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How to 3D Print Models Larger than Your 3D Printer’s Build Volume
Don’t own a large format 3D printer yet? When determining what’s possible with a compact desktop 3D printer, think beyond the build volume. Just as assemblies such as your smartphone or even a road bridge consist of many individual building blocks, splitting a model into smaller parts that can be combined after printing is a great solution for 3D printing large objects that don’t fit on a build platform.
Splitting a part can also be the best way to get a high-quality result, even if the whole part could fit into a single build. This is the case when multiple or opposing surfaces need to be free of support marks, a design has complex overhangs, or a model contains cavities that would trap the liquid resin inside.
3D printing multiple pieces also opens up new opportunities, such as creating multi-material assemblies or combining rigid and flexible 3D printed parts to simulate overmolding.
When selecting a bonding method, your primary consideration should be the strength of the bonded joints, which is dependent on the ultimate use case of the parts:
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Chemical fastening: Use a bonding agent for art, scale models, and complex shapes that are not meant for functional use and to sustain impact.
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Mechanical fastening: Add screw thread or pockets to functional engineering parts that require a robust mechanical connection or if you need to repeatedly attach and detach components.
This guide will focus on creating large multi-piece stereolithography (SLA) 3D printed models using chemical fastening. Read on for a step-by-step walk through the process, from splitting your model to post-processing for a professional finish.
Formlabs’ Form 3L is the first affordable and easy-to-use large format 3D printer optimized for the reliable production of industrial-quality parts. The Form 3L SLA 3D printer offers a massive 30 cm x 33.5 cm x 20 cm build volume at an unprecedented value.
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There are two methods we recommend for splitting models: Add features to your design that will allow the prints to align themselves, or simply split the parts with straight cuts, requiring you to align them during the fastening process.
Regardless of which method you choose, if you have a large number of parts it’s also a good idea to add a unique identifier (letters, numbers) to each part to help you solve the puzzle during assembly.
Use the CAD tool of your preference to split your 3D model and add basic aligners like slots, pins, grooves, recesses, and lips or more complex aligners like dovetails and cuts that follow existing creases in the model.
Adding aligners to a design can help when it comes to assembling parts.
In a perfect world these aligners make it simple to align and assemble your parts, but can lead to issues when they turn out even slightly different from your 3D models and don’t line up perfectly. Consequently, only use aligners if your printer can print dimensionally accurate parts that are unlikely to warp.
Splitting your 3D model along straight lines is less design-intensive than adding aligners. Straight cuts are also more forgiving when prints turn out slightly warped or have generally a higher degree of dimensional variation.
Adding identifiers to each part helps you solve the puzzle during assembly.
On the downside, straight cuts can be time intensive when it comes to assembly, as you have to manually align each part and make sure they remain in the correct position until the adhesive fully bonds them.
By default, the stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing process creates fully dense parts. Depending on your design, this might not be a requirement when 3D printing large objects. In such cases, 3D printing the outer shell or hollowing out your design are great ways to save a considerable amount of material and time. When printing hollow models with an SLA 3D printer, be sure to add venting holes to avoid creating pressure volumes with air and resin.
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Hollowing out your model can save substantial time and material, as the printer will only need to print the outer shell.
Find out more on how to save material and time by hollowing out your 3D models.
We recommend three methods for bonding parts, depending on their size and ultimate use case:
| Epoxy (5-30 minute) | Cyanoacrylate (CA, Super Glue) | Resin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area to bond | Large | Small/Medium | Small |
| Paintable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Impact strength | Medium | Low | Low |
For the largest parts and the strongest adhesion, use 5-30 minute epoxy. It has the longest work time, which helps when adjusting the position of larger 3D printed parts, but also leads to an overall slower assembly process. Most 5-minute epoxies won't change shape after about five minutes and reach approximately 75 percent cure strength in less than an hour.
For the largest parts and the strongest adhesion we recommend epoxy.
The next option is cyanoacrylate (CA, or Super Glue), which creates a quick, reasonably strong bond making ideal for small- and medium-sized parts. Clean the part thoroughly before applying it to the surface, as CA does not bond dirty surfaces well. CA has moderate impact strength, but is not recommended for high-impact applications.
For smaller prints you can also simply use the liquid resin from your SLA 3D printer. Pour a small amount of resin into a tray from the bottle or cartridge, use a dropper or syringe to pick it up, and place it onto the surface to bond. Join the parts and wipe off any excess resin that might spill out around the edges. To solidify the resin and bond the parts, use a 5mw UV laser light pen (405nm wavelength) and direct it to the bonding area around the parts.
This method will create a chemical bond, just as if the part was printed on your SLA 3D printer, but is only applicable to small bonding surfaces as the low power light pen cannot penetrate the model deep enough to create a strong bond.
Note: When dealing with resins, make sure to wear protective equipment including appropriate eye protection and gloves.
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Formlabs 3D Model Manager Evan Fisher walks the viewers through CAD and PreForm tips for larger parts and introduces Form Wash L and Form Cure L for post-processing.
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Now that you’re finished assembling your model, the final step is post-processing. This step consists of geometric correction of the part to ensure it has an even surface true to your original 3D model and aesthetic finish to get a consistent painted surface.
Depending on the accuracy of your printer and the size of the printed parts, it’s almost inevitable to have slight voids or incorrections where the parts meet. Automotive putty (such as Bondo 907) sticks to the resin well and should be applied to the surface in thin layers to patch these inaccuracies. Alternatively, use resin to fill the seams and cure it using a UV pen.
Sand lightly after each layer dries to help bring the part towards its final form.
Patching parts with automotive putty (red area on the image) will help you mend slight voids or incorrections in between parts.
Sanding will help you remove support marks and any remaining inaccuracies from your model. Start with carefully dry sanding the surface using ~150 grit sandpaper to remove large support marks and level the edges where parts meet. Once the part’s surface is even, wet sand it with ~320 grit sandpaper to remove all remaining layer lines. Move the sandpaper in a random motion to avoid creating a grain. In most cases these two steps will create a smooth enough finish, but you might continue increasing the sandpaper grit count by a factor of ~2 and wet sand the entire part until the surface reaches the desired smoothness.
Power sanding works best on large flat surfaces, but can easily destroy small features. For smaller parts we recommend manual sanding, for larger ones a combination of manual and power sanding.
For larger parts, a combination of power and manual sanding can save you considerable time. Power sanding works best on large flat surfaces, but can easily destroy small features, sharp corners, and the subtle contours characteristic of SLA printing. Power sanding also creates a lot of dust, so make sure to prepare the surrounding area.
Note: Power tools require your full attention and wearing protective equipment. It is very easy to leave the sander stationary and quickly wear down that area without realizing it.
Once you’re finished sanding your model, rinse it in soapy water to remove any dust or debris and dry it thoroughly before moving onto the last step.
Priming ensures paint adhesion to the surface and can alert you to where you may need to sand more or trim support marks you may have missed. Generic plastic primer in matte grey shows details exceptionally well—apply it to the surface in several thin coats for the best results. Continue sanding on critical areas, apply a light coat of primer again, and repeat this process until the full part has an even surface.
Note: When priming and painting, wear protective equipment including a respirator designed for paint fumes.
Generic grey primer shows details exceptionally well and will help you uncover spots where additional sanding is required.
Find out more about sanding and priming from our extended guide.
For a finish with multiple colors, you’ll need to mask your model. First, plan the order in which you will paint your model depending on the color, opacity, and size of the area that will have the specific color. Start with the smaller parts so you’ll need to cover less when painting the bulk of the area with the main color. Use painter’s tape for covering the edges and corners, and sheets of paper to cover larger sections faster. Tape guides (lasercut) can also be helpful to create clean lines, circles, and complex shapes.
When it comes to masking, figuring out the correct order is your first priority. In our case, the parts were first painted silver and the sections that would remain silver on the final part were then covered with painter’s tape to hide them from the next l
Just as with priming, apply several thin coats rather than one heavy coat for the best results.
Most spray paints work best in warm, slightly humid, and not windy conditions, but always check the specific paint can or technical documentation for the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Consider the time the paint takes to dry: Let layers sit before applying the same color and allow the paint to dry fully before applying a new color.
The area we covered with painter’s tape remained the original silver color after its removal.
Learn the ins and out of painting 3D printed parts in our extensive guide
Wondering how it looks when all these pieces come together?
“Excuse me sir, but that R2-D2 is in prime condition, a real bargain.”
Formlabs Optical Systems Engineer Adrian Tanner 3D printed this R2-D2 replica consisting of 105 3D printed pieces on a Formlabs SLA printer. It even has working electronics inside, borrowed from the Form 2 — the galvo drivers to make the sounds, the cartridge dispenser for lights, and the Z axis driver for the dome motor.
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The Form 3L large format 3D printer offers a 30 cm x 33.5 cm x 20 cm build volume for 3D printing massive industrial-quality parts.
Eliminate the turnaround time of outsourcing or the manual work of assembly for large scale 3D prints. Now you can 3D print large objects in one piece with the Form 3L, the first affordable large format 3D printer using SLA technology.
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Large Scale 3D Printers Big Enough to Print Furniture
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Just like all types of 3D printing, XL 3D printing has its own strengths and tradeoffs.
Users are constantly finding more applications for these gigantic machines so the XL 3D printing space is getting bigger and bigger. Let’s have a closer look.
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When To Consider Large Scale 3D Printing
It takes a large scale 3D printer to print furniture, vehicle parts and architectural components. Obviously, size is the driving factor in choosing to use large-format printing but there’s more to it than that. Here’s a breakdown of some of the less-obvious considerations:
- Unibody Parts – Often, producers are already able to fabricate their large objects through traditional methods of assembly but those objects would perform better if they were produced as one solid piece, something only a large 3D printer can do efficiently.
- Weight Reduction – Large objects are usually made of wood, metal, or injection molded plastics.
Printing the same objects in plastic will make them much lighter, especially when factoring that users can easily adjust the density infill of 3D printed objects. Consolidating large assemblies into single components also reduces weight by eliminating the need for fasteners like nuts and bolts. - Faster Development – The larger an object, the longer it takes to create and setup the tooling to fabricate it through traditional means. With 3D printing, there are essentially no setup steps so large prototypes are significantly faster to print than to make them any other way. A large object may take a while to print, but by cutting out the time-consuming tooling step, it may also be faster to do production runs of large objects, depending upon the specifics.
- Reduced Cost – 3D printed large parts can be cost competitive with conventionally-made parts almost entirely because of the tooling costs of the latter. Consolidated assemblies usually cost less as well because fewer materials have to be sourced from different places.
- Design Freedom – Using conventional manufacturing methods, many geometries are just not possible, such as internal channels and complex lattice structures. Many large objects, like furniture, benefit from such features and XL printers are the only way to realize those designs.
Large Scale 3D Printing Examples
- Restoration and replication – XL 3D printing has become rather popular among paleontologists as the technology allows them to both study and preserve the delicate fossils that they regularly handle.
- Furniture – Thanks to large-scale 3D printers it is now possible to create complex functional designs within a fully digitized process chain. From full-size prototyping to production of 3D printed furniture.
- Display advertising – XL 3D printers are perfect for making high-quality, modern signage and lettering for retail stores, businesses and exhibitions.
- Props – With the introduction of large scale 3D printers, designers can now produce enormous set pieces – overnight.
3D printing can help designers quickly manifest their wildest imaginations into the physical reality, and the Film & TV industry has taken notice.
Pellet Extrusion
One of the differences between desktop-sized machines and XL printers is the possibility to utilize pellet extrusion systems on the large printers. Pellet extrusion doesn’t use spooled filament as feedstock but instead uses the same virgin plastic pellets that are used for injection molding, which are much cheaper than spooled filament. This makes it easy to mix different plastics to make custom polymer blends and colors. These systems can also take shredded plastics as feedstock, which enables users to directly recycle water bottles, milk jugs, and failed and unneeded prints into new objects. Such a degree of a circular ecosystem can not be achieved with any other form of manufacturing.
That’s all great but what compels most users to opt for pellet extrusion is its blazing speed as the technology enables output of several kilograms per hour.
Printing times scale exponentially with part size so having a high extrusion rate is pretty important for large-format 3D printing. One drawback of pellet extrusion systems is that they struggle with retraction, a feature that filament extruders employ to improve surface finish by pulling back on the filament during non-extrusion travel moves; retraction reduces or eliminates blobs, dots, and stringing on prints. Some XL printers can operate with both filament and pellet extrusion systems, allowing users to choose the best toolhead for their specific application.
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Large Scale 3D Printers
Looking to implement large scale 3D printers in your production process? Get a quote from Modix, BLB Industries, Tractus3D or Cosine Additive.
Modix BIG Meter
With the Modix BIG Meter, you are now able to manufacture objects as large as 1010 x 1010 x 1010 mm in one go!
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- Benefits
- Applications
- - DIY self-assembly kit
- - Print Volume: 1010 x 1010 x 1010 mm
- - Printer Dimensions: 1300 x 1470 x 1830 mm
- - Shipping Weight: 200kg
- - Included: Dual print head, E3D Aero & Volcano 1.
75mm - - Reprap Firmware developed and supported by Duet3D
- - 7 inch touchscreen made by Duet3D
- - E3D Titan Aero extruder with E3D Volcano hotend
- - Automatic bed tilt calibration
- - Power Requirements: 32A, single phase, 208-240V
Mold Making, Prototyping, Research and Development, Restoration
Tractus3D T2000
The T2000 is measuring 2 meters (78.7″) in height and is capable of printing parts measuring 1 meter (39.4”) in height and a diameter of 68 cm (26.7″). Besides its massive build volume, this machine is packed with the latest innovations from Tractus3D. Including a fast extrusion system, the F033L, which ensures print speeds of up to 300 mm/s.
T2000
- Benefits
- Applications
- - Large scale delta filament 3D printer
- - Extremely fast printing with the F033L print head
- - Huge print area: 680 mm (D) 1000 mm (H)
- - Can print a wide range of specialty materials
- - Complementary Simplify3D software licence
- - XL 3D printer that is designed to be used in the office space
Mold Making, Prototyping, Research and Development, Restoration
Cosine Additive AM1
The Cosine Additive AM1 is a large scale, material extrusion 3D printer.
Cosine lets you choose between multiple extrusion options. The pellet extrusion system offers flexibility and cost savings. Instead of being limited to only 10 – 20 different kinds of plastic in filament, powder or resin form – with pellet extrusion you have the entire market at your disposal. So tens of thousands of different types of plastic from the injection molding and extrusion worlds are all available for you to print.
Starting at $125,000Cosine Additive
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cosine am 1
- Benefits
- Applications
- - Large scale material extrusion 3D printer
- - Print size: 1100 x 850 x 850 mm
- - High speed printing: up to 1000 mm/s
- - Improved humidity controlled filament spool chamber
- - Closed and temperature controlled print chamber
- - ACS High Performance Multi-Axis EtherCAT motion control system
Mold Making, Production, Prototyping, Research and Development, Tooling
Industry MAGNUM
Hailing from Sweden, Industry is a company that has made major waves in the world of 3D printing.
The new MAGNUM large scale pellet 3D printer enables you to print parts measuring 1500 x 1200 x 1200 mm.
A powerful E25 extruder manufactured to handle shredded material, granules or pellets. The MAGNUM handles nozzles between 2-8mm and has an average output between 1-8 kg / hour & a maximum output of 15 kg / hour.
MAGNUM offers powerful control features based on Bosch Rexroth MTX system control. It comes with a camera and mail/text module for external monitoring. A large touch screen display allows for easy setup and agile control.
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Industry MAGNUM
- Benefits
- Applications
- - Large scale pellet 3D printer
- - XL build size: 1500 x 1200 x 1200 mm
- - Granular extruder, which reduces material costs
- - Fast build rate: up to 15 kg per hour
- - Touch screen display
- - High quality linear motion modules from Bosch Rexroth MTX
Mold Making, Production, Prototyping, Research and Development, Restoration
Modix BIG-180X
The BIG-180X features a print volume of 1800 x 600 x 600 mm and comes at a competitive price of $12,000 USD.
The unique extra width of the build chamber is designed per request of customers working in the automotive industry.
$13,500Modix
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modix 180
- Benefits
- Applications
- - DIY self-assembly kit
- - Print Volume: 1800 x 600 x 600 mm
- - Printer Dimensions: 2170 x 1060 x 1430 mm
- - Shipping Weight: ~240kg
- - Included: Dual print head, E3D Aero & E3D Volcano 1.75mm
- - Reprap Firmware developed and supported by Duet3D
- - 7 inch touchscreen made by Duet3D
- - E3D Titan Aero extruder with E3D Volcano hotend
- - 4 X Z axis motors are controlled individually providing automatic bed tilt calibration.
- - Minimal Electricity requirements: 32A, single phase, 208-240V
Prototyping, Research and Development, Restoration
Modix BIG-120Z
The closed enclosure of the BIG-120Z is made of aluminum composite panels and polycarbonate doors.
It incorporates a premium motion system including HIWIN motion rails, Gates timing belts and IGUS signal cables. This is a smart 3D printer providing several key reliability features including power-off resume, filament runout sensor, 120 probing points based automatic bed leveling, stall detection and more. The manufacturer offers an active air filter device as an add-on.
$7,900Modix
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BIG-120Z
- Benefits
- Applications
- - DIY self-assembly kit
- - XL print volume of 600 x 600 x 1200 mm
- - Z axis guides, HIWIN MGW Linear Rails
- - Duet 2 Wifi, 32Bit controller developed by Duet3D
- - Reprap Firmware developed and supported by Duet3D
- - 7 inch touchscreen made by Duet3D
- - Dual print head
- - E3D Titan Aero extruder with E3D Volcano hotend
Displays, Fashion, Mold Making, Prototyping
Modix BIG-120X
Modix BIG-120X Version 3 represents a major leap forward with regards to the printer reliability, print quality, ease of assembly and readiness to future advanced updates.
Since Modix big60 and 120X share the same core design the new update is benefiting both models.
$6,900Modix
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BIG-120X
- Benefits
- Applications
- - DIY self-assembly kit
- - XL print volume of 1200 x 600 x 660 mm
- - Duet 2 Wifi, 32Bit controller developed by Duet3D
- - Reprap Firmware developed and supported by Duet3D
- - 7 inch touchscreen made by Duet3D
- - E3D Titan Aero extruder with E3D Volcano hotend
- - Closed loop motion system (optional)
Mold Making, Prototyping, Research and Development, Restoration
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XL 3D Print Service
3D printing is a viable option for display advertising, large scale concept models, car parts, furniture, molds & tooling. We offer both cost effective solutions with thick layers and rough surfaces for rapid prototyping as well as highly detailed & post-processed end-use objects.
Please contact — [email protected] — for any questions or complete the form below and we’ll answer you as soon as possible.
- Technologies: FDM, SLA, GDP
- Materials: From PLA to CF composites & more
- Maximum print size: 1450 x 1100 x 1800 mm
- Post-processing: Spray paints, metal coatings, assembly & many more
Large Area 3D Printer
Create functional plastic items up to 2.5 meters!
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Discovery 3D Printer is a range of industrial 3D printers made in Spain for creating large-sized products and prototypes using FFF/FDM technology.
Discovery 3D Printer additive machines produce objects from high-strength thermoplastics and are designed for industries ranging from shipbuilding and automotive to architecture and medicine.
Problems solved
Replacement of spare parts or lost parts in engineering, shipbuilding, oil and gas and energy enterprises
Production of small and medium series of products as an alternative to injection or molding of plastic parts automotive, shipbuilding and oil and gas industries
Creation of objects of exterior and interior design and design products for construction, production of facing materials
Production of functional prototypes for R&D and design bureaus in mechanical engineering, shipbuilding and aircraft building
Production of large-sized wax or burnt master models for metal casting and metallurgy or trolleys)
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3D printer Discovery 3D Printer 2021
Compact solution for 3D printing of large-sized products
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3D printer Super Discovery Compact 9000
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Super Discovery 3D Printer Hybrid
Advantages of granule and filament printing in one machine
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Super Discovery 3D Printer 3D Printer
Large build chamber and print speed up to 6 kg/h
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Super Discovery 3D Printer Workstation 3D Printer
3D large format printer combination: unique 2 in 1 combination and milling systems
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Discovery 3D Printers work with all thermoplastics, including:
- PLA / PLA
- biodegradable polymer provides a smooth and gliding surface products. Designed to obtain detailed and ready-to-use objects
- ABS / acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
- impact-resistant material is able to withstand heavy loads and high temperature, resistant to heat, moisture and various alkalis
- PET / polyethylene terephthalate
- is a hard and strong material with high abrasion resistance.
Excellent suitable for making gears, carriages and guides - PA / polyamide
- hard engineering plastic with excellent mechanical properties characteristics. Widely used in various industries
- ASA / acrylonitrile styrene acrylate plastic
- analogue of ABS, characterized by increased weather resistance, minimal shrinkage and high impact strength
- Nylon
- is elastic, wear-resistant and remarkably durable. Good suitable for printing functional parts and mechanisms
- HIPS / polystyrene
- Lightweight, alkali and acid resistant polymer. deserved popular in traditional manufacturing due to its impact resistance
Advantages of Discovery 3D Printer Solutions
ISO 9001 certified products
3D printers with the largest build chamber in the world
Ability to design a custom printer
The only 3D printer on the market with an integrated CNC system for finishing milling a part after printing
Accelerate the creation of new products thanks to the dual extrusion system
Repair and replacement of products faster and more economically than contractors
Ability to use a large number of third-party materials
Self-leveling platform function for automatic compensation of irregularities
Case Studies
FDM Airbus Spare Parts 3D Printing
| Industry: | Aircraft industry |
| Equipment: | Super Discovery 3D Printer |
| Material: | CFRP SABIC LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ AM EZ006EXAR1 |
Created a strong mold for autoclave forming parts with a sealed surface and a low thermal expansion coefficient.
3D printed car bumper
| Industry: | Automotive |
| Equipment: | Super Discovery 3D Printer |
| Material: | ABS with carbon fiber |
Prototype car bumper printed, measuring 1800 x 600 x 4500 mm and weighing 12 kg.
Large format 3D printed chair
| Industry: | Design |
| Equipment: | Super Discovery 3D Printer |
| Material: | 3D850 |
Printed design armchair measuring 45 x 50 x 95 cm and weighing 18 kg.
3D printed architectural statue
| Industry: | Architecture |
| Equipment: | Super Discovery 3D Printer |
| Material: | ABS with cellulose fiber |
The solid statue is printed and is 1.
87 m high and 45 kg in weight.
3D printing of railway components
| Industry: | Railway industry |
| Equipment: | Super Discovery 3D Printer |
| Material: | plastic |
The front part of a tram for CAF was made in one printing session.
Helicopter seat 3D printing
| Industry: | Design |
| Equipment: | Super Discovery 3D Printer |
| Material: | ABS with carbon fiber |
Printed helicopter seat measuring 120 x 70 x 45 cm and weighing 20 kg.
3D printed internal combustion engine
| Industry: | Engineering |
| Equipment: | Discovery 3D Printer 2021 |
| Material: | Premium PLA |
Prototype of an internal combustion engine was created, the dimensions of which were 100 x 60 x 50 cm and the weight was 5.
5 kg.
3D printed exclusive piece of furniture
| Industry: | Design |
| Equipment: | Super Discovery 3D Printer Workstation |
| Material: | ABS |
A custom and exclusive chair created without the need for any further finishing.
Architectural 3D printed in durable ABS with cellulose
| Industry: | Design |
| Equipment: | Super Discovery 3D Printer Workstation |
| Material: | ABS |
A street sculpture has been made that fully implements the initial decorative idea of the project.
Dior boutique window dressing
| Industry: | Advertising |
| Equipment: | Super Discovery 3D Printer Workstation |
| Material: | plastic |
Huge bottles 3D printed for exclusive display at Dior's flagship stores.
FDM Cap Prototype
| Industry: | Design |
| Equipment: | Discovery 3D Printer 2021 |
| Material: | 3D850 |
Prototype cap printed at 29 x 19 x 4.5 cm and weighing 146 g.
A prototype of a modular toilet has been printed, measuring 2200 x 1700 x 1200 mm and weighing 250 kg. At the same time, the weight of the product was reduced by almost 50%.
3D printed marine ventilation grille
| Industry: | Shipbuilding |
| Equipment: | Super Discovery 3D Printer |
| Material: | ABS with carbon fiber |
Ventilation grill printed 59 x 89 x 4.
5 cm and weight 3500 g
Printed motorcycle part measuring 42.5 x 16.5 x 4.5 cm and weighing 165 g.
Prototype printed with support measuring 10 x 9 x 2.5 cm and weighing 18 g.
Created a square mold that measures 10 x 10 x 2 cm and weighs 67 g.
Printed fender for a wheel measuring 55 x 16 x 20 cm and weighing 645 g.
3D printed and post-processed a high-strength mold for wind turbine blades.
3D printed car wheel
| Industry: | Automotive |
| Equipment: | Super Discovery 3D Printer |
| Material: | ABS with carbon fiber |
A wheel for a car was made, the diameter of which was 440 mm, and the weight of the product was 5 kg.
3D printed designer vase
| Industry: | Design |
| Equipment: | Super Discovery 3D Printer Workstation |
| Material: | ABS with carbon fiber |
Printed vase in ABS for excellent interlayer adhesion and minimal warping.
Geometric 3D printing
| Industry: | Design |
| Equipment: | Super Discovery 3D Printer Workstation |
| Material: | ABS with carbon fiber |
Pyramid printed with an 8mm extruder with a smooth surface thanks to the built-in milling system.
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Useful materials
Webinar on 3D printing large objects with complex geometry
- How can 3D printing help you optimize production?
- Features FDM-technology for printing products up to 2.
5 meters - Benefits of using 3D plastic printing
- Real cases
Large Format Plastic 3D Industrial Printing Brochure
Benefits of FDM Technology, Overview of Equipment and Consumables, industries and implementation examples - this and much more in one material!
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is one of the leaders in the European market for large format 3D printing.
The company specializes in the production of industrial 3D printers Discovery 3D Printer for printing large-sized products and prototypes based on FFF/FDM technology.
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iQB Technologies is a Russian distributor of 3D printers, consumables, 3D scanners and software from the world's leading manufacturers.
We develop complete 3D solutions, provide printing services and scanning, as well as training specialists in the use of 3D technologies in their work.
iQB Technologies is the exclusive distributor of Discovery 3D Printer solutions in Russia.
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Why order a 3D printer from iQB Technology?
The best prices for this class of equipment
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A wide range of integrated solutions: 3D printer + 3D scanner + software
Provision of services for the implementation, maintenance and repair of 3D equipment throughout Russia
Participation in public procurement and tenders
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which technology to choose: the method of fusing granules (FGF) or polymer filaments (FFF / FDM)?
What are the kinematics and mechanics of the Discovery equipment?
In this respect, all Discovery equipment differs from budget additive solutions.
The products are based on the kinematic diagram of a CNC machine. Gears, pulleys, lead screws, no belts. HIVIN rail guides are used. The whole structure is made with European quality from advanced products in the machine tool industry.
What consumables can be used with Discovery products?
Any material (other than PEEK and PEKK) sold in bars or pellets. First of all, thanks to the heating of the table to 175 ° C and vacuum fixation, as well as due to the installed nozzles made of hardened steel.
How is such a large print platform heated?
A matrix of separate equidistant heaters is built into the platform from the bottom side; these modules provide uniform heating of the surface of the printing platform. The maximum recorded temperature difference over the entire area is 3°C.
How to speed up printing on such large dimensions?
There is a special method for properly emptying the internal volume, which you can learn more about from our technical experts.
This procedure will have very little effect on the strength and elasticity of the print object, but will still reduce the time by up to 60%.
It is important to consider that with a large range of large-sized products, it is better to consider Super Discovery 3D Printer or Super Discovery 3D Printer Workstation with a capacity of up to 11 kg / h (depending on the material used).
Is it possible to upgrade this equipment for a specific enterprise?
Yes. Most of the Discovery machines can be upgraded for a specific production project. This is possible, since the equipment was designed for the tasks of Production 4.0, and our specialists will help to integrate it correctly.
What is the warranty for this equipment?
24 months, which is 1.5 - 2 times more than analogues from Europe, Russia and China. Permanent customer support is provided directly by the vendor or iQB Technologies specialists.
How to get a high quality product so that it can be handed over as a final product?
3D printing is basically a high quality preform process.
If you need to get the final product, it is suggested to use milling or turning equipment, manual machining, priming, painting or varnishing.
This is often not necessary as the product is not visible.
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Top 10 biggest 3D printers in the world
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Have you ever wondered how big 9 can be0800 3D printers ? If this has happened to you, then it's time to satisfy your curiosity, we will tell you about 10 largest 3D printers in the world.
The selection criterion was the size of the object that can be created in the chamber (or workspace) of the 3D printer .
At the end of the article you will find a slider with examples of the work of 3D printers included in this top ten.
So, let's start with the smallest large printer in our top ten.
10. Norsk Titanium
This 3D printer was created by the American company "Fabrisonic" . The technology by which it works is direct metal deposition. The size of the 3D printed parts is 120 x 120 x 180 cm. Although the maximum length of the product can be up to 215 cm according to the company.
9. ExOne Exerial
This is Dual Chamber 3D Printer, each chamber measures 220 x 120 x 70 cm, can use metal, ceramic and sand as material, the latter is used to create sand cores and molds .
8. Voxeljet VX4000
The chamber measures 4 x 2 x 1 m and is currently the largest industrial machine, mainly used for making sand molds.
7. D-shape
The work surface of this 3D printer is a 6 x 6 meter aluminum frame. To create three-dimensional objects, a special sand material is applied layer by layer, the layers are fixed with a special binder.
The printer was patented in 2006 by Enrico Dini, founder of the British company "Monolite UK Ltd" . The first model of the printer used epoxy resin as a binder, but Dini later switched to using a magnesium-containing substance. After making this change, he again patented the 3D printer in 2008. In the future, Dini wants to use the 3D printer to create full scale buildings.
6. Sciaky EBAM 300
The working chamber size of this 3D printer is 7.620 x 2.743 x 3.353 m. The electron beam melts the metal, which is fed in the form of a wire, and a three-dimensional object is created layer by layer according to the CAD model. Sciaky EBAM 300 works with metals such as titanium, titanium alloys, inconel 718 and 625, tantalum, niobium, stainless steel, 2319 and 4043 aluminum alloy, 4340 steel, zircalla and others.
5. KamerMaker
This printer was one of the very first large scale 3D printers, it uses fusing technology. With his help, the first 3D-printed house was built on one of the canals of Amsterdam. The sizes of printed objects reach dimensions of 2 x 2 x 3.5 m, bioplastics and bioplastics are used as materials. This is an open public project that anyone can join.
4. WASP GigaDelta
This 3D printer can grow objects up to 8-10 meters high. The creator of this machine, Massimo Moretti, dreamed of building houses using clay as a material and with minimal energy consumption. Now the company is developing a printer with a special extruder. After the work is completed, it will be possible to create objects up to 12 meters high.
3. Cincinnati Incorporated's BAAMCI
Workspace is 25 cubic meters.
This huge thermoplastic machine was created to print the "Strati" car for "Local Motors" , which was shown at an international technology event in Chicago in 2014.
Now the creators of the BAAM are working on the next, even larger version of the machine, its name will be "Bertha" .
2. BetAbram P1
Working space 288 cubic meters.
Slovenian company BetAbram manufactures (on request) 3D printers in three sizes for house printing. The largest of them has a span of 9 x 16 m (the average is 12 x 6 m, and the smallest is 4 x 3 m). The printer works according to the extrusion method, the layer thickness is 25 centimeters, but it can be more. The material used is concrete.
1. WinSun
And here is the winner of the Biggest 3D Printer , this is "Winsun" from China. He can create furniture and houses that can be up to 5 stories high. The material used is recycled concrete construction waste. The process of building buildings in this way is more environmentally friendly, unlike the traditional one.
And this Chinese 3D printer has a scandal: Dr.
