22 IDEX High-Temp 3D Printer – Vision Miner

MADE FOR ADVANCED USERS:
OPEN SOURCE EXPERIENCE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

With dual independent extruders capable of 500ºC, an actively-heated chamber reaching 90ºC, and a triple-motor, true-self-leveling 200ºC bed, coupled with the fully open material system, the 22 IDEX is unlocking the potential of in-house additive manufacturing, at a price that disrupts everything the industry has seen before.

Current wait list: new orders shipping May 2023

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PARTNERED WITH THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY

QUICK SPECS:

500ºC
NOZZLE
350 x 350 x 450mm
BUILD VOLUME
DUAL-GEAR, DIRECT DRIVE
INDEPENDENT DUAL EXTRUDERS
200ºC
BUILD PLATE
AMERICAN SUPPORT
FROM VISION MINER
TRIPLE MOTOR
TRUE SELF-LEVELING
90ºC
HEATED CHAMBER
500mm/s
MAX PRINT SPEED
ANY SLICER
ANY MATERIAL
MANUFACTURED IN EUROPE

DESIGNED FOR

PERFORMANCE MATERIALS

UNLIMITED FILAMENT OPTIONS

500ºC

Independent Dual-Extruder Hotends

Maximum temperatures give you the ability to print any Performance Thermoplastic on the market, from PLA to PEEK, PEKK, ULTEM™ , PPSU, and more. Unlike other machines, BOTH hotends reach the full 500ºC, enabling multi-material, copy mode, mirror mode, and full use of supports - soluble and otherwise.

200ºC

True Self-Leveling Build Plate

Never manually level your bed again. Triple Z-Axis motors enable true self-leveling of the build platform, combined with 128-point+ mesh leveling (technically unlimited points), so the hotends will compensate for any variation in the build surface. On top of that (literally), the QUAD-motor XY gantry squares itself -- your parts will maintain accuracy over time, without having to constantly recalibrate.

90ºC

Actively Heated Chamber

Performance thermoplastics are next to impossible without a heated build environment - the 22 IDEX heats up to 90ºC, enabling functional high-temp materials with solid mechanical properties. 

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION

MADE USING TOP-OF-THE-LINE COMPONENTS

LINEAR RAILS

Genuine Hiwin Linear-Rail Motion System

We were tired of poor construction and cheap components - when building the 22 IDEX, we ensured it was constructed only with the highest quality components, giving you the precision of an industrial machine on your desk. Robust high-temp stepper motors, linear rails, German wiring and industry-leading electronics means you get consistent print quality and accuracy, while minimizing overall system maintenance. Using genuin rails and extra-wide Kevlar Belts, the 22 IDEX stays in-spec with ease.

TRIPLE MOTOR Z-AXIS

True Self-Leveling Build Platform

Most printers require manual leveling, in addition to planar-offset or mesh-leveling. Not so, with the 22 IDEX - we've integrated three Z-Axis motors to physically level the build platform before each print, combined with a 128-point mesh leveling process to eliminate all guesswork. This means that your prints will start at the perfect height, every single time. It's a game-changer.

NON-PLANAR READY

6 Independent Axis and 5 Degrees of Freedom

The self-leveling bed and auto-squaring XY gantry not only makes great prints, but enables non-planar printing to an entirely new level -- you're not just buying any other 3D Printer, the 22 IDEX is prepared to take on a whole new world of multi-axis 3D Printing. All 6 axis are independent, giving you a full 5 degrees of freedom, meaning your machine is already prepared for the next generation of non-planar printing and slicing software, once it becomes available.

INDUSTRY-LEADING FEATURES

Built-in Automatic Filament Drying System

The filament on the 22 IDEX is stored inside the chamber while printing -- this means that when using the heated chamber with hygroscopic filaments (read: most filaments), the filament is kept dry, eliminating much of the oozing, blobbing, and poor surface finishes due to moisture.

Auto Shutoff and Safety Systems, with Power Loss Recovery

Safety is paramount, in the workplace and workshop. That's why we've insured extreme measures to protect the safety of you and your team - the printer will automatically shut down if it senses overheating, thermal runaways, or electrical errors. High-quality Solid State Relays and German wires are just a fraction of the safety features designed into the machine, from the ground up.

Dual-Geared Direct Drive Extruders on both Hotends

Want to print Flexible materials? Go for it! Carbon Fiber and Glass Fiber filaments? No problem! These powerful extruders can handle not only the toughest filaments, but the softest ones too. On top of that, the 22 IDEX comes with hardened steel nozzles, standard. This means you can produce parts in CF Nylon, CFPEEK, or any other abrasive composites, straight out of the box.

AMERICAN SERVICE & SUPPORT

We're here to help you -- that's our promise, becuase if you win, we win.

We cross-train our team to use everything we sell -- there's a good chance that whoever answers your phone call, can also solve your technical problems, should any occur. In the rare event you need an expert, we staff passionate additive manufacturing techs to help you.

No time zone differences. No language barriers. No more total-lack-of-communication-for-months-at-a-time only to be sent to a new rep in another country. Nope, none of that. You'll be speaking with a real person, someone who knows the industry and can help solve real-world problems.
The guys working in the shop are the ones taking your call, to help you figure out your challenge. Not some trainee with step-by-step FAQ's you could find online (did we mention our extensive documentation and video tutorials? Most situations are easily resolved with a quick search, before you even pick up the phone)

No scripted auto-attendant generic answers, just real people with real problem-solving skills. We work via phone, email, and video conferencing to ensure whatever your problem is, we get you back up and into production time as quickly as possible.

INDUSTRY-PROVEN TECH

MADE USING CUTTING-EDGE PARTS

HIGH-FLOW HOTEND

Extra-Large Heat Block with Titanium Heat Breaks

Crank out more parts in less time, with one of the highest-flowing hotend designs available.

OPEN-SOURCE FIRMWARE

Duet 2 RepRap Firmware, Silent Trinamic Stepper Drivers

Unlimited extensibility with industry-standard electronics -- add a Raspberry Pi, more motors, other features -- plus, you can use any slicer you want, on any system - Windows PC, Mac, or Linux. Modify to your heart's content.

ANY SLICER, ANY COMPUTER, ANY MATERIAL

Duet 2 web interface means: your computer will work, as-is.

The Integrated WiFi (or ethernet, for our DOD customers) web interface and standard RepRap firmware makes the machine easy to control, from anywhere in the shop. Use your workstation, laptop, tablet or phone to control the printer -- using macros, or custom configurations you develop for your own needs.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

Printing Technology

Fused Filament Fabrication, or Fused Deposition Modeling (FFF, FDM)

Build Volume

• 350 x 350 x 450 mm
• 13.7 x 13.7 x 17.7 in
• 55,000 cm^3
• 3,356 in^3

Build Platform Material

• Hot-Swappable Hardened  Textured Glass + Optional Coatings
• Optional High-Temperature • Carbon Fiber
• Optional PEEK+CF Composite Buildplate

Motion System

• HIWIN Linear Rails
• Ultra Wide 12mm Kevlar Belts
• High-Temp Stepper Motors
• 6 Independent Axis and 5 DoF
• Silent Trinamic Stepper Drivers
• Quad X/Y-Axis Motors
• Triple Z-Axis Motors
• Self-Squaring X/Y Gantry

Build Platform Leveling

• True Automatic Mechanical Bed Leveling with 3 Z-axis Motors
• Adaptive 128-point+ mesh leveling (BLTouch)
• MAJOR UPDATE COMING

Tool Heads
• Independent Dual-Geared Direct-Drive Dual Extruders
• Volcano Style Heat blocks
• Titanium Heat Breaks
• MAJOR UPDATE COMING

Layer Resolution

• 0.005” (125 micron, all Axis, real-world application - remember, you are using a round nozzle orifice - higher accuracy is achievable)
• 50-500 Micron Standard Layers

Speeds

• Travel Speed: 500mm/s 

Printing speeds depend on material. 300mm/s is stable in PLA, 500mm/s is possible. Most high-temp polymers print from 30-100mm/s. 

Filament Diameter

Standard 1.75mm Filament

Fully Open Material System

Nozzles

Included:

• Hardened Steel 0.4mm


Available Options:

Hardened Steel:
• 0.2,0.4,0.6,0.8, 1.0, 1.2 mm
Brass:
• 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.2 mm
Nickel-Plated Copper:
• 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.2 mm


• Integrated Nozzle Wipers

Position Accuracy

• X/Y: 10 μm
• Z: 7 μm

Regulatory Compliance

• CE, CSA/UL available upon request

Warranty

• Standard 1-year Limited Warranty
• Premium and Extended Warranties Available• 

Operating Temperatures

• Operating: +64 - 86ºF (+18 - 30ºC)
• Storage: +50 - 113ºC (+10 - 45ºC)

Fume Extraction / Filtration

• Optional Integrated inlet/outlet for external fume extraction  (purchased separately)

• Optional HEPA + Active Carbon Filter

Extruder Temperature

500°C

Build Plate Temperature

200°C

Chamber Temperature

90°C

Active Convection Heating

Input File Type

Standard G-code, RepRap based

Compatible Slicers

Any RepRap-Compatible  slicer:
Cura
Simplify3D
Slic3r

Predefined Profiles Available

Operator Interface

• Complete Web Interface
• Full Remote Access
• Voice Control
• Integrated Wifi (Standard)
• Ethernet (optional)
• USB Connection

Internal Storage

16GB (expandable)

Supported Computer OS

Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android,  iOS

Power Consumption

• 110V AC, 50/60Hz, 

• Standard USA Plug

• 240V version available

Machine Dimensions

Machine Dimensions:

580 x 560 x 740 mm

23" x 22" x 29"


Recommended Footprint:

1000 x 600 x 1000 mm

40"x 24" x 40"


Machine Weight:

160lbs

73kg

Shipping Weight & Dimensions

Export-Compliant Crate

180lbs / 82kg

Materials

Any 1.75mm Filament:

PEEK, PEI, PEI Blends, PPSU, PA/CF, Nylon (PA66, PA6, PA12, etc), PC, PC Alloys, PA, ABS, ASA, Carbon Fiber-Filled, Metal-Filled, Glass-Filled, Nylon, PETG, ESD Materials, HIPS, TPU, PLA, PVA, and more

Carbon fiber and glass-filled variants of the above + Various soluble and break-away support materials, 100% Open Material System

Materials / Filament Storage

Integrated Heated Storage
Filament rests inside the heated chamber while printing, preventing moisture uptake, enabling ultra-long print times with hygroscopic polymers

Safety

• Auto Shutoff
• Overheat & Thermal Runaway Protection
• German-manufactured Wiring
• High-Quality Components