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Dual Extruder 3D Printer

3D printing has come a long way over the years, and one of the most impressive advancements is the dual extruder 3D printer. Typically, an extruder works by feeding a filament and melting it for deposition during 3D printing. With the dual extrusion feature, a Snapmaker dual extruder printer can effortlessly work with a wide range of filaments. In addition, dual extrusion technology offers better printing precision and improved speeds.

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Dual Extruder 3D Printer

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  1. Snapmaker

  2. Dual Extruder 3D Printer 3D printing has come a long way over the years, and one of the most impressive advancements is the dual extruder 3D printer. Typically, an extruder works by feeding a filament and melting it for deposition during 3D printing. With the dual extrusion feature, a Snapmaker dual extruder printer can effortlessly work with a wide range of filaments. In addition, dual extrusion technology offers better printing precision and improved speeds.

  3. When printing with a dual extruder 3D printer, it is possible to use different materials and colours simultaneously. This means that you can create complex multi-material projects and easily create support structures for your projects. Based on functional differences, a dual extruder printer offers more features and benefits than a single extruder. In this article, we shall highlight the basic guide to 3D printing using a dual extruder 3D printer. Choose the right Snapmaker 3D printer model. Dual extruders could either be independent or dependent. As the name suggests, independent dual extruders, also known as IDEX, have the ability to work independently during a printing process. IDEX 3D printers are capable of specialized functions such as printing in mirror mode or duplication mode. In addition, IDEX 3D printers are significantly more efficient in terms of speed and productivity. The Snapmaker j1/j1s is an IDEX 3D printer.

  4. However, a dependent dual extruder 3D printer means that the extruders are attached and work in unison during a 3D printing process. When extruders are unable to separate, a dual extruder 3D printer should have an electronic lifting technology that lifts the nozzle up. This helps to minimize the risk of the nozzle interfering with the print job, thus ensuring high-quality end products. The importance of 3D printing software Snapmaker offers dedicated 3D printing software, SnapmakerLuban, that is specifically designed and optimized for its 3D printer models. Not only is it free, but it's an open-source cam software that gives you full control of your 3D printing, laser engraving, and CNC machining activities. Dual extrusion involves 3D printing from two extruders, so it is crucial to adjust the software settings for different parts, materials, and structures. SnapmakerLuban allows you to import models in a wide range of 3D model formats and execute basic edits such as hollowing, mirroring, rotating, and scaling.

  5. In the slicer software, assign different parts of the model to different extruders. Ensure there is proper spacing between parts for independent extruders, and account for shared movements when using dependent extruders. Before loading the filament, set up the parameters for the filament type, temperature, and retraction. Importance of calibrating the offset Whether the extruders are dependent or IDEX, there will be an offset between the two models. This happens when the layers are not printed online with each other but are instead shifted to the side. Running the offset calibration helps in proper offset adjustments before printing. Once you start 3D printing, it is important to monitor the process in real-time. This helps to ensure seamless filament switching and proper adhesion. In case of any problems, you can pause the 3D printing process and make any required adjustments.

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