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>> Check, Cash, or Money Order
>> Purchase Order
Shipping Details - Please call for info.
>> Package Dimensions
>> Package Weight
>> Shipment Options
RapManUSA Technical Specs:
Dimensions of the machine
650mm x 570mm x 820mm (25.6in x 22.4in x 32.3in)
650mm x 570mm x 510mm (25.6in x 22.4in x 20.1in)
with the extruder removed
The machine is sturdy enough to withstand regular Student usage.
Maximum print dimensions
275mm x 205mm x 210mm
Print resolution
0.1 mm in the x and y and 0.4 mm in the z
(dependant also on temperature of material)
Printing Speeds
The Version 3 has a maximum feedrate of approx 17 mm3 per
second. We don't recommend running at that speed continually
but it can comfortably operated at 7 mm3 per second
(tested with ABS - figures will be less for HDPE). Also
don't forget that the speed limit is not entirely down to
the extruder but also down to thermal issues - go too
fast and you get a molten mess!
Materials which can be used to print & Costs
There are many different materials which can be used
to print with. We use thermoplastic polymers (listed
below) but you could use other materials too.
Costs: If using ABS plastic on reels, the cost for a kilogram reel is
$85; $75 each if you buy 5 or more. The amount of material used
is all dependent on the physical-3D-model that is printed and having
accurate settings so any waste is reduced.
Replacement Parts
We will be stocking replacement parts, if needed. The machine is
made in large part of acrylic cut on a laser. We have acrylic
pieces, motors, hardware and the electronics. There is little that
can fail.
Dimensions of the machine
650mm x 570mm x 820mm (25.6in x 22.4in x 32.3in)
650mm x 570mm x 510mm (25.6in x 22.4in x 20.1in)
with the extruder removed
The machine is sturdy enough to withstand regular Student usage.
Maximum print dimensions
275mm x 205mm x 210mm
Print resolution
0.1 mm in the x and y and 0.4 mm in the z
(dependant also on temperature of material)
Printing Speeds
The Version 3 has a maximum feedrate of approx 17 mm3 per
second. We don't recommend running at that speed continually
but it can comfortably operated at 7 mm3 per second
(tested with ABS - figures will be less for HDPE). Also
don't forget that the speed limit is not entirely down to
the extruder but also down to thermal issues - go too
fast and you get a molten mess!
Materials which can be used to print & Costs
There are many different materials which can be used
to print with. We use thermoplastic polymers (listed
below) but you could use other materials too.
- ABS (Acrylo nitrile Butadiene Styrene)
- HDPE (High Density Poly Ethylene)
- LDPE (High Density Poly Ethylene)
- PP (Poly Propylene)
- uPVC (unplasticised Poly Vinyl Chloride)
Costs: If using ABS plastic on reels, the cost for a kilogram reel is
$85; $75 each if you buy 5 or more. The amount of material used
is all dependent on the physical-3D-model that is printed and having
accurate settings so any waste is reduced.
Replacement Parts
We will be stocking replacement parts, if needed. The machine is
made in large part of acrylic cut on a laser. We have acrylic
pieces, motors, hardware and the electronics. There is little that
can fail.
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Build Information &
Technical Support
>> Materials List (Bill of Materials)
>> Tools required (included in the kit)
>> 3D PDF of General Assembly
Note: Download Adobe Reader 9 to view
this document correctly:
>> Extruder Build Manual
Building the RapManUSA KIt
The RapManUSA is a kit so Students
can learn assembly techniques while
building it; including the use of 3D
work instructions and assembly using
metric measurements;
Once built, it takes STL files from your
CAD system and can build parts using
extruded ABS plastic. The difference
between it and more expensive RP
machines is that Students must be
more involved in setting up the print on
this machine. Much like setting up a
CNC machine, they will need to define
the “speeds and feeds” of the build; in
this case head temperature and
extrusion speed for instance. So there
can, and will be, experimentation and
hopefully a deeper understanding of
how RP machines really work.
Technical Support
>> Materials List (Bill of Materials)
>> Tools required (included in the kit)
>> 3D PDF of General Assembly
Note: Download Adobe Reader 9 to view
this document correctly:
>> Extruder Build Manual
Building the RapManUSA KIt
The RapManUSA is a kit so Students
can learn assembly techniques while
building it; including the use of 3D
work instructions and assembly using
metric measurements;
Once built, it takes STL files from your
CAD system and can build parts using
extruded ABS plastic. The difference
between it and more expensive RP
machines is that Students must be
more involved in setting up the print on
this machine. Much like setting up a
CNC machine, they will need to define
the “speeds and feeds” of the build; in
this case head temperature and
extrusion speed for instance. So there
can, and will be, experimentation and
hopefully a deeper understanding of
how RP machines really work.
Buying Information:
Student Kit, All Parts Not Assembled
Student Kit, Pre-Assembled Extruder Head
Student Kit, Pre-Assembled
Student Kit, All Parts Not Assembled
Student Kit, Pre-Assembled Extruder Head
Student Kit, Pre-Assembled
Assembly Tip
As you start to build the
various corner block
sub-assemblies in
section 1.01-1.08, tag or
label each completed
sub-assembly. This will
make assembly of the
base with the vertical
rods much, much
easier as many of the
sub-assemblies look
very similar but can be
slightly different in
orientation or size.
As you start to build the
various corner block
sub-assemblies in
section 1.01-1.08, tag or
label each completed
sub-assembly. This will
make assembly of the
base with the vertical
rods much, much
easier as many of the
sub-assemblies look
very similar but can be
slightly different in
orientation or size.
DID YOU KNOW?
KeyCreator V9, the
industry-leading 3D
modeling software (with
NO Annual Fees!) is the
perfect software to
create RapMan .STL
files. As easy or as
complex as a Student's
skill level. For more
details on KeyCreator,
just click here!
KeyCreator V9, the
industry-leading 3D
modeling software (with
NO Annual Fees!) is the
perfect software to
create RapMan .STL
files. As easy or as
complex as a Student's
skill level. For more
details on KeyCreator,
just click here!