Poland-based UBOT3D has just released its new high temperature printer which they’ve named the P440. The UBOT3D is an industrial 3D printer that specialises in high-strength polymers such as PEEK or PEI. The company has been around and making 3D printers since 2015 but this is their big international release.
UBOT3D have, so far, only operated in Europe, focusing on the desktop 3D printing market. This is their big foray into the industrial market with an enhanced version of their trademark FFF system. Thus, the system uses a whole swathe of features companies need in a high-strength thermoplastic print production system such as enclosed chambers, ventilation and higher quality.
High Temperature Printing
The P440 comes with a build volume of 440 x 330 x 300 mm and a 1500 W chamber heating system. It also has a 4 stage chamber filter for HEPA, carbon, PP and cold catalysis, which ensures extra safety. The bed has a 800W heating system and magnetic supports to fasten it. The print bed can go up to a 150 °C maximum, while the nozzle can generate 400 °C. The system features a Hellfire Hot end, which enables the printer to process those high-end materials.
It also features automatic levelling with a very unique system. The bed uses table image and the finite element method to calibrate an accurate bed level.
In terms of connectivity, it has an app for controlling the printer remotely and an on-board camera. The company also states that users can order new filament through the device as soon as they run out. The P440 even features back-up auxiliary power, in the case of power outages.
The printer is running for 13,000 Euros ($15,000). This makes it cheaper than its also Polish counterpart the Vshaper pro. Although, questions still remain as to how efficient it is at printing the high-temperature filaments. At a temperature of 400 °C, it is possible but the enclosure would have to be very powerful. That said, it does seem like a good price for the features that users are getting and, on paper, it seems very user-friendly.
Featured image courtesy of UBOT3D.
