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3D printer parts - How to make a 3D printer from igus® parts

3D printer parts need to be long lasting and fit your exact measurements. Are you currently building your very own 3D printer? Luckily at igus® we can provide you with all the necessary parts to get your printer moving lubrication free! See our entire list of relevant products below

Lubrication-free and maintenance-free technologies and components from igus are already playing a central role in most assembly kits and blueprints for 3D printers. Tribologically optimised high-performance polymers ensure enhanced 3D printing technology and lower costs.

Would you like more information about igus® parts in 3D printers or advice on making a 3D printer? Our experts will be happy to get in touch with you.

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Read our blog on how to build a 3D printer using igus® parts here

3D printer parts by igus®

E2 micro energy chain

E2 chain
  • High torsion resistance
  • Smallest inner heights and bending radii
  • Large pins for long service life
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W guides and rails

drylin w
  • Corrosion-resistant, wear-resistant and hygienic
  • Resistant to dirt, dust and humidity
  • Quiet operation
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Stepper motors

stepper motor
  • Powerful in five sizes
  • Motors with metric connector or standard wires
  • With encoder and brake for extra safety
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Trapezoidial lead screw

dryspin
  • Anti-backlash function available
  • FDA approved available
  • Maintenance-free dry operation
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W pillow block bearings

pillow block bearing
  • Fast bearing change without dissasembly
  • Smart maintenance directly on the rail
  • Roller bearing
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Linear bearings

linear bearings
  • Low coeddicient of friction
  • Very quiet operation
  • Robust and reliable
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i180-PF filament

3D filament
  • Good combination of high wear resistance
  • Good processing ability with an enclosed printer and igus® adhesive film.
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High helix lead screw

dryspin
  • High helix, trapezoidal and metric threads
  • Stainless steel, steel or hard anodised aluminium
  • Up to 30% longer service life
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Single and double rails

rails
  • Robust and rust-proof
  • Media-resistant
  • Lengths of up to 400mm
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Do you need 3D printed parts custom printed?

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Do you require individual, wear-resistant components for building your 3D printer or are looking for solutions for quickly manufacturing abrasion-resistant prototypes or small volumes**?**

Then you can use the igus® 3D printing service: simply upload CAD, select material and compare prices right away.  The completed parts are ready to ship in one to three days. We also offer 3D printing materials for food contact, ESD protection, fire safety and further special properties.

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Application examples of igus® 3D printer parts

3D printing and house construction

Extreme precision and performance: XXL 3D printer

3D printing and house construction? Do they have anything to do with each other? The example of the Dutch "Europe Building" in the Amsterdam Marine Quarter shows that it works. Our drylin e-linear robots and engineering expertise made this possible.

Cost-effective 3D printer by the company Cobot

Quick assembly, cost-effective price, high quality

The 3D printer from Cobot impresses not only with its large installation space but also with its innovative design. The few installed parts are fail-safe and give the machine a modular and quickly assembled design. Our drylin linear technology enables completely lubrication-free and maintenance-free operation.

Low-noise 3D printer by the company EVO-tech

Ready-to-install system solution in 3D printers from EVO tech

Where there is little installation space, space-saving products and cables with tight bend radii are in demand. A completely ready-to-install complete solution consisting of energy chain, cables, drylin linear bearings and motor unit fits into the compact design of this 3D printer from EVO tech GmbH.

3D printer with outstanding running performance

Cost-effective serial printer with high running performance

High running performance, lubrication-free and robust: these are the requirements for linear components in 3D printers. Even in the first serial printer from Kiel-based company Kühling&Kühling, the drylin linear bearings used must withstand high accelerations and temperatures of up to 80°C.

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High-performance 3D printer with drylin low profile guides

This 3D printer allows rapid creation of plastic prototypes. The printer is characterised by a high degree of flexibility, which is achieved, among other things, by a print head for two filaments and linear guides with flexible magnetic joints. For fast, low-noise and precise movements, the developers relied on our drylin linear guides and carriages.

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3D printer for metal parts: precision at 150°C and dust

This laser-based 3D printing machine creates custom metal parts from titanium, aluminium, steel, or even gold. The printing process requires maximum precision when applying metal powder layers at high temperatures. For this reason, the manufacturer relies on a drylin linear guide system.

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Compact and cost-effective 3D resin printer

The central element of a 3D DLP resin printer is the Z axis motion system. A solution was sought here that guarantees high accuracy and is cost-effective.
Our iglidur bearings and drylin linear guides ensure, among other things, smooth movement of the pressure carriage and a minimum print resolution of 37.5 micrometres.