4070 HDP Italian manufacturer Wasp srl's new large-format delta-style industrial printer uses standard resin pellets. Its insulated build chamber can maintain a temperature of up to 122 degrees Fahrenheit, providing an environment optimized for printing standard, engineering or recycled thermoplastics, while isolating most of its machinery from damaging heat. PicoSolutions Group is the North American distributor of Wasp printers.
What’s new? The 4070 HDP, Wasp’s first 3D printer to print with standard resin pellets.
Benefits Fast, lower-cost printing. Users can print with pellets for approximately one-tenth the price of printing with filaments. The 4070 HDP also can use up to 100 percent recycled materials. It offers Industry 4.0 capabilities, with a wi-fi module that allows for remote monitoring and control. Its Vacuum Active Control retention system holds the printing plate securely to prevent any micro-moves during printing that can introduce imperfections. The printer is available at a base price of about $22,000.
PicoSolutions Group Inc. Kearny, N.J., 877-731-9966, www.picoSolutions.com
Vital statistics | |
Printer dimensions | 2.8 feet by 2.5 feet by 6.4 feet |
Print size (diameter by height) | 1.3 feet by 2 feet |
Layer resolution | 200 to 500 microns |
Print speed | 5.9 inches per second |
David Tillett | Associate Editor
Associate Editor David Tillett writes and edits for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. He covers new products, industry news, patents and consumer and business equipment. He has more than 20 years of experience in daily newspaper, online and magazine journalism.
