Max hot chamber – 200 °C
Desktop high‑temperature 3D printer with a maximum chamber temperature of 200 °C
External surface temperature – 40 °C
When the chamber reaches 180 °C, the external surface temperature remains below 40 °C (after 5 hours of heating).
Quick heat up – 20 minutes
PEEK-250 heats the chamber to 180 °C in just 20 minutes
Why 180°C hot chamber important?
PEEK to anneal
Therefore, once the device completes printing the PEEK model, the annealing process can be carried out directly within the machine.
The benefits of this approach include:
- The model does not need to be removed from the build platform, preventing loss of adhesion at the base. This helps avoid deformation caused by the release of internal stress in the lower part of the model during post-processing.
- It eliminates the need to power down and cool the device before removing the model. By avoiding rapid temperature changes between hot and cold environments, the risk of inducing large temperature gradients, and locking in internal stress that cannot be effectively relieved is reduced.
- Annealing can begin immediately after printing without delay. For instance, the process can be pre-programmed to hold the model at 180°C for 5 hours, followed by 120°C for another 5 hours, ensuring thorough annealing of the PEEK parts.
PEI can be perfectly printed
- Printing environment temperature requirements:
The printing temperature is typically set between 160°C and 200°C to ensure proper material extrusion and bonding, while minimising internal stresses after forming to prevent cracking. An ambient temperature of around 180°C is recommended, as it improves material flow, enhances interlayer strength, and increases heat resistance and chemical stability by reducing residual stress. - Moisture sensitivity of PEI:
PEI is hygroscopic and can degrade if it absorbs moisture. The material’s moisture content should be kept below 0.02%. It should be dried at 150°C for approximately 4 hours, and this drying process can be performed directly within the printer chamber. - Post-processing (annealing):
PEI typically requires annealing after printing to relieve internal stresses generated during the forming process. The benefits of performing annealing directly in the printer are similar to those described for PEEK.
Ultra-high temperature extruder system
The system is equipped with a dual-gear silicon carbide extruder, offering high torque, excellent wear resistance, and consistent performance without step loss. It is capable of printing all filaments with temperatures below 500°C, with particular suitability for carbon fibre and glass fibre materials.
A water-cooling system is essential, as it plays a critical role in ensuring stable and reliable printing of high-temperature filaments. The hot end features an integrated, die-cast, wear-resistant nozzle, which can be replaced in under 30 seconds without the need to remove any additional components or screws.
Chamber thermal insulation/safety
For the first time, aviation-grade thermal insulation protection is incorporated into professional equipment. Through a thoughtfully engineered design featuring multi-channel heat dissipation, customised high-temperature-resistant components, and multiple layers of insulation materials, the system maintains surface safety. Even when the chamber reaches temperatures of 180°C, the front door, top cover, screen area, main body, and side panels remain below 40°C, ensuring user safety.
200°C Uniform Temperature Chamber: A specially designed airflow system enables 360° circulation of hot air within the chamber, ensuring consistent temperature distribution throughout. This uniform heating promotes even crystallisation of the polymer material at all angles, resulting in precise and high-quality part formation.
200°C High temperature platform
Aviation-Grade Ultra-Flat Build Platform with Polymer Coating. The platform offers a natural flatness of 0.05 mm, maintaining up to 0.1 mm flatness even at high chamber temperatures of 180°C. Its stability eliminates the need for manual or automatic bed levelling, reducing the risk of errors associated with manual adjustment or sensor malfunction in high-temperature environments.
One-stop annealing function
Once the model is printed, it does not need to be removed from the platform, cooled naturally, or transferred to a separate annealing furnace.
Instead, the “direct annealing after printing” option can be pre-selected on the screen for materials such as PEEK and PEI. The built-in annealing temperature and duration can also be adjusted in the settings, enabling a convenient one-click annealing process.
