RapMan 3.2 3D Printer Kit Ultimate (DH-NS)
Bring your 3D models and CAD drawings to life with the RapMan 3.2 3D printer kit. Build this machine yourself and start creating prototypes, models, RC parts, toys…the list is endless!
RapMan 3.2 3D Printer Kit - Ultimate
Bring your 3D models and CAD drawings to life with the dual-head RapMan 3.2 3D printer kit. Build this machine yourself and start creating prototypes, models, RC parts, toys…the list is endless!
BFB 3D printers are based on additive layer manufacturing (ALM) methods. Using thermoplastics, a BFB 3D printer heats the material through the extruder (or print head). The extruder then pushes out a very fine plastic thread which is applied layer by layer according to x and y co-ordinates, building a solid, 3D object.
A perfect machine for students, educators and hobbyists alike.
- The first cost-effective 3D printer kit on the market.
- Desktop sized with large print area (up to 270 x 205 x 210mm)
- Affordable materials for uninterrupted production.
- Touch screen interface
- Reads files directly from USB drive - no PC connectivity required
- No maintenance contract required
The Ultimate 3D printer kit
The double-head RapMan 3.2 3D printer kit means you can now print with support material! This kit includes the following to get you started:
- Double head upgrade kit (including pre-built hot ends)
- A 25-way D-sub connector with a screw terminal that eliminates the need for a soldering iron
- 2kg of material (1kg white ABD and 1kg clear PLA)
- Additional filament reel holder
Complemented by BFB Axon 2 software
- Purpose-written software to easily convert your STL files so they’re ready for printing.
- Friendly and familiar user interface
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MAXIMUM BUILD SIZE |
RAPMAN 3.2 SINGLE HEAD |
RAPMAN 3.2 DOUBLE HEAD (single head print) |
RAPMAN 3.2 DOUBLE HEAD (double head print) |
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X Axis |
270mm (10 ⅝ inches) |
190mm (7 ½ inches) |
120mm (4 ½ inches) |
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Y Axis |
205mm (8 inches) |
205mm (8 inches) |
205mm (8 inches) |
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Z Axis |
210mm (8 ¼ inches) |
210mm (8 ¼ inches) |
210mm (8 ¼ inches) |
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Please note print size will vary from build size and is dependent on print material specifications We recommend that you limit ABS prints to 100mm (x) by100mm (y) and PLA prints to 200mm (x) by 200mm (y). Larger prints may be accomplished within the constraints of the machine depending on geometry. |
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Z Axis Resolution |
0.125mm (0.005 inches / 125 microns) |
0.125mm (0.005 inches / 125 microns) |
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Print Tolerance |
x and y axis +/- 1% of object dimension or +/-0.2mm (0.008”/200 microns) whichever is greater z axis +/- half the processed z resolution Shrinkage and warping can occur on models and is material and geometry dependent. |
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Print Speed Extruded Volume |
Maximum 15mm3 (⁹⁄₁₆th”3) per second print and polymer dependent. |
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Power Requirements |
60 Watts (5A @ 12V) |
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Approx. Weight |
17kg (37.5 Lbs) |
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Overall Dimensions Exc. - Extruder |
490mm (w) x 500mm (l) x 510mm (h) |
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Overall Dimensions Inc. - Extruder |
490mm (w) x 500mm (l) x 820mm (h) |
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Maximum Extruder Operating Temperature |
280oC (536oF) |
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Enjoy the build and learn about basic engineering and assembly skills It can take between two to three days from opening the box to printing your first parts. The build process is a gentle and enjoyable learning experience on its own, where you learn about many different aspects of engineering without realising it! The best part is that once you’ve built your RapMan 3.2 3D printer kit, you maintain it, so you don’t have to pay someone else to!
Printing, exploring, designing and developing
Once built and calibrated, the printing fun begins! It’s as easy as one, two, three…
- Draw your model in your 3D CAD package and export your file to STL format
- Import it into BFB Axon software, process to G Code and save to USB drive
- Insert the USB drive into the RapMan 3.2 machine, turn it on and print.
You now have a cost-effective solution which allows you to explore initial design concepts, develop them, and from your findings, turn them into finished objects. It can also be used as a low volume manufacturing tool - the possibilities are endless!
All BFB 3D printers include complimentary Axon 2 conversion software. This application converts your 3D model into layered slices (G-code), ready for printing on your machine. Other features and uses of Axon 2 include:
- Clear, familiar and easy to use interface
- Scaling, rotation and movement of parts on a simulated print bed
- Proven default settings for all BFB 3D printers
- Ability to create custom profiles as needed
- Imperial / metric conversion available
- Combined part and toolpath viewer
- Built-in STL file verification
- Profiles for multiple material / support material
Software upgrades can be downloaded from the BFB Technical Resources hub.
At this point in time, Axon 2 is only available on Windows OS.
The RapMan 3.2 Ultimate 3D printer kit, including the following components:
- 5mm panel pack
- 8mm panel pack
- Steel pack
- Bolt tray
- Packed PCB
- PCB transformer
- Stepper motor tray
- Short steel (bagged)
- Extruder (bagged)
- Double head upgrade kit
- Non-solder electronics kit
- Pre-built hot-ends
- Switches and belts (bagged)
- UPVC conduit
- PP conduit
- Test filament sample
- Motor wire set
- Scraper
- Power supply lead
- Additional filament reel holder
- 1kg ABS (white)
- 1kg PLA (clear)
Please note that we are not currently able to supply LED lit fans with our Rapman kits.