Overview

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Welcome to Hyrel!

With literally thousands of materials to print on the Hyrel Printer, we have broken down the list of materials into logical groups based on their printing temperature and type of head used to print them.

A quick intro to many of the functions of a Hyrel printer can be found here.

If you are planning on using the heads which photoinitiate crosslinking, make sure you specify the correct wavelength of LED for your material.

A standard material printing data sheet has been created for many of the materials that have been internally tested; you can access this data by clicking here.

Always be sure of what material you are using, and what will be off-gassed.

Our current price list can be found here.

Software and Firmware

Our equipment runs our proprietary Repetrel software and firmware. This was not done to be difficult, but because we didn't want to be restricted by the limitations of other printers. This is how we have the ability to adjust things like the Z position and material flow rate during a print. For a more in-depth look, please see the Repetrel page. To download and install, please see the Software page.

Hardware

There are two categories: Printers and Heads (or Accessories).

Printers

Hyrel Printers are available in the following models: Hydras are our larger, gantry models; Systems are our tabletop, enclosed models; and Engines are the smaller, unenclosed models - available in Standard Resolution (SR) and High Resolution (HR, for bioprinting) versions.

All models use our Repetrel software and any slicer (Slic3r support provided). Each model comes with a Windows PC, either tablet or full desktop style. We operate our print heads via CANbus.

Comparison

The following chart compares and contrasts the various models:

Printer Model Comparison
Designation Hydra 16A Freestanding
Heated
Benchtop, Enclosed
Heating Optional
Desktop, Unenclosed Desktop, High Precision
Unenclosed
16AS Hydra
Standard
16AT Hydra
Tall
System 30M Engine SR Engine HR
Target
Users
Industrial Manufacturing Laboratory Research Budget Research Biological Research
Image
Placement
Mechanism
Freestanding (Floor) Model
Gantry Design
Benchtop Model
Knee Design
Desktop Model
Knee Design
Exterior Dimensions,
XxYxZ (closed)
48x35x50 in
120x88x125 cm
48x35x60 in
120x88x153 cm
34x16x32 in
565x405x810 cm
13x21x22 in
330x530x560 cm
13x24x22 in
330x600x560 cm
Power
Requirements
15A / 110VAC / 60 Hz
8A / 220VAC / 50Hz
10A / 110VAC / 60 Hz
5A / 220VAC / 50Hz
Build Volume 16x12x10 in
400x300x250 mm
or
24x16x10 in
600x400x250 mm
16x12x20 in
600x400x500 mm
or
24x16x20 in
600x400x500 mm
8x8x8 in
200x200x200 mm
4x4x4 in
100x100x100 mm
Bed
Temperatures
120°C - 200°C option - sub-ambient option
Note that 200°C beds larger than 400x300mm
require 230VAC for optimal heating.
75°C 100°C - sub-ambient option
X/Y Printing
Speeds
Up to 60 mm/sec Up to 30 mm/sec Up to 15 mm/sec
Enclosure Heated to 55°C Enclosed
*Opt Heated to 55°C
Unenclosed
Motion Control 3-Phase with
Closed-Loop Feedback
0.9° Stepping Motor
Positional Resolution
X/Y/Z in µm
6 / 6 / 1 5 / 5 / 1 1.25 / 1.25 / 1
Positional Accuracy
X/Y/Z in µm
60 / 60 / 10 50 / 50 / 10 12 / 12 / 10
Positional Repeatability
X/Y/Z in µm
60 / 60 / 10 50 / 50 / 10 12 / 12 / 10
Precise X/Y Output
for Bioplots
100 µm lines
200 µm spacing
50 µm lines
100 µm spacing
Precise Z output
for Bioplots
25 µm layers
Tool Positions
Optional
Five
Ten
Four Five
Cold Flow
Options
All EMO, SDS, DSD and SMH Heads
Warm Flow
Options
All VOL, KRA and TAM Heads
Hot Flow
Options
All MK1-250, MK2-250 and MK1-450 Heads
Low Power
Laser Options
6w, 450nm, GaN Diode and 2w, 450nm GaN Diode
High Power
Laser Options
40w ~10 µm, CO2 Not Applicable
Spindle Tool
Compatibility
Standard
Three-Phase
Standard Not Applicable
Max Axes X, Y, Z, A, B, C X, Y, Z
Pick & Place
Compatibility
Yes No
Other
Options
Quiet Storm Fan, Microscope

The Hydra Series

The Hydra 16A models have hard resolution (with encoder feedback) of 20 microns in the X and Y, and 0.8 microns in the Z in standard mode. In microstepping mode, we can achieve soft resolution of 4 microns in the X and Y. It comes standard with two tool positions, but can take additional yokes to handle more.

There are three models, as detailed above. The differences are:

  • The Hydra 16A-S (standard) has a 250mm Z and stands on the floor, with the following options:
    • Can take a bed at 400x300mm or 600x400mm at 120°C or 200°C, or a sub-ambient bed;
    • Can take the 40W CO2 laser and 5W, 450nm diode laser;
    • Can take the Pick and Place setup; and
    • Can take the 3-Phase and 1-Phase spindle tools.
  • The Hydra 16A-T (tall) has a 500mm Z and stands on the floor, with the following options:
    • Can take a bed at 400x300mm or 600x400mm at 120°C or 200°C, or a sub-ambient bed;
    • Can take the 5W, 450nm diode laser (NO CO2 LASER);
    • Can take the Pick and Place setup; and
    • Can take the 3-Phase and 1-Phase spindle tools.

The System 30M, 30, and 23

Systems are enclosed Detailed information is on the Systems page. The System 30M replaced the System 30, which replaced the System 23. For you history buffs and Kickstarters.

The Engines

Engines are open-air models. Engines can take up to four heads at once, either working cooperatively on a one print, or making duplicate copies of a small print at the same time. Build volume is 200mm x 200mm x 200mm (X/Y/Z). Detailed information is on the Engines page.

Modular Heads

Extrusion Heads Comparison

The following chart compares and contrasts the various extrusion heads:

Extrusion Heads Comparison
Designation Image Material Viscosity Motor and
Gear Ratio
Volume Reservoir Temperature UV LEDs? Other
MK1-250 MK1-250.png 1.75mm Filament Standard NEMA 11
1:1
n/a n/a Up to 250°C n/a For Standard Material
MK1-450 MK1-450.png 1.75mm Filament Exotic NEMA 11
1:1
n/a n/a 300 to 450°C n/a For High-Temp Material
MK2-250 MK2-250.png 1.75mm Filament Flexible NEMA 11
1:1
n/a n/a Up to 250°C n/a For Flexible Material
HT1-250 HT.jpg 1.75mm Filament Standard NEMA 17
5.18:1
Higher Torque Available
n/a n/a Up to 250°C n/a For Standard Material
HT1-450 HT.jpg 1.75mm Filament Exotic NEMA 17
5.18:1
Higher Torque Available
n/a n/a 300 to 450°C n/a For High-Temp Material
HT3-250 HT.jpg 2.85mm Filament Standard NEMA 17
5.18:1
Higher Torque Available
n/a n/a Up to 250°C n/a For Standard Material
HT3-450 HT.jpg 2.85mm Filament Exotic NEMA 17
5.18:1
Higher Torque Available
n/a n/a 300 to 450°C n/a For High-Temp Material
SDS-1 SDS10.png Liquid, Gel Low NEMA 11
3:1
1cc Polypropylene Ambient Optional Disposable Reservoir
Normal Torque
SDS-05 SDS05.jpg Liquid, Gel Low NEMA 11
3:1
05cc Polypropylene Ambient Optional Disposable Reservoir
Normal Torque
SDS-10 SDS10.png Liquid, Gel Low NEMA 11
3:1
10cc Polypropylene Ambient Optional Disposable Reservoir
Normal Torque
SDS-30 SDS30.jpg Liquid, Gel Low NEMA 11
3:1
30cc Polypropylene Ambient Optional Disposable Reservoir
Normal Torque
SDS-30XT SDS30.jpg Liquid, Gel Low NEMA 17
5.18:1
30cc Polypropylene Ambient Optional Disposable Reservoir
Extra Torque
SDS-60 SDS60.png Liquid, Gel Low NEMA 11
3:1
60cc Polypropylene Ambient Optional Disposable Reservoir
Normal Torque
SDS-60XT SDS60.png Liquid, Gel Low NEMA 17
5.18:1
60cc Polypropylene Ambient Optional Disposable Reservoir
Extra Torque
SDS-150XT 50px Liquid, Gel Low NEMA 17
5.18:1
60cc Polypropylene Ambient Optional Disposable Reservoir
Extra Torque
DSD-50 50px Two-part Mixtures Low NEMA 11
1:1
25cc each part Polypropylene Ambient Optional Disposable Reservoirs
Normal Torque
1:1, 2:1, 3:1 Blend Ratios
SMH-2 SMH2.jpg Two-part Mixtures Low NEMA 11
1:1 Gear Ratio
Up to 150cc each part Depends on feeding heads Ambient Optional *Fed by other heads
Variable Blend Ratios
HSD-10-Ardes HSD10 syringe.jpg Liquid, Gel Low Direct 10cc Polyamide Up to 100°C Optional n/a
HSD-30-BD HSD30.jpg Liquid, Gel Low 3:1 30cc Polypropylene Up to 50°C Optional Disposable Reservoir
Normal Torque
RSD-30-BD RSD-30.jpg Liquid, Gel Low 3:1 30cc Polypropylene 20°C below ambient Optional Disposable Reservoir
Normal Torque
EMO EMO-25.png Liquid, Gel, Paste Low to Medium 19:1, 27:1 25cc Aluminum Ambient Optional Reusable Reservoir
Normal Torque
VOL VOL-25.png Liquid, Gel, Paste Low to Medium 51:1 25cc Aluminum Up to 90°C Optional Reusable Reservoir
Normal Torque
KR2 KR2.jpg Paste, Clay, Hot Glue Medium to High 100:1 15cc Stainless Up to 180°C Optional Reusable Reservoir
High Torque
TAM TAM.jpg Paste, Clay, Hot Glue Medium to High 100:1 15cc Stainless Up to 270°C Optional Reusable Reservoir
High Torque
UVP-365nm UVP.jpg Photoinitiators n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 365nm Focusable
UVP-405nm UVP.jpg Photoinitiators n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 405nm Focusable
UVP-450nm UVP.jpg Photoinitiators n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 450nm Focusable
Lasers, 808nm LA5-6.jpg Dark, Opaque Laser n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 5w, 808nm
Lasers, 450nm LA5-6.jpg Opaque Laser n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 6w, 450nm
Lasers, 10μm LI40.jpg Translucent Laser n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 40w, 10μm
ST1 ST1.png Waxes, Plastics
LIGHT Drilling
Spindle Tool n/a 12VDC, 4A, 40W n/a n/a n/a 5,000 (with no load)
ST3 ST3.jpg Plastics, Brass
LIGHT Machining
Spindle Tool n/a 48VDC, 8.3A, 400W n/a n/a n/a 12,000 (with no load)

Note, for crosslinking heads, just see the standard heads and add the UV LED mechanism.

For details about Filament-based print heads, please visit our Filament_Heads page.

For details about Reservoir-based print heads, please visit our Reservoir_Heads page.

Other Accessories

Accessories other than print heads are available, some of which take a tool position.

For more details about Lasers, see the Lasers page.

For more details about Spindle Tools and other accessories, see the Other_accessories page.