The Benefits of Fully Enclosed 3D Printers (FFF / FDM)

April 23, 2019

Going for a fully enclosed 3D printer can have several benefits.

• Safe to use
• Wide range of printable materials
• Better print quality
• Noise and heat loss reduction

Safe to use

Enclosed printers provide much needed domestic and workplace safety considering nozzles and beds can reach some rather high temperatures. This is especially useful in any situations where children may be nearby, either at home or in educational environments.

Wide range of printable materials

A closed print chamber prevents unwanted airflow to alter your print as it prevents warping and it also keeps the print environment warmer than open structures. An enclosure helps you to maintain a stable, consistent output. This enables you to print specialty filament like nylon.

Better print quality

Besides the points mentioned above, a closed 3D printer has a stronger more sturdy frame than a printer with an open structure – this also enhances print quality. Particularly with ABS and larger parts, print quality can vary depending on the quality of enclosures.

Noise and heat loss reduction

Printers with an enclosure tend to be far more quiet. This makes them far more viable for office desktop environments. It’s also a bonus that since less heat escapes enclosed printers, they tend to be better to keep around equipment that doesn’t do so well with fluctuating temperatures such as high-power computers.

DIY enclosure solutions

The more enterprising print enthusiasts often build their own DIY enclosures. We’ve covered closed DIY print chambers in this article.

The Best Fully Enclosed Desktop 3D Printers

The list below consists of desktop 3D printers with a closed print chamber.

CEL RoboxPro

CEL RoboxPro features we like:

• - Dual extruders
• - Built-in HEPA filter
• - Three included extruder heads

Price: $5395

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• Manufacturer:
• CEL Robox

• Manufacturer country:
• United Kingdom

• Launched in:
• 2018

• Technology:
• FFF FDM

• Print size millimeters:
• 210 x 300 x 400 mm

• Print size inches:
• 8.3 x 11.8 x 15.7 inches

• Printable material(s):
• ABS, Nylon, PC, PLA, PVA, TPU

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FlashForge Guider II S

FlashForge Guider II S features we like:

• - Closed print chamber
• - Built-in HD camera
• - Air filter
• - Filament runout detection
• - Print recovery
• - Connect via WIFI, USB and SD

Price: $1999

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• Manufacturer:
• FlashForge

• Manufacturer country:
• China

• Launched in:
• 2018

• Technology:
• FFF FDM

• Print size millimeters:
• 280 x 250 x 300 mm

• Print size inches:
• 11.0 x 9.8 x 11.8 inches

• Printable material(s):
• ABS, PLA, PETG, HIPS

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Dremel DigiLab 3D45

This is Dremel's DigiLab 3D45. Features we like:

• - Can print a wide range of specialty materials, including nylon
• - Remote monitoring with built-in HD camera
• - Queue your prints via cloud print management software
• - Carbon Filters
• - Easy to stack (perfect for schools, maker spaces, print farms)

Price: $1799

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• Manufacturer:
• Dremel

• Manufacturer country:
• USA

• Launched in:
• 2017

• Technology:
• FFF FDM

• Print size millimeters:
• 254 x 152 x 170 mm

• Print size inches:
• 10 x 6 x 6.7 inches

• Printable material(s):
• ABS, Nylon, PLA

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