Altra 280 BigRep’s industrial 3D printer is named in part for its 280-liter build volume. The company says the Altra 280 is its most automated large-format 3D printer, and is designed for ease of use, with target applications that include low-volume production of durable jigs, fixtures and tooling; functional prototypes; and end-use parts. A range of automated functions like bed calibration, topology measurement and corresponding automatic compensation make startup quick and easy. The printer can be equipped with up to four extruders known as DSX — Direct Synchronized Extruders, which allow for seamless production.
What’s new? The Altra 280, which made its public debut in June at the Rapid+TCT show in Los Angeles. BigRep is accepting orders now, with shipping estimated for this quarter.
Benefits Fast, high-temperature printing capabilities with a large-format envelope. The Altra 280 maintains uniform heat distribution for its print bed and build chamber, and that, combined with airflow control, allows it to precisely print high-performance parts with enhanced and consistent mechanical properties. Its welded frame, ball screws and servo motors help the printer achieve the accuracy and repeatability of an industrial CNC machine.
BigRep America Inc., Wilmington, Mass., 781-281-0569, www.bigrep.com
Vital Statistics
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External dimensions (X, Y, Z) |
7.4 feet by 6.4 feet by 6.3 feet |
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Weight |
4,365 pounds |
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Build volume (X, Y, Z) |
1.6 feet by 2.3 feet by 2.6 feet |
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Nozzle temperature |
Up to 842 degrees Fahrenheit |
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Print-bed and build-chamber temperature |
Up to 356 degrees Fahrenheit |
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Compatible materials |
ABS, ABS-electrostatic discharge (ABS-ESD), ABS-flame retardant (FR), acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA), high-temperature PET-glycol (HT-PETG), polyamide 6 (PA6), carbon-fiber-reinforced PA6 (CF), polyamide 12 (PA12), PA12-CF, glass-filled (GF) PA12, PC, PC-ABS, PC-FR, PC-CF, polycyclohexylene dimethylene terephthalate (PCT), polyether ether ketone (PEEK), polyether ketone ketone (PEKK), PEKK-CF, polylactic acid (PLA), PP, PP-GF, polyphenylene sulfide, polyphenylsulfone, thermoplastic PU (TPU), thermoplastic copolyester (TPC), Ultem 9085 and third-party materials |
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.
