Yes, that's right! Ultimaker 3 Review Part 2 is born at the beginning of the new year!
For those who haven't seen Part 1, 3DMart has prepared a portal for you: Ultimaker 3 Review Part 1
And the Ultimaker 3 introduction summary: Ultimaker 3: New Generation of 3D Printers
After this period of testing and printing, 3DMart has many 3D printed models to share with you. We will test the different surface qualities achieved by printing the same object using different Ultimaker filaments, and allow our fans to compare how significant the difference is between printing with an Ultimaker 3 and other models.
(Note: Whether using an Ultimaker 3 3D printer or an Ultimaker 2+ 3D printer, you can achieve perfect prints with Ultimaker 3D printing filaments!)
Ultimaker's most groundbreaking invention is, of course, the dual extrusion design, which allows one nozzle to print water-soluble support material. After printing, the object can be immersed in water to easily remove the support without leaving print marks, resulting in a perfectly smooth surface.
First, let's look at the drill model. 3D printing technology is often used for prototyping during the research and development phase, and many Ultimaker users also use it for pre-molding evaluations. For the internal structure of the object, most people choose to place the inner surface facing up and the outer surface as the support surface, but this inevitably leaves pitted support marks. This time, we used water-soluble support to ensure that the outer surface also has a smooth and beautiful finish.
(Image source: https://grabcad.com/library/drill-case-1)
(G-code: G-code download, this G-code file is for Ultimaker 3 series 3D printers)
Next, it's time for the water-soluble support to demonstrate its maximum effectiveness! This sphere is actually printed in one piece, mimicking a gyroscope. Ordinary 3D printers would absolutely not be able to achieve this effect, because conventional single-nozzle 3D printers cannot remove support from such complex structures, meaning that this highly mobile gyroscope can only be printed using an Ultimaker 3.
This sphere is printed using Ultimaker PLA
This is how it looks just after printing. Just drop it in water to dissolve, and after a while, it can spin continuously! Isn't it amazing! 3DMart also thinks the Ultimaker 3 is truly remarkable!
(Image source: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/gyro-the-dodo-ultimaker-special)
Next, we printed a bicycle bracket. 3DMart used various Ultimaker materials such as PLA, CPE, ABS, Nylon, and wood-like materials.
Silver PLA Red PLA
Blue CPE Green ABS
Wood-like material(WoodFill Fine) A collection of various materials
And Nylon! With the backdrop of the wooden surface, it suddenly becomes very elegant.
(Note: Ultimaker 2+ and 3 series machines can use all of the above materials. For this sample, the PLA material was made with an Ultimaker 3 and water-soluble support, and the rest were printed with an Ultimaker 2+.)
(Image source: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/3d-printed-bike)
Next, previously there was no information about TPU in the material combinations announced on the official Ultimaker website~
But have any fans tried the combination of TPU and PLA materials?
How will these two soft and hard materials combine? What kind of sparks will they create?
Please see the following 3D model.
In the photo, we are conducting a pressure test on the new TPU-PLA material combination model~
The Ultimaker 3D printer, capable of printing delicate objects, combined with the soft and hard dual materials and dual nozzles,
is suitable for printing functional objects such as shock absorption, anti-slip, and pressure resistance. Ultimaker allows your creativity to unlock more potential!!
To see more detailed photos and information about the new TPU-PLA combination, please visit the portal!
Finally, the Ultimaker 3's dual extrusion design is not only for printing water-soluble supports, but also for dual-color printing.
With your excellent aesthetic sense, you will definitely be able to print more perfectly matched models.
The colors of Ultimaker filaments are very vibrant, and they have an inexplicable compatibility with black, creating a very imposing feel.
(Left image: Printed using Ultimaker PLA)
(Right image: Printed using Ultimaker ABS)
(Image source: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/hand-drill)
Among all the desktop FDM printers 3DMart has seen, only the Ultimaker 3 can print such high-quality 3D models. This is all thanks to the professional-grade Ultimaker 3, which truly opens our eyes!
Ultimaker 3 Review Part 2 is coming to an end here! Did you see any design ideas or practical 3D printing filaments that caught your eye?
The Ultimaker 3's groundbreaking dual extrusion design and automatic leveling system ensure that printed objects can meet your needs.