Feb.20, 2014
Dutch company Builder 3D Printers launches today a new 3D printer the "Big Builder".
This image shows the very first print made on a Big Builder.
Like the previous versions, the Big Builder has a sleek powder coated steel frame and is equipped with the unique "Dual-Feed" system, controller unit, display, and SD card slot. The Builder "Dual Feed" extruder is able to print in two colors while using only one head.
The machine's print bed is very large, 220 x 210 x 665 mm (8.7 x 8.3 x 26 inches), the latter number being is how the device got its name - it can print up to 26 inches in the Z axis. All together its print volume is over 30 Liters. It can print layers as fine as 0.05 mm - 0.35 mm.
Specs:
- Build envelope: 220x210x665mm (LxWxh)
- Frame: sturdy powder coated steel, color: red
- Print bed: Glass plate , removable
- Filament: PLA/ABS 1.75 mm, PVA
- Layer resolution: 0.05 mm - 0.35mm
- Power: 120 watt
- Weight: 25kg
Last year the company introduced the 'Builder 3D Printer' at RapidPro and their unique 'Dual Feed' system during the London 3D Print Show.
"Last 6 months we received lots of enquiries to create a larger 3D Printer. After making some custom built models we figured it was time to start producing them. Just like our other models we are able to offer them at a very competitive price." says Paul Hunck, CEO of Builder 3D Printers.
The new 'Big Builder' will cost €2,495.- excluding VAT and shipping.
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dcinmpls wrote at 4/5/2014 9:00:42 PM:
I've got to say that there are some lame reasons not to like this 3D Printer. At 1.5mm thick which is 16ga (.0598") it could thinner than this considered to thick for the work that it needs to do. In the shape of a C surrounding the part being printed it needs to hold up the printer head (very light) and need to provide a stiff structure to prevent vibration created by the moving printer head. The shape of the structure would easily provide this. I myself am looking for a printer that can print a longer part instead of having to print multiple parts and assembly them together. This machine looks to do that very nicely. Also, why would it take a week to print? I calculate about 18 hours max for a maximum height object.
umake.nl wrote at 3/4/2014 3:10:18 PM:
Look at al those people hating on this product. In fact the sheet metal ís 1.5 mm thick and is constructed in a way you can't bend it with bare hands. Stop making prejudices about what you think and base your arguments on real experience with a real builder.
gear head wrote at 2/21/2014 4:08:31 PM:
@3djunkie, are you the creator of the Big Builder? No where in the specs does it show the information that the sheet metal is 1.5mm thick. And if true, it is certainly not rigid and very thin in fact. I can bend it with my own two hands. Adding to that, your x and y axes are at the top + 2kg of filament on the high sides pulling on the 1.5mm "thick" metal sheet at the side. I would like your recommendation as to how fast it can be printed while still having a consistent print quality.
FRANZ wrote at 2/21/2014 3:56:03 PM:
You sound like a Guy that hasn't used the builder before :) lol I've met igo3d at a trade show and actually witnessed their BUILDER- printers finishing 40+ hour jobs. Their original models are the stiffest most reliable models out there... Hopefully this big one will perform at that same level... Considering the looks I am not worried!
FRanz wrote at 2/21/2014 2:32:44 PM:
You sound like a Guy that hasn't used the builder before :) lol I've met igo3d at a trade show and actually witnessed their BUILDER- printers finishing 40+ hour jobs. Their original models are the stiffest most reliable models out there... Hopefully this big one will perform at that same level... Considering the looks I am not worried!
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3dren wrote at 2/21/2014 1:21:01 PM:
@sas If I were you i'd just stop 3d printing at all before I'd get a heart attack from all that complaining. I know bigger isn't always better, but this just brings new possibilities. It's just a shame that it doesn't add up in length and width. And for the price, it's pretty nice if you compare it to the competitors.
per wrote at 2/21/2014 1:07:47 PM:
Cheap product!
sas wrote at 2/21/2014 10:41:48 AM:
pfff, when are these people are going to understand that going larger s not always better.. increase of purchasing price, increase allot of printing time, increase of chances of an printfailure 90% through the print, increase of space needed to put this... but the customers won't find out untill they've already purchased it... *sigh* I would be pretty pissed of if the printer stopped or something happened with the feed or power outtage when the printer is 80% through the print. just cut the model..
Xeno wrote at 2/21/2014 10:37:22 AM:
printing that volume at 0.05 layers takes about a week for a simple model, It's nice to have such height, but impractical time wise
3djunkie wrote at 2/21/2014 9:56:01 AM:
The sheet metal used is 1.5mm thick and is verry rigid.
Print-ingg wrote at 2/21/2014 8:38:38 AM:
Looks great!! Price seems good as well!
gear head wrote at 2/21/2014 7:53:31 AM:
The axes are attached to thin metal sheets that's the frame. Looks filmsy to me
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