Following the Ultimaker S5 unboxing and test print, to ensure our printing quality, we once again took the lead in testing the effects of printing large objects for our customers!
Do you still remember the difference betweenUltimaker S5 and Ultimaker 3? In addition to the added magnetic glass door, the X and Y axes have also been thickened for greater sturdiness; and the newly installed filament flow sensor automatically pauses when filament runs out, resuming only after replenishment, greatly reducing the risk of errors. Isn't that thoughtful! Most importantly, the large build volume of 330 x 240 x 300mm combined with the dual-extrusion system makes printing convenient and effortless. Now, let's take a look at our actual testing process!
The material used this time is PLA, and we directly tested it with a large-scale 1:1 car brake caliper model.
And the result of the pre-print model is as follows.
After actually placing it into theCura software, the estimated printing time was about four days, and the actual dimensions were25.5mm x 16.5mm x 78.5mm; would such a time and size actually succeed? It was both nerve-wracking and exciting.
After about four days, theS5's dual extrusion printing system certainly lived up to expectations; it can be used for printing both build material and support material simultaneously, resulting in a complete printed product. Additionally, although theUltimaker S5 is an open material system, it is still recommended to use original manufacturer materials on the printer, because original materials can be identified by theNFC detection system, and when connected to the network, they can be directly transmitted toUltimaker Cura, achieving a seamless connection between the printer and software. Therefore, the best3Dprinting results can be achieved.
After placing the printed model in water for two days, the finished product emerged with the support material completely dissolved! Not only was the testing process very smooth, but the printed product was also complete and beautiful.
Industrial parts require many tests and modifications before mold development, and the 3D printing quality of the Ultimaker S5 can provide cost-effective benefits for early prototyping, serving as the best assistant before implementing CNC modules, reducing the risk of failure and unnecessary waste. In our last article, "SLS Powder Sintering 3D Printing," we also saw that the Sinterit Lisa printing method does not require any support structures, and with Nylon PA12, it is even stronger and more durable than PLA. Comparing the caliper model printed with PLA in the previous unboxing article to the 1:1 size, it's truly a minor difference! However, regardless of size, the Ultimaker S5 prints all the fine details very completely. The best part is that printing large models is no longer a headache; we can now meet more demands!
If you want to learn more about theUltimaker S5, you can refer to other articles or tutorials on the website; if you are interested in purchasing an Ultimaker S5 3D printer or need printing services, you can also contact us. In the future, we will continue to develop and test various samples for everyone, so please stay tuned!