The Robox® RBX1 3D Printer provides you with the capability to produce three-dimensional models in a variety of thermoplastic materials and with its HeadLock™ easy replacement system, you can begin to explore a whole range of personal manufacturing possibilities.
The 3D printer head uses a technology known as Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF). This works in a similar way to a hot-melt glue gun - using plastic filament instead of glue sticks.
The filament is supplied on a reel and is fed to the head via a Bowden tube. The extruder contains two contra-rotating feedwheels that hold the filament and push it along the tube to the head. When the filament reaches the head, it is extruded out of a hot nozzle, which melts the plastic. The diameter of the extruded plastic is controlled by using two different size nozzles. This twin nozzle arrangement allows for highly detailed outer surfaces (those that are visible) while the larger nozzle is used for quickly filling in less detailed parts.
The included AutoMaker™ software translates your 3D design files (in .stl or .obj format) into machine co-ordinates that Robox® can understand. It does this by 'slicing' the 3D model into its individual layers, and then sending each slice (or layer) to the printer, one at a time.
To produce a part, the molten plastic is laid down one layer at a time and the head moves up by a small amount (as little as 0.02mm!) at the end of each layer. This allows fully-solid plastic parts to be constructed, with the quality of the surface finish being determined by the height of the individual layers (quality setting).
Robox® SmartReels are available in a variety of materials, finishes and colours and they are automatically recognised by the machine, setting all of the appropriate parameters for you. All you need to do is pick one, choose what quality you'd like your model and hit print!
- QuickFill™ dual nozzle technology
- Auto Z height calibration
- 'TapeLess' high performance PEI bed material
- HeadLock™ quick change head system
- Single or dual extruders
- Automatic material recognition (SmartReel™) and instant loading
- Automatic head recognition
- Draft-blocking build chamber
- 2 minute fast heat-up time
- Plug and Play - no set up or assembly required
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