Additive Manufacturing

Extrusion printer is designed for large parts

Aug. 30, 2019

With the ability to print 1.75mm filaments made from more than 30 different materials, the new gMax2 3-D printer from gCreate fills the gap between prototyping and mass production.

gMax 2 Designed for industrial use, this new 3-D extrusion printer from gCreate fills the gap between prototyping and mass production. It is equipped with an all-metal hot end and has an integrated 600-watt heated bed and an industrial-strength frame made from aluminum and other metal components. It can print 1.75mm filaments made from more than 30 materials, including TPU, PC, and nylon and PET glycol reinforced by carbon fiber. With the printer, users can opt for a controller that allows remote access through a computer or cell phone.

What’s new? The printer, which started shipping in May.

Benefits Cost-effective printing of large parts.

gCreate, Brooklyn, N.Y., 718-852-8418, www.gcreate.com

Vital Statistics

Weight	70 pounds
Build volume	18 inches by 18 inches by 24 inches
Maximum hot-end temperature	572 degrees Fahrenheit
Nozzle-size range	0.25mm to 1.2mm
Accuracy	To within 40 microns, depending on nozzle selection