[3D Printing Applications] The world's most powerful dehumidifier box, 3D printing never fails!

[3D Printing Applications] The world's most powerful dehumidifier box, 3D printing never fails!

If you're someone who works with 3D printing technology every day, you're probably familiar with " dry boxes " to keep your 3D printing cables in top condition! But have you ever wondered what the true necessity and importance of a dry box is? What follows will change your mind; you'll discover that dry boxes can also have these functions:

Taiwan has a humid climate with humidity levels above 70% RH. 3D printing filaments in humid environments will absorb moisture from the air, which may not be obvious on the surface. However, if 3D printing filaments filled with moisture are used directly, it will cause many problems in 3D printing , such as nozzle clogging, surface roughness, grainy texture, and printhead damage.

When using damp 3D printing filaments for 3D printing , the material, after being dissolved and extruded through the printhead, cannot adhere smoothly to the work platform due to the moisture and instead accumulates in the printhead. If this is not detected in time, the material will continue to accumulate and form a whole piece of plastic, which will be very difficult to clean after cooling and may even cause destructive damage.

Don't panic yet, we've got you covered! Avoiding the above situations is actually super simple as long as you properly dry and store your 3D printing filaments .

We've previously introduced the practical applications of industrial parts ( click here to see ), including industrial actuators from the large company "Schubert" and conveyor belt parts from the "Heineken" brewery. Both brands use Ultimaker 3D printers with intelligent material stations for manufacturing, and have successfully and stably produced many tools that can be directly used on the machine for a long time!

The Material Station, part of the Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle 3D printer , is a key component in keeping materials in optimal condition. It maintains humidity below 40% inside the chamber and has a large capacity of six spool holders, capable of storing six rolls of 3D printing filament simultaneously.

Furthermore, all six wire racks in the intelligent feeding station are equipped with a wire breakage detection function. When a roll of wire runs out, it will automatically switch to the next roll of wire. In addition to not interrupting 3D printing due to the lack of wire, the internal diversion wire inlet tube will also automatically prevent the wire from getting tangled, speeding up the overall printing speed, increasing the machine's automation time, and reducing the need for manual wire replacement.