The Chinese company Piocreat3D has unveiled the next iteration of its pellet 3D printer series, the G5 Ultra. The new features promise significant increases in performance compared to the previous G5 model.
The granulate or pellet printing process (FGF) is widely used in the industry as it is extremely cost-efficient. The original G5 model brought this technology to the desktop sector for the first time. With the G5 Ultra, Piocreat aims to significantly expand the capabilities of pellet printing once again.
Although the build volume remains unchanged at 500 x 500 x 400 mm, the printing speed has doubled to 260 mm/s. Even more impressive is the possible material feed rate of up to 1 kg per hour.
The new extruder accepts die diameters from 0.4 to 3 mm and can process pellets with a diameter of 2-5 mm. The 3-liter material container ensures a continuous supply. The maximum extrusion temperature is 400 °C, which enables the printing of various plastics.
If the material runs out during a printing process, a sensor detects this and triggers an alarm. The printing process is paused until refilling and then continued.
The Klipper firmware, which includes Wi-Fi connectivity and many other functions, is also new. The dual Z-axis guide and the robust metal housing for high stability have been carried over from the previous model.
Pellets as a base material offer a number of advantages: they are cheaper than filaments, less energy-intensive to produce and easier to transport. There are also recycled pellets and a wide range of materials for the 400 °C system, including PA-CF, PLA, PC-CF and PETG with glass fiber reinforcement.
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