Hydras
Hydra Models
The Hydras are our Gantry models, introduced in 2016. In these models we move the heads in the X/Y and the bed only in the Z, allowing for faster print speeds and heavier fixturing.
Comparison
The following chart compares and contrasts the various Hydra models:
| Designation | Hydra 16A Freestanding Heated |
Hydra 17A Benchtop Heated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydra 16A-S Standard |
Hydra 16A-T Tall |
Hydra 340 | |
| Target Users |
Industrial Manufacturing | Commercial Manufacturing | |
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| Placement Mechanism |
Freestanding (Floor) Model Gantry Design |
Benchtop Model Gantry Design | |
| Exterior Dimensions, XxYxZ (closed) |
48x35x50 in 120x88x125 cm |
48x35x60 in 120x88x153 cm |
41x27x28 in 104x69x71 cm |
| Power Requirements |
15A / 110VAC / 60 Hz 8A / 220VAC / 50Hz |
15A / 110VAC / 60 Hz 8A / 220VAC / 50Hz | |
| Build Volume | 16x12x10 in 400x300x250 mm or 24x16x10 in 600x400x250 mm |
24x16x20 in 600x400x500 mm |
16x12x10 in 400x300x250 mm |
| Bed Temperatures |
120°C 200°C option sub-ambient option |
120°C 200°C option sub-ambient option | |
| 200°C Hotbed Note |
Note that 200°C beds larger than 400x300mm require 230VAC for optimal heating. | ||
| X/Y Printing Speeds |
Up to 50 mm/sec | Up to 50 mm/sec | |
| Enclosure | Heated to 55°C | Heated to 55°C | |
| Motion Control | 3-Phase with Closed-Loop Feedback |
3-Phase with Closed-Loop Feedback | |
| Positional Resolution X/Y/Z in µm |
6 / 6 / 1 | 6 / 6 / 1 | |
| Positional Accuracy X/Y/Z in µm |
60 / 60 / 10 | 60 / 60 / 10 | |
| Positional Repeatability X/Y/Z in µm |
60 / 60 / 10 | 60 / 60 / 10 | |
| Precise X/Y Output for Bioplots |
100 µm lines 200 µm spacing |
100 µm lines 200 µm spacing | |
| Precise Z output for Bioplots |
25 µm layers | 25 µm layers | |
| Tool Positions Optional |
Five Ten |
Five | |
| Cold Flow Options |
All EMO, COD, SDS, CSD, DSD and SMH Heads | ||
| Warm Flow Options |
All VOL, VCD, KRA and KCD Heads | ||
| Hot Flow Options |
All MK1-250, MK2-250 and MK1-450 Heads | ||
| Low Power Laser Options |
5w, 808nm, AlGaAs Diode and/or 6w, 450nm, GaN Diode | ||
| High Power Laser Options |
40w ~10 µm, CO2 | Not Applicable | 40w ~10 µm, CO2 |
| Spindle Tool Compatibility |
Standard Three-Phase |
Standard | |
| Other Options |
Quiet Storm Fan, Microscope | ||
The Hydra Series
The Hydra 16A and 17A 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 Hydra 17A has a 250mm Z and sits on a workbench or countertop, with the following options:
- Can take a bed at 400x300mm 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.
Overview of the Hydra line
