Hydras

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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 Freestanding
Enclosed, Heated
Freestanding
Enclosed, Heated
Benchtop
Enclosed, Heated
Hydra 16AS
Standard
Hydra 16AT
Tall
Hydra 21
Target
Users
Laboratory Research Laboratory Research Laboratory Research
Image
Placement
Mechanism
Freestanding (Floor) Model
Gantry Design
Freestanding (Floor) Model
Gantry Design
Benchtop Model
Gantry Design
Exterior Dimensions,
XxYxZ (closed)
48x35x50 in
120x88x125 cm
48x35x60 in
120x88x153 cm
42x24x33 in
107x61x84 cm
Power
Requirements
15 A / 110-120 VAC / 60 Hz
8 A / 220-240 VAC / 50 Hz
Build Volume 16x12x10 in
400x300x250 mm
or
24x16x10 in
600x400x250 mm
16x12x20 in
600x400x500 mm
or
24x16x20 in
600x400x500 mm
16x12x10 in
400x300x250 mm
Bed
Temperatures
120°C / 200°C option / -5°C option
Note that 200°C beds larger than 400x300mm
require 230VAC for optimal heating.
Bed RTDs 1k PLAT
X/Y Printing
Speeds
Up to 60 mm/sec
Enclosure Heated to 55°C
Motion Control 3-Phase with
Closed-Loop Feedback
Positional Resolution
X/Y/Z in µm
6 / 6 / 1
Positional Accuracy
X/Y/Z in µm
60 / 60 / 10
Positional Repeatability
X/Y/Z in µm
60 / 60 / 10
Precise X/Y Output
for Bioplots
100 µm lines
200 µm spacing
Precise Z output
for Bioplots
25 µm layers
Tool Positions
Optional
Five
Ten
Reservoir
Ambient
Options
All EMO, SDS, DSD and SMH Heads
Reservoir
Temp Ctrl
Options
All VOL, KRA, TAM, RSD, and HSD Heads
Filament
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 (coming soon)
Spindle Tool
Compatibility
Standard
Three-Phase
Max Axes Max of 5: X, Y, Z
Optional 4th A Axis (Lathe)
Optional 4/5th Axes (Trunion)
Pick & Place
Compatibility
Yes
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.