The Scara V4 is our most versatile machine capable of printing large-scale clay and cementitious objects. The advanced design and substantial construction can take on board loads like the 3D Potter 3600ml and 4000ml clay extruders. Scara V4 The Scara V4 is our next-generation clay and cement 3D printer. The V4 prints with clay, paste-like, and cementitious materials. It has a much larger build volume than the Cartesian models, the added build space allows the machine to be dual-purpose and print in both clay and cementitious materials. Speed and Noise The Scara V4 is capable of extreme speeds however speed is relative when it comes to ceramic and cementuous 3D printing. Realistically you won’t want to exceed 150 mm/s. Many factors determine the speed like nozzle size, layer height, and achieving a good adhesion on the interlayer of the clay. Even with a fast printing speed the printer maintains low noise, which allows operation in any area without disturbing the surrounding environment. Construction and Design The SCARA V4 is capable of achieving high precision and accuracy through diligent design and robust construction techniques. The majority of this printer is crafted out of heavy Industrial grade cast aluminum utilizing CNC-manufactured components for maximum strength accuracy and rigidity. The main rail components are from IGUS* which is one of the leading German manufacturers of precision guide rails. The drive motors are closed-loop stepper motors. These have onboard computers with telemetry that continually update their position for zero error positioning. In addition to closed-loop stepper motors, the Scara V4 Utilizes sophisticated harmonic drive units. These are the same drives used on large industrial robots similar to the ones that are now in many large manufacturing facilities. These drives are extremely heavy-duty and capable of precision movement down to fractions of a degree. This means very precise prints with no backlash or jittery movements at realistic speeds. These drives are designed for maximum rigidity with extreme accuracy. User interface (WiFi) Duet Web Control is a fully developed UI for the Scara. Opened in a web browser, it can be used on your laptop, tablet, phone, or other WiFi-capable device. Once a print is started, it shows information about the model being printed. Layer times, estimated time remaining, file information, and more are available for viewing. It also allows for print and extrusion speed control to be adjusted in real time. Compatible Machines: Auger HP (Aluminum 24/75): Print small to medium-sized objects using cementitious materials with minimal cleanup - https://3dpotter.com/product/auger-hp-aluminum-24-75/ Auger HP (Stainless Steel 75): Print small to medium-sized objects using cementitious materials with minimal cleanup - https://3dpotter.com/product/auger-system/ Mixcell System: Designed for the injection of accelerants and coloring additives into the cementitious materials - https://3dpotter.com/product/coyote-mixcell-and-accelerant-pump/
