Hydras
Hydra Models
The Hydras are our Gantry models, introduced in 2016. In these models we move the heads in the X/Y and the bed only in the Z, allowing for faster print speeds and heavier fixturing.
Comparison
The following chart compares and contrasts the various Hydra models:
| Designation | Freestanding Enclosed, Heated |
Freestanding Enclosed, Heated |
Benchtop Enclosed, Heated | ||||
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| Hydra 16AS Standard |
Hydra 16AT Tall |
Hydra 21 | |||||
| Target Users |
Laboratory Research | Laboratory Research | Laboratory Research | ||||
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| Placement Mechanism |
Freestanding (Floor) Model Gantry Design |
Freestanding (Floor) Model Gantry Design |
Benchtop Model Gantry Design | ||||
| Exterior Dimensions, XxYxZ (closed) |
48x35x50 in 120x88x125 cm |
48x35x60 in 120x88x153 cm |
42x24x33 in 107x61x84 cm | ||||
| Power Requirements |
15 A / 110-120 VAC / 60 Hz 8 A / 220-240 VAC / 50 Hz | ||||||
| Build Volume | 16x12x10 in 400x300x250 mm or 24x16x10 in 600x400x250 mm |
16x12x20 in 600x400x500 mm or 24x16x20 in 600x400x500 mm |
16x12x10 in 400x300x250 mm | ||||
| Bed Temperatures |
120°C / 200°C option / -5°C option Note that 200°C beds larger than 400x300mm require 230VAC for optimal heating. | ||||||
| Bed RTDs | 1k PLAT | ||||||
| X/Y Printing Speeds |
Up to 60 mm/sec|- | Enclosure | Heated to 55°C | ||||
| Motion Control | 3-Phase with Closed-Loop Feedback | ||||||
| Positional Resolution X/Y/Z in µm |
6 / 6 / 1 | ||||||
| Positional Accuracy X/Y/Z in µm |
60 / 60 / 10 | ||||||
| Positional Repeatability X/Y/Z in µm |
60 / 60 / 10 | ||||||
| Precise X/Y Output for Bioplots |
100 µm lines 200 µm spacing | ||||||
| Precise Z output for Bioplots |
25 µm layers | ||||||
| Tool Positions Optional |
Five Ten | ||||||
| Reservoir Ambient Options |
All EMO, SDS, DSD and SMH Heads | ||||||
| Reservoir Temp Ctrl Options |
All VOL, KRA, TAM, RSD, and HSD Heads | ||||||
| Filament Options |
All MK1-250, MK2-250 and MK1-450 Heads | ||||||
| Low Power Laser Options |
6w, 450nm, GaN Diode and 2w, 450nm GaN Diode | ||||||
| High Power Laser Options |
40w ~10 µm, CO2 | (coming soon) | |||||
| Spindle Tool Compatibility |
Standard Three-Phase | ||||||
| Max Axes | Max of 5: X, Y, Z Optional 4th A Axis (Lathe) Optional 4/5th Axes (Trunion) | ||||||
| Pick & Place Compatibility |
Yes | ||||||
| Other Options |
Quiet Storm Fan, Microscope | ||||||
The Hydra Series
The Hydra 16A models have hard resolution (with encoder feedback) of 20 microns in the X and Y, and 0.8 microns in the Z in standard mode. In microstepping mode, we can achieve soft resolution of 4 microns in the X and Y. It comes standard with two tool positions, but can take additional yokes to handle more.
There are three models, as detailed above. The differences are:
- The Hydra 16A-S (standard) has a 250mm Z and stands on the floor, with the following options:
- Can take a bed at 400x300mm or 600x400mm at 120°C or 200°C, or a sub-ambient bed;
- Can take the 40W CO2 laser and 5W, 450nm diode laser;
- Can take the Pick and Place setup; and
- Can take the 3-Phase and 1-Phase spindle tools.
- The Hydra 16A-T (tall) has a 500mm Z and stands on the floor, with the following options:
- Can take a bed at 400x300mm or 600x400mm at 120°C or 200°C, or a sub-ambient bed;
- Can take the 5W, 450nm diode laser (NO CO2 LASER);
- Can take the Pick and Place setup; and
- Can take the 3-Phase and 1-Phase spindle tools.
