“The basic structure of the X350 was completely upgraded on the X350pro. This includes the increased 12 millimeter diameter of the shafts and the stronger housing. The new design of the X350pro prevents any vibration in the printer, thus reducing the negative effects of this on print quality. It is also possible to set the X and Y axes, which simplifies printer adjustment after transport,” German RepRap explained. “Printing for the first time can thus take place even sooner. The rear panel can be removed for maintenance work without having to undo any connections.”
Among other new features for the X350pro are a horizontal design based on the X1000 3D printer, an overhaul from the previous X350 unit’s build platform. While calibration remains fast and simple, with the original design’s build platform with a three-point fixture, the ceramic build platform is now framed directly on the silicon foam heater insulation, rather than using drill holes to stay in place. German RepRap notes that with the detail work developed in the new machine, the X350pro is “the ideal device for precise and reliable printing for industrial use.”
The specs for the FFF-based 3D printer remain comparable to those on the X350, which just a few minor tweaks:
- Build Envelope: 350 x 200 x 210 mm
- Printer Size: 600 x 444 x 517 mm
- Printer Weight: 28kg
- Layer Thickness: 0.02mm
- Print Speed: 10-150mm/sec
- Travel Speed: 10-300mm/sec
- Position Accuracy: (X/Y): +/- 0.1mm
- Filament/Nozzle Diameter (standard): 1.75mm / 0.4mm
- Materials: ABS, PLA, PS, PVA, TPU93, Carbon20, Laywood, Laybrick, PP, Bendlay, Soft-PLA, SmartABS
- Extruder Type: Double DD3
- Extruder Temperature (max): 290° C (554° F)
- Print Bed Technology: 3 Point, heatable up to 120°C (248° F)
- File Transfer: LCD with SD card slot, USB, wireless printing via WiFi, Ethernet
- Software Included: Simplify3D
Along with the X400 PRO V3 and X1000 V2, the X350pro will be on the floor at GermanReprap’s stand (hall 3.1 stand D30) at formnext in Frankfurt. 3D printers from German RepRap are available worldwide; 3DChimera is the company’s US authorized reseller.