Since 2016, Snapmaker as a company has been manufacturing some of the best 3-in-1 3D printers’ commercial in the market. The idea behind their designs is to give makers machines that can turn their countless ideas into reality. Their 3D printer commercial has a well-built all-metal exterior that can be assembled easily, and the transition between the three different functions that the printers have is smooth and swift.
The three functions that the Snapmaker 3-in-1 3D printer commercial has are; 3D printing, Laser engraving and cutting, and CNC carving. In this article, we will briefly look into the two 3-in-1 3D printers that Snapmaker released recently.
Snapmaker 2.0 A350T bundle/A250T bundle high-resolution 3D printer.
The Snapmaker 2.0 3-in-1 high-resolution 3D printers come in two sizes, the A250T bundle, and the A350T bundle. They are more intelligent, faster, and more powerful and the big difference between the two is their build volume, but all the other features are the same.
Apart from their significant build volume that allows you to work on big projects and that they are 3-in-1 high-resolution 3D printers, there are a few other things that make these two printers stand out;
- Power controller – A particular chip has been installed inside the controller to transmit all messages, allowing easy modification and inclusion of additional ports and controls.
- WIFI connectivity- these two bundles have Wi-Fi connectivity features and a USB cable port to upload your designs. With these features, you can connect your Snapmaker 2.0 3-in-1 high-resolution 3D printer to any configuration of your choice.
- One software for all functions – the Snapmaker Luban is 3-in-1 software that can control all parts of the Snapmaker 2.0 3-in-1 high-resolution 3D printers. It supports multiple languages and is open source.
- ADD-ONS – Several add-ons are compatible with these two Snapmaker 2.0 3-in-1 high-resolution 3D printers; they are made for safety and more functionality. The air purifier, the emergency safety button, and the enclosure are made for general security, whereas the rotary module and the CAN hub improve functionality.
Snapmaker Artisan, a high-resolution 3D printer
Available on pre-order until December this year, the Snapmaker Artisan high-resolution 3D printer is ideally the most powerful recent 3D printing machine for both beginners and experienced 3D printer users.
Just like the previous Snapmaker modules, the Artisan high-resolution printer has three functions, 3D printing, laser engraving and cutting, and CNC milling. However, it has a larger working area than Snapmaker 2.0 AT bundles, of 400*400*400 mm build volume, which means larger objects can be made. Additionally, it has quick-swappable tool heads, platforms, and hot ends, allowing you to shift among the three functions within one minute without using screws.
When building this powerhouse machine, Snapmaker significantly increased the laser power to 10W, making it better than most 3D printer commercials, which have tiny laser power of about 1-2W. In addition, the 10W laser power is much stronger and greater, allowing users room for much more laser engraving and cutting possibilities. It is also equipped with a 200W CNC module that further improves the CNC performance while keeping the ER11 collet, customized clamp sets, and dustproof designs that are highly acclaimed by users, offering you a new desktop CNC experience.
The dual extrusion is another essential feature added to this high-resolution 3D printer. The second added extruder can use soluble support materials, allowing the 3D printing of very complex objects. In addition, the dual extruders are designed to lift automatically when not in use, making the possibilities of print failure minimal.
Other features included in the Snapmaker Artisan high-resolution 3D printer are the laser-free Snapmaker Enclosure, free 3-in-1 Snapmaker Luban software, and a 7″ wide touchscreen. It is also compatible with most Snapmaker modules and add-ons, including the Rotary module, the CAN hub, and the air purifier.