9 advantages of interchangeable print engines in 3DGence INDUSTRY industrial printers

What are the advantages of using print modules in industrial 3D printers?

1. Time Savings – A quick module swap out depending on the material you choose to print from.
2. Tool-free solution – No additional accessories or tools are required for module replacement.
3. Auto Calibration - Each module has an integrated strain gauge system that is responsible for calibrating the device. By using the automatic calibration system, even the smallest curvatures and deviations of the working platform from the horizontal are compensated for by the printer during the printing process. In addition, each module is equipped with a so-called EEPROM memory, in which the calibration values ​​for nozzle shifts (so-called offsets) are saved - this means that these values ​​do not have to be measured and saved after the module replacement, which means that work with the device can be faster .
4. Possible adaptation of the 3D printer to individual needs – the user can initially only equip his device with the printing modules that he will definitely use. The decision about the possible purchase of other modules can be made later.
5. Cheaper alternative than buying several 3D printers - In order to print from different materials, it is sufficient to only exchange the module without purchasing another device. This is often more practical and profitable from an economic perspective.
6. Possible expansion of the 3D printer during the service life - if necessary, new materials from other groups can be integrated into the production processes. The printer can be expanded with additional print modules at any time.
7. Print Reproducibility – To achieve the highest print performance, use the engine designed for each material group. Thus, the reproducible and dimensionally accurate printed components can be achieved with any available module.
8. Printing models with complex geometries - Each module is equipped with two print heads, which enables model production from model and support material that can be broken off or washed out. The built-in servo mechanism can automatically switch the printer between model material and support material under 1 second.
9. Absence of warping - The modules have been equipped with an active cooling system, which should prevent so-called warping (curling of the edges of the printed components upwards, which is a visual error). Warping is considered a negative phenomenon that can occur when printing in FFF technology.

A year after the premiere of the 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer, the 3DGence company developed a new printing module, including glass fiber reinforced material (PA6-GF30), carbon fiber reinforced material (PA-CF) and some materials from the commodity group to accelerate printing printing process. Thus, every user of this 3D printer can equip their device with additional accessories to extend its functionality.

Interchangeable print module system using the example of the INDUSTRY printer from 3DGence

The print modules are interchangeable elements for the industrial 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer. Four different modules are available: PRO, HF, HT and HTmax, and each of them is suitable for printing from a different group of materials. Each module is equipped with two print heads. The exchange between the heads extruding the model and support material takes less than 1 second. The modules were also equipped with a cooling system. A strain gauge system was also integrated, which is responsible for the autocalibration measurements.

Why do customers choose 3DGence INDUSTRY F340?

Due to the pressure modules for processing a variety of materials!

Each module is equipped with a mechanical shutter for the inactive print head. For users, this means above all no dirt on the printed model. The residual pressure on the print head prevents the plastic from solidifying after the heating is switched off. A high-quality model is thus achieved, with additional head cleaning not being necessary.

3DGence INDUSTRY F420

The M280, M360 and M500 print engines are interchangeable accessories for the 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 industrial printer. Similar to the INDUSTRY F340 printer, these are equipped with two print heads. The numerical values ​​given on the module designations determine the maximum operating temperature for each module. Each of them is suitable for printing from a different group of materials.

What you need to know:

1. The modules were equipped with a cooling system to cool down the printed components and a cooling system to cool down the cold area of ​​the print head, as well as a sensitive mechanical system and module electronics with extruders. This solution ensures trouble-free operation of the printheads because the plasticizing area of ​​the material is very short, which prevents clogging of the material at the printhead.
2. The print module and the extruders are kept in the safe temperature range. Each print end is equipped with covers, which act as additional thermal insulation and prevent the material from sticking to the printhead.