After the Ultimaker S5 unboxing and test print, to ensure our print quality, we went ahead and tested the effect of printing large objects for our customers!
Does everyone remember the differences between theUltimaker S5 and the Ultimaker 3? In addition to the new magnetic glass door, the X and Y axes are also thicker and more robust; furthermore, the newly installed filament flow sensor automatically pauses when filament runs low, only resuming printing once replenished, significantly reducing the risk of errors – how thoughtful! Most importantly, the large print volume of 330 x 240 x 300mm combined with the dual extruder system makes printing convenient and effortless; this time, let's take a look at our actual testing process!
The material used this time was PLA, and we tested it directly with a large 1:1 scale model of a car brake caliper.
And this is what the pre-print model looked like.
After importing it intoCura software, the estimated print time was about four days, with actual dimensions of25.5mm x 16.5mm x 78.5mm; will such a time and size really lead to success? It was both nerve-wracking and exciting.
After about four days,S5’s dual extrusion system certainly lived up to expectations; it can be used to print both build material and support material simultaneously, resulting in a complete printed product. In addition, although theUltimaker S5 is an open-material system, it is still recommended to use original materials on the printer, because original materials can be identified by theNFC detection system asUltimakerfilaments, and when connected to the network, they can be directly transmitted toUltimaker Cura, achieving a seamless connection between the printer and software, thus achieving the best3Dprinting results.
After soaking the printed model in water for two days to completely dissolve the support material, the finished product was revealed! 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 Ultimaker S5's 3D printing quality can provide cost-effective benefits for early prototyping and become the best assistant before introducing CNC modules, reducing the risk of failure and unnecessary waste. In our previous article on SLS Powder Sintering 3D Printing, we also saw that the Sinterit Lisa printing method does not require any support structures, and the combination with Nylon PA12 is even more robust and durable than PLA. When comparing the caliper model printed with PLA material from the previous unboxing article next to the 1:1 scale, it really looks insignificant! However, regardless of size, the details printed by the Ultimaker S5 are very complete, and the best part is that now even large-volume models are no longer a headache to print. 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 anUltimaker S5 3Dprinter 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!