BCN3D Omega I60 is a high-speed industrial 3D Printer built for the factory floor designed specifically to produce large-scale, strong tooling, jigs, and fixtures.

BCN3D Omega I60 has been designed from the ground up and features:

• Modernized BCN3D’s signature Independent Dual Extrusion (IDEX) technology: IDEX stands out as the sole extrusion system with the unique capability of printing using two independent heads. Users can double productivity with duplication and mirror modes or produce parts with support without cross-contamination. BCN3D Omega I60 is equipped with a refined IDEX technology, where the X motors remain stationary during the printing process. This design feature minimizes inertia, resulting in accelerated print speeds.

• HAQ-XY Kinematics: This motion architecture is considered one of the best systems for dual 3D printers and CNC machines, as it provides a lightweight, robust and precise approach. BCN3D Omega I60 utilizes an improved version of this kinematic system by placing the pulleys in a more optimal position. As a result, the system experiences a significant reduction in torsional moments along the X axis during the printing process. These torsional moments are highly undesirable as they can have detrimental effects on the system’s performance and potentially lead to undesired deformations in the X axis, thereby directly impacting the quality of the printed parts.

• Extrusion system: BCN3D Omega I60 equips a powerful extrusion system with industry-leading components, including 1.75 mm direct drive Bondtech LGX Pro extruders. This system provides more control and precision. It also includes custom E3D Revo hotends, which offer best-in-class extrusion reliability, as well as an easy-swap nozzle change.

• High speed ready: BCN3D Omega I60 is equipped with built-in accelerometers and 32-bit electronics, together with a custom version of Marlin 2.1. This combination enhances the capabilities of the BCN3D Omega I60, enabling it to efficiently manufacture parts at an impressive speed of 300 mm/s and achieve accelerations of 10 m/s². With this state-of-the-art platform, BCN3D Omega I60 is the only high-speed and IDEX 3D printer on the market, providing users with exceptional productivity.

• Active Heated Chamber: A heated chamber facilitates the manufacturing of engineering polymers by maintaining an ideal temperature for the printable part throughout the printing process. This temperature control ensures the uniform construction of the part, minimizing the formation of internal stresses. By heating the chamber close to the material’s glass transition temperature, it promotes relaxation and eliminates internal tensions during manufacturing, effectively preventing issues like warping and cracking. After completion, the part undergoes a gradual cooling process. All of this ensures the best dimensional accuracy and mechanical durability for the printed part. The BCN3D Omega I60 heated chamber can reach temperatures of up to 70ºC, making it ideal for printing materials such as ASA, PA, ABS and reinforced PA, among others.

• Massive print volume: The printing volume available in the BCN3DOmega I60 is 450 x 300 x 450 mm (17.7 x 11.8 x 17.7 in), offering up to 60 liters. This, combined with the heated chamber, gives BCN3D Omega I60 the ability to produce large technical parts.

• Material Operations System (MOS): This integrated material module offers a complete all-in-one experience. The MOS allows you to control not only the humidity, but also the temperature. It provides two key advantages: the ability to recover compromised material and the ability to preheat your filament before starting a print. This is especially important for engineering materials with higher heat deflection temperatures. Furthermore, the material operating system enables automatic filament loading and unloading. So, if your print job runs out of filament halfway through, the machine will automatically change the filament for you. BCN3D’s Omega I60 MOS can reach up to 70ºC (158 ºF) and provides an RH below 10%.

• XYZ assisted calibration: This technology, which uses piezoelectric sensors, eliminates much of the human interaction and ensures proper first-layer adhesion. It calibrates by measuring multiple points to adjust the height of the print surface (Z) and the offset (XY) between the nozzles.

Last but not least, BCN3D Omega I60 is equipped with a vast array of other important features such as a built-in camera, a flexible build plate, an Uninterruptible power supply (UPS), a Filament Runout Sensor (FRS), a barcode sensors for spool and components recognition, a andon light, a 7” capacitive touchscreen, an HEPA and Carbon filter, a Safety Pause function, an emergency stop button and WiFi or Ethernet connectivity functions.

Applications and materials

The portfolio of materials offered for BCN3D Omega I60 has been carefully selected to cater to specific verticals such as tooling, jigs and fixtures, short run production, masking, large prototyping, production line replacements, and end-use parts. The materials include:

• Omega Proto: A custom formulation developed for BCN3D Omega I60 and ideal for prototyping, jigs and fixtures, low load bearing alignment guides, and drill guides. It offers a smooth matte black surface finish and isotropic properties, making it suitable for both basic and functional prototyping.

• Omega Proto is the top choice for functional prototyping, producing precise parts with an ultra-premium surface finish. Omega Proto stands out for its exceptional versatility, providing remarkable durability, toughness, and chemical resistance. It surpasses PLA in strength, is more user-friendly than ABS, and delivers a surface finish superior to PETG. On top of that, Omega Proto offers great layer adhesion, creating stronger bonds between layers than what is achievable with typical prototyping materials.
• Omega Resistant Nylon is a custom copolymer of PA6 and PPA formulated especially for Omega I60 and designed for the most demanding manufacturing applications. This innovative material boasts exceptional resistance to chemicals, wear, and solvents, making it ideal for challenging environments. With superior heat deflection properties and printability surpassing traditional ABS and nylons, Omega Resistant Nylon sets a new standard for durability and performance in industrial settings. In fact, in terms of mechanical properties,
  it’s closer to Ultem™ 9085 than it is to standard FFF Nylon-based materials.
• Omega Tooling CF is a carbon fiber-reinforced PA6 copolymer filament designed exclusively for use with the Omega I60 printer. This specialized filament boasts remarkable strength, durability, thermal stability, and stiffness —characteristics you’d expect from carbon fiber materials. It excels in high-temperature environments, boasting a high heat deflection temperature (HDT) of 177ºC.
• Omega Impact ABS is highly impact-resistant and offers excellent heat resistance up to 90°C, making it ideal for durable casings and technical parts. It boasts an excellent surface appearance and is food-safe, complying with EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR standards. Also adhering to REACH and RoHS regulations, Omega Impact ABS is perfect for demanding professional use.

Customers have three pathways to choose from when selecting a filament for their BCN3D Omega I60. The first option is BCN3D Filaments, which encompasses all previously mentioned materials as well as upcoming materials currently in development and scheduled for future release. The second option is the Open Filament Network, where BCN3D collaborates with material manufacturers to create specialized printing profiles. These materials cater to niche applications with materials that offer unique properties like ESD, flame retardant, or food-safe. Lastly, since the BCN3D Omega I60 is an open material platform with no limitations, customers can use custom materials and create their own printing profiles at no additional cost.

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