Discover the Most Efficient Dual Extrusion 3D Printing Module

3D printing has evolved over the years to become one of the world’s most widely used manufacturing methods. Its uses span over a wide variety of materials and sizes and therefore give the freedom to use it however you want. It started as a single extruder on one module but as we speak some versions have two extruders on a single module. Snapmaker is the leading company across the globe on matters of 3D printing and they have built a dual extrusion 3D printer module they call, Snapmaker 2.0 Dual Extrusion 3D Printing Module. In this release, find out why you should only set your eyes on it and not any other type of 3D printer dual head.

Snapmaker 2.0 Dual Extrusion 3D Printing Module

The machine’s price ranges between EUR 499 to EUR 799 and is available in all Snapmaker outlets. It is compatible with some of Snapmaker’s 3D printers. Find out more on their website at https://eu.snapmaker.com/products/snapmaker-dual-extrusion-3d-printing-module.

This machine comes with a lot of advantages. Its features will convince you never to go back to single extrusion. The hot ends auto switch between each other, the temperatures reach up to 300⁰C, there is advanced material printing, the cooling system is excellent thanks to a 4-fan cooling system, auto leveling between the extruder and bed is present, there are also soluble and breakaway supports, just to mention but a few.

Allows use of more than one material

With this machine, one can 3D print using a variety of material filaments. This is especially necessary when it comes to 3D printing sophisticated parts with very fine details that require attention. One can combine PLA and TPU materials in the same print. It explains why when one tries dual extrusion 3D printing, they stick to it and never revert to the use of a single hot end.

Easier removal of support materials

Those who are familiar with 3D printing know what a pain it is to remove support materials once the print is completed. However, Snapmaker has made it possible that with just some water-soluble PVA filament, the support material pulls off on its own. Just throwing a spool of the material, forces the print to emerge from the water. The same can also be done with HIPS and breakaway support, with the help of oil.

More than one color printing

Nothing looks better than a colorful piece of art. It looks better than the same piece of art but is done using the same color. For example, a zebra printed in black only looks dull, but when it is printed in black and white, it is like breathing life into the toy.

Quick swap hot ends

What if one wants to incorporate engineering materials such as PA-CF, and PA-GF in his print? Yes, it is possible since the hot ends can be swapped and the other engineering materials put in place. All this takes place in under 5 seconds and then the Luban software recognizes the hot end in use.

Printing power and torque

The machine contains a 7:5:1 planetary gear system that enables the transmission of power from the motor with enhanced torque, which gives way for the use of much smaller motors to achieve the required pulling force. This in turn minimizes the vibration produced during 3D printing while maintaining attention to detail.

Excellent cooling system

Keeping the extruder and by extension the 3D printer cool is no easy task for most 3D manufacturers. However, Snapmaker has cracked the secret. Each of the hot ends has a dedicated fan blowing much-needed wind from a blower. Why is it called much needed? This feature prevents clogging of the nozzles. It happens when your filament material melts prematurely. The fans prevent this from happening hence maintaining non-stop 3D printing. There are also other fans located at the bottom right and left that contribute towards the same goal.