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Manufacturers saw the demand and began to produce various modifications of 3D printers. The choice of models is now very large and it can get confused.
We decided to help in this choice. In our blog will be periodically published a small hit parade, the most successful models for purchase. A couple of pieces for each price group. We will confine ourselves to those models that are officially represented on the Russian market.
Conditionally we will divide them into three price categories:
– Budget segment
– Must have
– For Business
Immediately warn that in our list will not be presented Chinese 3D printers, purchased by Ali …. First, they are not officially supplied to the Russian market, and do not have a Russian guarantee and service. And secondly, they often have a questionable quality, and they need to be brought to a working condition. Therefore, we will write about those 3D printers that allow, immediately after buying and assembling, to start 3D printing.
Let’s go …
Budget segment
It usually presents inexpensive printers for self-assembly. Or as it is called – DIY KIT. In Russian, the designers. Unlike the already mentioned Chinese 3D printers, these designers right after the assembly allow you to print quality. In addition to the designers in this group are assembled, ready to work 3D printers.
All 3D printers from the budget segment have these or other limitations when working. There are usually one or more of these restrictions.
Here is a short list of restrictions:
- The absence of a closed camera
- Low speed printing
- A small area of the press
- Restriction on the types of consumables (plastics) used
- The need for self-assembly
Low print quality and low reliability are not included in this list. If there are such shortcomings, then such a technique should not be bought at all.
The first one on our list, the unchanged hit from 2014.
Hephestos2016
This model immediately after the start of sales has become very popular and popular. What is the reason for this?
Detailed instructions, ease of assembly, decent quality 3D printing. Hephaestos has open documentation and therefore it can easily be upgraded at its own discretion. The printer has a large “community” in which a lot of additions have been developed and put into open access.
At the end of 2016 the printer was updated – the design was simplified, packaging, electronics, extruder was updated. Collecting the printer is easier and faster. The process of assembly is fairly simple with him, even a high school student. Or a child under the supervision of an adult.
The European origin of the printer can be seen immediately – thoughtful packaging. Excellent step-by-step instruction on the assembly. Quality components.
The printer is built according to the Prusa i3 scheme, which is indicated by its original name Prusa i3 Hephestos. Since the end of 2016, a 3D printer has been named Hephestos 2016.
Characteristics of Hephestos 2016:
- Material Used for 3D Printing: PLA ; FLEX; NYLON; Rubber; Laywood; Laybrick, PETG;
- Printable area: 215x210x180 mm;
- The height of the layer: from 60 to 300 microns
- Thread diameter: 1.75 mm;
- Nozzle diameter: 0.4 mm;
- Printing speed: 40-100 mm / s;
- The presence of a heated platform: No;
- Number of printheads: 1;
- Software: Cura Software, Slic3r, Repetier, Kisslicer;
- Connecting a 3D printer to a computer: USB, SD;
- Dimensions and weight: 460h383h430 mm, Weight-9.7 kg;
- Warranty: 1 year;
He also has the features. For example, there is no heated desktop. Due to the lack of a heated table, Hephaestos has very low power consumption. It is only 60 watts. The lack of heating also simplifies the design and makes the printer safe. But imposes certain restrictions on the materials used. It is almost impossible to print plastics with high shrinkage. For example, one of the most common materials is ABS. Although now this is not a big problem. Many manufacturers produce materials that do not require the presence of a heated table.
PLUSES:
- Low price
- Ease of assembly
- Reliability
- Ability to understand the design and upgrade the 3D printer
- Security
MINUSES:
- The absence of a heated table
- There is no enclosed enclosure
Hephestos is designed primarily for familiarity with 3D printing. This is facilitated by ease of assembly, reliability, high potential for modernization. Despite this positioning, it is a serious machine that allows you to perform complex tasks. But it is necessary to understand that the lack of heating of the desktop and the closed case limits the choice of materials for high-quality 3D printing.
The official cost of the 3D printer Hephestos 2016 today is 39 950 rubles.
The second representative of the budget segment, 3D printer from the Russian manufacturer.
BiZon Prusa i3 Steel
The printer is also built according to the Prusa i3 scheme. It is presented in the market in two versions:
The first, it’s similar to Hephestos, a set for self-assembly for 46,900 rubles
The second option is a fully assembled 3D printer for 54,900 rubles.
Differences from the previous printer, Bizon has a heated table that has a heating up to 120 ° C and it can print the entire spectrum of materials. Including high shrinkage, such as ABS.
In addition, the printer has a large print area – 300x300x350 mm.
Specifications BiZon Prusa i3 Steel:
- Material Used for 3D Printing : ABS; PLA; HIPS; FLEX; NYLON; PVA; Rubber; T-Glass; Laywood; Laybrick;
- Printable area: 300x300x350 mm;
- The height of the layer: from 80 to 350 microns;
- Diameter of the thread: 1.75;
- Diameter of the nozzle: 0.4 mm (possibility of nozzle installation 0.2-1.2 mm);
- Printing speed: 50-100 mm / s;
- The presence of a heated platform: Yes, 120C;
- Number of printheads: 1;
- Software: Repetier-Host, Slic3r, Cura;
- Connecting a 3D printer to a computer: USB, SD card (offline printing);
- Dimensions and weight: 500х550х550 mm, Weight -12.5 kg;
- Warranty: 6 months;
3D printer Bizon is positioned as a solution for printing large parts. At the same time it has a low cost.
PLUSES:
- Low price
- There is a heated table
- All-metal construction
- Large area of the press
- The ability to choose a designer or assembled printer
MINUSES:
- There is no enclosed enclosure
- The assembly requires more time and skills (for example, in comparison with Hephestos)
If you do not want to spend a large amount to buy a 3D printer, but there is a need to print all plastics – Bizon is the best option. Add to this an impressive print area of 300x300x350 mm. Bison has more opportunities than Hephaestos, but requires skill in the assembly. A newcomer to collect it will not be as easy as the Spanish Hephestos. And we must understand that the lack of a closed printing chamber creates problems when printing large models from ABS or Nylon.
The segment “Must have”
In this group will be presented printers worth more than 100 000 rubles. They are positioned as semiprofessional, universal solutions for various hobby and business tasks. Unlike 3D printers from the first group, there is nothing to collect. All equipment is immediately ready for use. Has a closed case, the ability to print all kinds of supplies, high speed and print quality.
This group includes many 3D printers. But today we will focus on two of them.
3D printer Zenit
Produced in Russia. Was introduced in the spring of 2016 and immediately gained popularity. What was the reason for this? This printer can not be called outstanding. He is simple and reliable. Prints in accordance with the declared characteristics. Fantastic speed is no different. Is that, has a printing area a little more “classmates” – 240h215h230 mm.
But!
He prints always and stably, for hours on end, with all available materials. There’s nothing to break in it. This is such an “Automatic Kalashnikov” in the world of 3D printers.
Characteristics of the 3D printer Zenit
- The material used for 3D printing: PLA, ABS, Flex, Rubber, PC, PETG, Hips, Nylon, Laywood (thread diameter 1.75mm);
- Printable area: 240х215х230 mm;
- The thickness of the layer: 50-300 microns;
- The presence of a heated platform: Yes;
- Nozzle diameter: 0.3 mm;
- Number of printheads: 1;
- Print head speed: up to 300 mm / s;
- Printing speed: up to 35 cm3 per hour;
- Supported formats: STL;
- Connecting a 3D printer to a computer: USB (also possible to print via SD card);
- Dimensions and weight: 460х360х370 mm, weight – 20 kg;
- Power consumption: 220V, 50Hz, 350W;
- Warranty: 3 years;
Time of continuous printing of the left half of the pair of clogs
But the result:
A complete set of all necessary characteristics, a large print area, a closed case. A robust metal construction ensures reliability and print quality at high speeds. The appearance does not leave questions about the purpose of the equipment – it’s a machine for production.
PLUSES:
- Hard metal enclosure
- Large area of the print 240x215x230 mm
- The heated table
- Low noise level during operation
- The ability to print all available materials
- High reliability.
- Warranty 3 years
MINUSES:
- Not the most modern kind. Although for the machine it is not important
The printer is primarily universal and can be used simultaneously to solve business or home hobby problems.
If you need a guaranteed result, and you do not chase after designer delights, then this is one of the best options.
The price of the 3D printer Zenit 3D in April 2017 is 119 000 rubles + 5 kg plastic for free.
3D printer Hercules Strong
The name of this printer, created in Russia, speaks for itself. Hercules is big and strong. This is how you can describe this 3D printer. Developers from Krasnoyarsk in the design of this 3D printer wanted to solve the problem of 3D printing large mock-ups and prototypes.
The printer has a large printing chamber and a massive body that eliminates vibrations, which has a positive effect on the quality of printing.
Characteristics of the 3D printer Hercules Strong:
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- Material used for 3D printing: ABS, PLA, HIPS, Flexible materials (Watson, Rubber, FLEX), Bronze;
- Printable area: 300х290х370 mm;
- The thickness of the layer: from 20 to 800 microns;
- The presence of a heated platform: Yes (glass-ceramics);
- Number of printheads: 1 (nozzle diameter 0.4 mm), Additional nozzles (optional) 0,3mm, 0,5mm, 0,8mm, 1mm;
- Printing speed: up to 80 mm / s;
- Supported formats: STL, OBJ;
- Software: Repetier-Host, Simplify3D, Cura.;
- Connecting a 3D printer to a computer: USB (also possible to print via SD card);
- Dimensions and weight: 573х520х670 mm, weight – 22 kg;
- Power consumption: 550W.
- Warranty: 1 year;
PLUSES:
- The rigid metal enclosed case
- Large area of the press 300х290х370 mm
- High quality of printing
- The possibility of rapid quality printing with flexible materials
- Possibility of high-quality printing with nozzles of different diameters
MINUSES:
What other features does Hercules Strong have besides its size? What distinguishes it from other printers? First, it’s the time spent printing large objects. Hercules has the ability to print nozzles of different diameters from 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm. That is, large models can be printed with a nozzle of a larger diameter, which will save considerable time spent on 3D printing. And accordingly, if we need high quality for printing a small part, we can use a nozzle with a diameter of 0.3 mm. Problems with changing the nozzle are not present, all for this purpose in the printer is thought through including the mechanism of giving of plastic and the extruder as a whole. The second nuance – printing large models takes a long time and you need reliability of the printer in the “race for long distances.” The manufacturer conducted a continuous print test for more than 135 hours (this is more than 5 days!). Excellent result!
The third “trump in the sleeve” Hercules Strong – extruder UniHot thanks to which the printer can quickly and accurately print rubber-like materials (Rubber, Flex ).
With all these qualities, the main application of Hercules Strong is the printing of large models and prototypes. But with all this, Hercules remains a universal tool and can easily print small details with jewelry precision.
Price Hercules Strong in April 2017 – 147 000 rubles + 10 kg of plastic as a gift.
] Segment “For Business”
What can be attributed to this category? What are the requirements for these 3D printers?
Let us list these requirements:
- Printing of any complexity of prototypes or details.
- Increased resource and reliability
- Additional functions for working as part of “printing farms”
- The most simple printing process
- Maximum automation
- Printing by any available consumables
- Easy maintenance
To ensure high-quality 3D printing of complex models, the printer must have at least two extruders. This is required for printing complex models with dissolvable supports. It also means a fully enclosed housing for high-quality printing materials with high shrinkage – ABS, Nylon, etc.
The final result is important in the professional sector. The designer or designer needs a prototype or layout. And the sooner he gets it, the better. For this, the printer should be easy to manage and maintain. All processes should be as automated as possible, and not require human participation.
But, as everyone knows, the best is not the cheapest. Therefore, the main disadvantage of this category is a rather high price.
3D printer Raise3D N2 Dual
About this printer, we have already told in the past our review. From the review we can clearly see why this technique fell into this list.
Excellent solution for professional use
Technical characteristics:
- ] Material used for 3D printing: PLA, ABS, Filaflex, PVA, PC, Hips, Nylon, Laywood;
- Printable area: 305x305x305 mm;
- The thickness of the layer: from 10 to 200 microns;
- Nozzle diameter: 0.4 mm;
- The presence of a closed camera 3D printing: Yes;
- Heated table: Yes, up to 110 ° C
- Extruder temperature: up to 300 ° C;
- Number of printheads: 2;
- Software: Software developed by IdeaMaker;
- Connecting a 3D printer to a computer: USB, SD;
- Touch Screen: 7 “;
- Warranty: 1 year;
- The closed case on a rigid skeleton
The closed case on a rigid skeleton - Large area of the press 305x305x305mm
- The heated table
- Low noise level during operation
- The ability to print all available materials
- Two extruders allow you to print complex models using water-soluble supports
- A large number of management interfaces
- The possibility of remote control
- Autonomous power supply of the central control module.
MINUSES:
Raise3D N2 Dual совместил в себе две редко встречающиеся особенности – большой размер области печати и два экструдера. Кроме этого он имеет сменные сопла разного диаметра, что дает возможность оптимизировать скорость печати в зависимости от размера и сложности изделия. Дополнительные функции облегчают его использование в качестве профессионального инструмента для бизнеса.
Цена 3D принтера Raise3D N2 Dual в апреле 2017 года – 225 000руб + 10 кг пластика в подарок.
3D принтер PICASO 3D Designer X PRO
Наверное, самая нашумевшая новинка декабря 2016 года. Начало отгрузок запланировано на май 2017 года. Но его уже можно купить по предзаказу, со значительной скидкой. То, что мы увидели на презентациях и фото производителя, поражает.
Это уже действительно 3D принтер профессионального уровня, для решения сложных задач во многих сферах. Хотя и дома иметь, такого красавца, мало кто откажется.
Технические характеристики:
- Материал, используемый для 3D печати: PLA, ABS, PLA Flexible, PVA, PC, Hips, Nylon, Laywood, FilaFlex, Filamentarno;
- Область печати: 200х200х210 мм;
- Материал корпуса: Алюминий (композит);
- Направляющие: XY: рельсовые (сталь), Z: цилиндрические (сталь);
- Толщина слоя: от 5 до 20 микрон;
- Точность позиционирования: XY: 11 микрон; Z: 1.25 микрон;
- Наличие подогреваемой платформы: Да;
- Платформа печати: Алюминий — стекло;
- Количество печатающих головок: 2;
- Автоматическая калибровка стола: Да;
- Диаметр сопла: 0.3 мм;
- Максимальная рабочая температура экструдера: 380C;
- Максимальная рабочая температура рабочей платформы: 140C;
- Уровень шума: 55 дБа;
- Плата управления: на базе ядра ARM CORTEX M4 32-битного процессора STM;
- Интерфейсы: USB, Ethernet, USB Flash [в комплекте];
- Скорость печати: до 30 см3/час;
- Поддерживаемые форматы: STL, PLG;
- Программное обеспечение: Программное обеспечение Picaso 3D Polygon X
- Габариты и вес: 492х390х430мм; Вес — 16кг;
- Габариты и вес в упаковке: 690x500x470; Вес — 22кг;
- Энергопотребление: 220В, 50Гц (доступна опция 110 В 60Гц) 400W;
- Гарантия: 2 года;
ПЛЮСЫ:
- Закрытый корпус на жестком каркасе
- Нагреваемый стол
- Возможность печати всеми доступными материалами
- Экструдер JetSwitch позволяет печатать сложные модели с использованием водорастворимой поддержкой c высокой скоростью.
- Удаленное управление
- Автоматизация процесса печати
- Возможность создавать целую «ферму» 3D принтеров X PRO
МИНУСЫ:
- Цена (по предзаказу не так страшно)
Просто поглядите на фото ниже, и вы все поймете.
Мы видели много 3D принтеров. И честно говоря, до анонса PICASO 3D Designer X PRO такого качества никто не показывал. Действительно, это можно назвать выбором профессионалов.
Стоимость принтера по предзаказу 199 000 рублей. После начала отгрузок цена возрастет до 279 000 рублей.
На сегодняшний день это один из самых автоматизированных 3D принтеров. Система дополнительных сервисов облегчает работу и сокращает временные издержки. 3D принтер сам «решает» многие проблемы во время печати.
Если же решение проблем во время 3D печати находится за пределами возможностей 3D принтера, то Picaso 3D Designer X PRO оповестит оператора.
Программное обеспечение дает возможность создавать «фермы 3D принтеров» для больших проектов или мелкосерийного производства. С одного компьютера, оператор имеет возможность контролировать и управлять несколькими PICASO 3D Designer X PRO.
Главная ниша это принтера – изготовление высокоточных прототипов для потребностей бизнеса. Если вы давно хотели использовать для таких задач 3D печать, но вас отпугивала цена на другие профессиональные принтеры, то сейчас самое время обратить внимание на Picaso 3D Designer X PRO. По качеству печати он может поспорить со многими моделями более дорогих профессиональных 3D принтеров с ценой от 1 млн рублей и выше.
На этой позитивной ноте мы завершаем краткий обзор самых выгодных покупок 3D принтеров в апреле 2017 года. Более подробно, о представленных в статье принтерах, можно узнать на нашем сайте www.3dtool.ru
