Chromatic 3D Materials launches the RX-Flow 2500 printer

Chromatic 3D Materials, a 3D printing materials and technology company, has expanded its RX-Flow printer range for printing thermoset polyurethane parts with the addition of RX-Flow 2500. The new printer has a more compact workspace of 348 x 543 x 194 mm (13.7” x 21.4” x 7.63”) but maintains the cost efficiency, speed, and quality output of the larger RX-Flow models.

RX-Flow 2500 is suitable for manufacturers that wish to print durable, flexible parts, at low cost by forgoing molds and minimizing waste. With a starting price of less than $30,000, this smaller unit fits well into the range of affordable printers for printing standard industrial polyurethane parts as well as multi-material parts, over-molded parts, and parts that are printed directly onto fabric, metal, and other substrates. It is also often more cost-effective and quicker than building molds for small- and medium-size production runs or prototypes. Moreover, the printer technology minimizes material waste – saving some customers up to 90% in material costs versus traditional production technologies.

With RX-Flow 2500, manufacturers can also increase speed to market by quickly iterating new designs and printing finished parts in various sizes and a variety of specifications. The unit has print speeds of 5,100 mm per minute along the X- and Y-axes, and 3,000 mm per minute along the Z-axis. As an example of the printer’s speed, the company printed more than 300 O-rings in one hour for a leading provider of components for the HVAC and refrigeration industry.

RX-Flow 2500 is designed to print high-quality thermoset polyurethanes for industrial and consumer applications that demand durability and flexibility. Like other RX-Flow printers, the unit works with Chromatic’s printable polyurethanes with Shore A hardness ranging from 50-90. These materials have the same 3D strength and compression set as injection-molded parts.

“RX-Flow 2500 is a compact industrial 3D printer that pushes the boundaries of performance and speed. It empowers manufacturers, researchers, and innovators to bring their ideas to life with unprecedented efficiency by accelerating the production process and reducing time-to-market without compromising quality,” said Cora Leibig, CEO of Chromatic 3D Materials.