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BIQU, a Shenzhen-based developer of 3D printing {hardware}, has introduced the launch of two new high-performance FFF extruder kits.
The agency’s new H2O and H2 500℃ extruders are characterised by their high-temperature filament processing capabilities, sporting a most nozzle temperature of as much as 500℃ every. This permits the units to print with engineering-grade supplies similar to polyamide, polycarbonate, PEI/Ultem, and even PEEK.
While the 2 new choices are largely similar, they do differ of their cooling and warmth dissipation efficiencies. The H2 500℃ is supplied with a fan-based cooling system whereas the H2O extruder comes full with a devoted water cooling package, enabling it to keep up a cooler temperature profile over lengthy intervals of time.
Eric Zhang, Founder of BIQU, mentioned, ”Since the launch of BIQU H2, there’s been intensive optimistic suggestions for the extruder. We additionally acquired many requests from purchasers asking for an extruder able to printing high-temperature filament similar to PEEK and carbon fiber. Based on these requests, the H2O and H2 500℃ extruders have been in growth for a yr now, providing help for water cooling and printing temperatures as excessive as 500°C.”
Desktop FFF 3D printing with BIQU
Established again in 2019 as a model title below the BIGTREETECH banner, BIQU has spent the previous couple of years carving a spot for itself within the consumer-grade desktop FFF 3D printing market. To date, the corporate claims to have shipped its merchandise to over 100 international locations world wide.
June of 2020 noticed the launch of the corporate’s first 3D printing system – the BIQU B1. Then in August 2020, the flagship BIQU BX was launched on Kickstarter with a extensively profitable crowdfunding marketing campaign. Shortly after, the user-friendly BIQU B1 SE PLUS made its debut, finishing the present BIQU printer portfolio.
On prime of its 3D printer choices, the corporate additionally gives all kinds of 3D printer add-ons similar to extruders, hotends, warmth sinks, linear guides, followers, PTFE tubing, timing belts, and even its personal line of 3D printing filaments. Additionally, there’s quite a lot of digital management boards, LCD screens, and driver boards on supply, enabling BIQU’s prospects to package out their 3D printing programs as wanted.
The H2O and H2 500℃ extruders
BIQU’s newest {hardware} launches have been fastidiously designed for these looking for high-performance half manufacturing on a price range. Both the H2O and H2 500℃ extruders are suitable with quite a lot of consumer-grade desktop 3D printers, together with the Creality Ender-3, CR10, BIQU B1, and extra.
Looking on the specs, each extruders come geared up with a copper-titanium warmth break for improved warmth insulation, corrosion resistance, and put on resistance. On the opposite hand, the warmth block is manufactured from nickel-plated copper to bolster warmth conduction. The units additionally characteristic dual-gear drive with a 7:1 gear ratio, leading to extrusion forces considerably greater than run-of-the-mill extruders. The gears are manufactured from chrome steel for put on resistance.
The H2O and H2 500℃ additionally include 0.4mm hardened metal nozzles as customary, enabling them to extrude more durable filaments whereas nonetheless sustaining precision over the long run. The motors on each units are able to withstanding excessive temperatures of 180℃, whereas the followers can function in circumstances of round 110℃. They’re additionally fitted with 70W heaters for sooner heat-up instances. Additionally, the extruders characteristic a newly-developed compact heatsink design for area effectivity and noise discount.
The H2 500℃ operates on an air-based cooling system with a high-speed fan operating at 9000 RPM. In distinction, the H2O will be built-in with an extra water cooling system that ensures fast coolant circulation. The result’s improved warmth dissipation and simpler extruder part safety, since temperatures are stored considerably decrease throughout operation. As a bonus, the H2O additionally comes with RGB lighting.
Buy the H2 500℃ extruder right here ($89). Alternatively, purchase the H2O extruder and water cooling package right here ($179).
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Featured picture exhibits the brand new H2O extruder. Photo through BIQU.
