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

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
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Each of our Hyrel Printers are compared and contrasted in a table on our Printer_Overview page.

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

Modular Heads Comparison

The following chart compares and contrasts the various extrusion heads:

Extrusion Heads Comparison
Designation Image Material Viscosity Power 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
14:1
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
14:1
Higher Torque Available
n/a n/a 300 to 450°C n/a For High-Temp Material
SDS-1 SDS10.png Liquid, Gel Up to 100,000 cP NEMA 11
3:1
1cc Polypropylene Ambient Optional
~50 mW
Disposable Reservoir
Normal Torque
SDS-05 SDS05.jpg Liquid, Gel Up to 100,000 cP NEMA 11
3:1
05cc Polypropylene Ambient Optional
~50 mW
Disposable Reservoir
Normal Torque
SDS-10 SDS10.png Liquid, Gel Up to 100,000 cP NEMA 11
3:1
10cc Polypropylene Ambient Optional
~50 mW
Disposable Reservoir
Normal Torque
SDS-30 SDS30.jpg Liquid, Gel Up to 100,000 cP NEMA 11
3:1
30cc Polypropylene Ambient Optional Disposable Reservoir
Normal Torque
SDS-30XT SDS30.jpg Liquid, Gel Up to 300,000 cP NEMA 17
25.9:1
30cc Polypropylene Ambient Optional
~50 mW
Disposable Reservoir
Extra Torque
SDS-60 SDS60.png Liquid, Gel Up to 100,000 cP NEMA 11
3:1
60cc Polypropylene Ambient Optional
~50 mW
Disposable Reservoir
Normal Torque
SDS-60XT SDS60.png Liquid, Gel Up to 300,000 cP NEMA 17
25.9:1
60cc Polypropylene Ambient Optional
~50 mW
Disposable Reservoir
Extra Torque
SDS-150XT 50px Liquid, Gel Up to 300,000 cP NEMA 17
25.9:1
60cc Polypropylene Ambient Optional
~50 mW
Disposable Reservoir
Extra Torque
DSD-50 50px Two-part Mixtures Up to 100,000 cP NEMA 11
1:1
25cc each part Polypropylene Ambient Optional
~50 mW
Disposable Reservoirs
Normal Torque
1:1, 2:1, 3:1 Blend Ratios
SMH-2 SMH2.jpg Two-part Mixtures Up to 100,000 cP NEMA 11
1:1 Gear Ratio
Up to 150cc each part Depends on feeding heads Ambient Optional
~50 mW
*Fed by other heads
Variable Blend Ratios
HSD-10-Ardes HSD10 syringe.jpg Liquid, Gel Up to 100,000 cP NEMA 11
1:1
10cc Polyamide Up to 100°C Optional
~50 mW
n/a
HSD-30-BD HSD30.jpg Liquid, Gel Up to 100,000 cP NEMA 11
3:1
30cc Polypropylene Up to 50°C Optional
~50 mW
Disposable Reservoir
Normal Torque
RSD-30-BD RSD-30.jpg Liquid, Gel Up to 100,000 cP NEMA 11
3:1
30cc Polypropylene -5°C to 80°C Optional
~50 mW
Disposable Reservoir
Normal Torque
EMO EMO-25.png Liquid, Gel, Paste Up to 300,000 cP NEMA 11
19:1, 27:1
25cc Aluminum Ambient Optional
~50 mW
Reusable Reservoir
Normal Torque
VOL VOL-25.png Liquid, Gel, Paste Up to 300,000 cP NEMA 11
51:1
25cc Aluminum Up to 90°C Optional
~50 mW
Reusable Reservoir
Normal Torque
KR2 KR2.jpg Paste, Clay, Hot Glue Up to 1,000,000 cP NEMA 11
100:1
15cc Stainless Up to 180°C Optional
~50 mW
Reusable Reservoir
High Torque
TAM TAM.jpg Paste, Clay, Hot Glue Up to 1,000,000 cP NEMA 11
100:1
15cc Stainless Up to 270°C Optional
~50 mW
Reusable Reservoir
High Torque
UVP-365 nm UVP.jpg Photoinitiators n/a ~10 W n/a n/a n/a 365nm Focusable
UVP-405 nm UVP.jpg Photoinitiators n/a ~10 W n/a n/a n/a 405nm Focusable
UVP-450 nm UVP.jpg Photoinitiators n/a ~10 W n/a n/a n/a 450nm Focusable
Lasers, 808 nm LA5-6.jpg Dark, Opaque Laser 5 W n/a n/a n/a n/a 5 W, 808 nm
Lasers, 450 nm LA5-6.jpg Opaque Laser 6 W n/a n/a n/a n/a 6 W, 450 nm
Lasers, 10 μm LI40.jpg Translucent Laser 40 W n/a n/a n/a n/a 40 W, 10 μm
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.

Nordson and ViscoTec Heads

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Some customers have requested that we configure our equipment in such a way that heads from other companies like the Nordson Ultimus V heads or one of the Viscotec Vipro heads.

Yes, Hyrel equipment can accommodate these and other print heads with just a little custom code and a special tool holder. Please contact us if you have any questions at all.

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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.