As the name suggests, the laser 3d printer metal, performs three tasks using the same equipment. They are 3D printing, laser engraving and cutting, and CNC carving. All functions in one piece of equipment. This is not a minute gesture from the Snapmaker company. It goes a long way to show just how much passion the team has for building such a piece of awe-inspiring equipment and gives us their standpoint on the design and creation industry.
Since day one, Snapmaker has made your growth and creative thinking the goal of their business. They are sending out a message that nothing will tire them, and they want you to be the greatest of all time. Check them out at https://eu.snapmaker.com/.
i. 3D Printing
Snapmaker 2.0 allows you to 3D print almost anything that comes to mind. The equipment does not limit your imagination. It can handle almost anything you throw at it. From objects with specific mechanical properties like toughness, durability, and flexibility to anything you think of.
What are the highlights of this process:
a. Auto Leveling
Bed leveling can sometimes be tricky, so the equipment is programmed with an auto-level feature. An induction sensor probes the bed in a grid and applies mesh-based compensation, ensuring your print is on level ground.
b. Filament Runout Recovery
The equipment will remind you when the filament has run out to ensure you do not print air.
c. Flexible Print Sheet
Lift and flex the sheet to remove the print from the sheet.
ii. Laser Engraving and Cutting
Many things we see today are laser engravable or cuttable. This includes paper, plywood, leather, cardboard, fabric, cookies, and even coconut shell.
What are the highlights of this process:
a. Built-in camera
The camera enables the autofocus and capture features, hence spending less time on laser focusing.
b. Aluminum Grid Table
The table allows smoke to be fully exhausted, leaving sufficient space for laser penetration.
c. Detailed Engraving
The laser can engrave with light dots as small as 0.2 millimeters.
iii. CNC Carving
When you have a project that calls for precise carving, then CNC carving is the way to go. It is also ideal for cutting hard materials. Owning the 3d printer 30x30x30 enables you to go beyond plastic and soft materials and choose hardwood, PCB, acrylic, POM, carbon fiber sheet, and many more.
What are the highlights of this process:
a. Dust Resistance
The lead screw, driver chip, and precision parts are all enclosed in the aluminum allow housings, eliminating dirt.
Quick switching among functions
As you know by now, this 3D printer performs three different tasks. For that to happen, the modules have to be changed. There is a module for each function. The relevant module must be put in place for the equipment to perform a certain function. It is essential to note that it is super simple to change a module. Every module sits at the same spot. It is a matter of unscrewing and screwing.
Presence of a powerful controller
If you are wondering how the A350T bundle or A250T bundle can support various modules and add-ons, the Snapmaker team adopted the CAN (Controller Area Network) bus expansion. A special chip inside the controller helps transmit all messages, enabling easy modification and inclusion of additional ports and controls in the future.
You can get the A250T bundle and the A350T bundle from 1199 EUR to 1399 EUR and 1499 EUR to 1699EUR, respectively. Remember, this bundle series has an enclosure that houses the 3D printer. Check the Snapmaker website at https://eu.snapmaker.com/.