture-related defects.
Key Specs / Values
Chamber filament storage; active drying while printing.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Prevents hydrolysis and voids in hygroscopic high-temp nylons and PEEK-family materials.
Filament Sensors & Monitoring
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Technical Benefit
Detects runout and helps avoid failed prints by pausing or alerting operators.
Key Specs / Values
Filament runout sensors; remote monitoring via web interface.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Reduces waste and print failures on long high-temp jobs that consume significant material.
Open Material System (1.75 mm)
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Technical Benefit
No vendor material lock — supports third-party and specialty filaments for flexibility.
Key Specs / Values
Standard 1.75 mm filament; fully open material system.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Allows use of certified PEEK/PEKK grades and optimized formulations from material suppliers.
Electronics, Software & Control Systems
Control boards, web interfaces and preconfigured profiles for repeatable workflows.
Pre-configured Slicer Profiles & Open Control
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Technical Benefit
Reduces setup time with tested profiles and provides full control via Duet web interface and standard slicers.
Key Specs / Values
PrusaSlicer profiles; Duet 3 web interface; Ethernet + modular Wi-Fi; RepRap-compatible firmware.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Speeds material validation and repeatable parameterization for PEEK/PEKK families.
Safety, Power & Certifications
Electrical, safety systems and certifications required for production-grade high-temperature operation.
Auto Shutdown & Safety Systems
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Technical Benefit
Detects overheating/thermal runaway and cuts power to protect machine and parts.
Key Specs / Values
Overheat & thermal runaway protection; optional auto shutoff; quality German wiring.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Mitigates fire/thermal risk when operating at 500°C extruder temperatures.
Safety Certifications & Wiring
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Technical Benefit
Meets industrial safety expectations and uses high-quality wiring to reduce electrical faults.
Key Specs / Values
CE certification; German-manufactured wiring; solid state relays.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Increases operational safety when running equipment at elevated temperatures and power.
Support, Warranty & Expandability
Warranty, service, and future expandability options to protect uptime and enable upgrades.
Warranty & Support Options
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Technical Benefit
Standard warranty and optional extended plans protect investment and uptime.
Key Specs / Values
1-year limited warranty standard; premium/extended available.
Impact on High-Temp Materials
Provides commercial buyers assurance when qualifying the machine for critical material workflows.