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  • OPEN SOURCE

  • LARGE BUILD VOLUME

  • ADVANCED LEAD SCREW MOTION

  • MODULAR MACHINE DESIGN

  • CUSTOM MODS

  • CUSTOM BUILDS

  • ENCLOSURE

  • HEATED BED

The Workhorse Printer is a large format, open source 3d printer released by 3D Distributed in 2018. The unique printer is a modular machine platform that uses lead screw driven motion to allow for an extended range of applications. 

Most 3d printers use belt driven motion in the x and y axis to increase print speed but loses quality when more weight is applied to the gantry or carriage. The lead screw used on the Workhorse has a high helix pitch with multiple threads to allow increased print speeds while maintaining the quality provided from lead screw and ball screw motion.The robust and rigid system is particularly useful in applications that add more weight to the gantry or carriage. Materials such as clay, chocolate, plastic pellet extrusion or other foods can increase weight that is moved around which results decreased quality or print speeds. Workhorse Printer's are available to purchase in Machined Component Kit, Hardware Kit or Complete Kit. Currently, Workhorse Printers fully assembled are only available locally in Houston Texas or for Beta Testers with approval.

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The Workhorse Printer's C-Carriage design is a compact solution for lead screw driven motion that uses linear rails and 20x40 or 20x20 aluminum extrusions. 

The Workhorse 3d printer is available with custom mods and upgrades. We've several custom designed machines for many of our customers. If there is a specific size or requirement you just give us a shout. 

Electronics

The Workhorse printer uses the Duet Wifi to control the motion system. If your familiar with the Duet3D 3d printer electronics you are aware of how much more advanced the control board is compared to any other electronics.

 Workhorse Specifications

  • Technology:FFF FDM

  • Type:Material extrusion

  • Year:2018

  • Assembly or DIY Kit

  • Mechanical arrangement:Cartesian-XYZ-Head

  • Manufacturer:3D Distributed

  • Manufacturer country:USA

Materials

  • Filament diameter:1.75 mm, 3mm

  • Compatible with 3rd party filaments?Yes an open material system

  • Printable material(s):ABS, CPE, HIPS, Nylon, PETG, PLA

Build Volume

  • 3D print size:Large

  • Print size millimeters (xyz):650 x 350 x 350 mm

  • Print size inches (xyz):25.6 x 13.7 x 13.7 inches

3D Printer And Printing Properties

  • Layer height:100 - 300 Microns

  • Feeder system:Bowden

  • Feeder system:Direct

  • Extruder type:Single

  • Nozzle size:0.4 mm

  • Max extruder temperature:662 °F / 350 °C

  • Frame:Aluminum

  • Closed print chamber:No, an open structure

  • Temperature controlled print chamber:No

  • Bed leveling:Manual (assisted)

  • Print bed details:Non-heated, non-removable .5 Inch thick aluminum plate

  • Display:Not included

  • Firmware:Open-source

  • Board:Duet Wi-Fi

  • Connectivity:SD, Wi-Fi

  • Built in camera for monitoring:No

  • Print recovery:Yes

  • Filament sensor:No

Requirements

  • Slicing:Cura

  • Simplify3D

Dimensions and Weight

  • Outer dimensions inches (xyz):37.2 x 24.0 x 22.2 inches

  • Outer dimensions millimeters (xyz):945 x 610 x 565 mm

  • Weight lb:101 pounds

  • Weight kg:45.8 kg

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