Key characteristics
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| Processing of polymer-bound ceramics |
| Material-specific process parameters and slicer profiles |
| Fully hardened extrusion screw and extruder body |
| Hardened nozzles in various diameters |
| Suited to detailed parts and high throughput rates |
The KeraPrint is a specialised 3D printer for polymer-bound compounds with a pellet extruder.
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Pellet extruder for feedstocks and bulk material up to 5 mm in size
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Reputable components and standard parts for durability and interchangeability
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Technical honesty and maximum reliability
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Adaptable to individual requirements and build volumes
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Construction
Frame
Load-bearing structure made of 40×40 mm and 40×80 mm black anodised aluminium profiles
Joints made from 3 mm laser-cut and powder-coated aluminium sheets
Maximum torsional stiffness and exceptional accessibility
Ample room for storage areas and optional pneumatic pellet conveying
Optional enclosed build chamber
Guide elements
High-quality, generously dimensioned linear guides for the X, Y and dual Z axes
Adjustable play on the carriages
XY carriage
Cartesian kinematics
Milled cast aluminium parts for maximum flatness and stiffness
Ball screw with a 10 mm pitch for high print speeds and minimal backlash
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Extruder system
Pellet extruder
For bulk material and pellets
Hardened barrel and screw
Cooled feed zone
Material feed
Feed via hopper for manual filling
Optional: pneumatic conveying
Drive
NEMA 17 stepper motor with gearbox for maximum torque
Cooling & functions
2 powerful part coolers with optimised airflow routing
Retraction possible despite pellet extrusion
High heating capacity for high mass throughput
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Print bed
Construction
8 mm precision-milled cast aluminium print bed
High flatness even at high bed temperatures
Build platform
Spring steel print plate with textured PEI coating
Quick changeover, optimal adhesion for many print materials
High-temperature magnetic sheet with strong magnetic force at high temperatures
Heating
Silicone heating mats for fast warm-up
Additional temperature monitoring at several points
Several heating zones with intelligent control for energy-efficient printing
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Electronics
Components
Reputable components from Meanwell, PILZ and Siemens
Compliant and safe machine logic
32-bit BigTreeTech mainboard for fast data and signal transmission
Raspberry Pi 5 with 8 GB RAM: fast processing of print data, precise axis control
TMC 5160T Pro motor drivers for the X, Y, extruder and both Z drives
Motors
NEMA 23 stepper motors for the X and Y axes: high force transmission, high resolution
Powerful NEMA 23 motors for both Z drives
48 V power supply for high forces at low currents
Sensors
Mechanical proximity switches for the X and Y axes (reliable output values)
Inductive sensor on the print head for the Z axis, bed levelling and tilt adjustment
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Operation
Display
Capacitive touch display
User interface (UI), optional on-board slicer
All printer parameters adjustable via the web interface
Technical data
Build volume
Standard: 300×300×300 mm (X×Y×Z) · Other dimensions available
Enclosure
Optionally enclosed
Print bed
8 mm precision-milled cast aluminium plate · Magnetic system included · Textured PEI spring steel plate
Extruder system
Pellet extruder for bulk material up to 5 mm · Optional pneumatic pellet conveying
Software
Firmware: Klipper with extensions for safety and automation · Raspberry Pi 5 with 8 GB RAM · MCU by BigTreeTech · Large capacitive touch display
Electrical spec.
System voltages: 230 V AC, 48 V DC, 24 V DC, 5 V DC
Guide system
Linear guides
Material compatibility
Printable materials: polymer-bound compounds
Highlights
Specialised in polymer-bound compounds
Processes bulk material up to 5 mm in size
Robust construction with larger profiles (40×40 mm, 40×80 mm)
Stronger NEMA 23 motors for higher forces
8 mm print bed for maximum flatness
48 V system voltage for more power
S2S-Systemdrucker GmbH
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