Watch the machine in action!
September 15th, 2011 | Published in Information, Video, Videos
Watch the Buildatron Series 2 replicator in action as it builds an object before your eyes. Our new series 2 Free Form Fabrication (FFF) system is now available for home consumers, small businesses, and educational and government institutions. In this video you can see the machine as it fabricates a torso .stl file using 1.75mm plastic polymer filament.
Build a Revolution with the Buildatron 2
Strength, Beauty, and Access Seamlessly Integrated.
FEATURES:
*Based off of the Prusa Mendel architecture
*Ramps 1.4 electronics - Fully assembled
*Optimized machine parts and assembly process
*12 LM8UU bearings for improved X,Y, and Z printing motion
*Innovative case shell with internal structural support system
*.040” Aluminum (5052) Buildatron Case
* Magnetic enclosure detailing with removable hood for easy machine access
*Custom machine software for file preparation and execution
*Accepts almost all major file types including : STL, X3D, GTS, OBJ, 3DS, VRML, and GCode.
*4 times the print volume 8x8x5in compared to previous model of 4x4x5in (*actual will vary)
*PCB heated bed for improved part quality and stability.
* Internal 1 pound gear-fed 1.75mm plastic spooling cartridge system
* Improved hot end and plastic extrusion system
* Gridded base plate for future modifications
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT DETAILS:
* Injection molded gears w/ set screws
* Linear bearings
* Aluminum couplings
* Aluminum Y mounting bed
PRINT RESOLUTIONS:
Placement accuracy: 0.0125mm
Nozzle: 0.5mm/0.4mm/or 0.35mm
Speed: 15.0 cm3 or 0.92 inches per hour
Deposition rate: 33cm3 / hr
PRINT MEDIA:
Diameter of nozzle 0.5 mm, 2 mm min. featured size, 0.1 mm positioning accuracy, layer thickness 1.75mm or 3mm 1/8″ inch PLA or ABS
ASSEMBLED SIZE:
Width: ~ 21.65″ or 550 mm
Depth: ~ 23.25″ or 590 mm
Height: ~ 16.50″ or 420 mm
Weight: ~ 15.5 pounds or 7.0 kg
BUILD ENVELOPE:
Width: 8″ or 200mm
Depth: 8″ or 200mm
Height: 5.5″ or 140mm
VOLUME:
1110 cm3 67.7 or 3 inches
MISCELLANEOUS:
*0.9 and/or 1.8 degree NEMA 17 Stepper Motors