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:

Printer Model Comparison

Designation	Hydra (Freestanding) Floor Models formerly the 16A			Hydra Bench top Model formerly the 17A
	Hydra 430	Hydra 640	Hydra 645	Hydra 340
Target Users	Industrial Manufacturing			Commercial Manufacturing
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Placement Mechanism	Floor Model Gantry Design			Benchtop Model Gantry Design
Exterior Dimensions, XxYxZ (closed)	48x35x68 in 1200x875x1400 mm			41x27x28 in 104x69x71mm
Power Requirements	15A / 110VAC / 60 Hz 8A / 220VAC / 50Hz			15A / 110VAC / 60 Hz 8A / 220VAC / 50Hz
Build Volume	16x12x10 in 400x300x250 mm	24x16x10 in 600x400x250 mm	24x16x20 in 600x400x500 mm	12x16x10 in 300x400x250 mm
X/Y Printing Speeds	Up to 40 mm/sec			Up to 40 mm/sec
Enclosure	Heated			Heated
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	30 / 30 / 5			30 / 30 / 5
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 80w, ~10μm, CO2			Not Applicable
Spindle Tool Compatibility	Standard *High Power in Dev.			Standard
Other Options	Quiet Storm Fan, Microscope