The Key Components of 3D Sign Printer
The 3D sign printer is made up of many different parts with different functions, for instance, the printing bed, filament rack, spool holder, XYZ axis, hot end, extruder system, printer case, etc. This article is going to introduce the key components of 3D sign printer, so we can have a rough concept of the main structure and the crucial parts.
Profile of 3D Sign Printer
This is the entire view of 3D sign printer, we can see all the components now, as a result, we can have a rough concept of how it looks like. Moreover, the details of key components will be introduced one by one in the passages below.
Filament Rack
The filament rack is the component where the spool holders and filament shortage sensors are installed. It is made of metal with matte paint finish, it is tall, strong and stable for long-term use. In the case of MITO-80 and MITO-120, there are three spool holders and three filament shortage sensors installed on the filament rack, this is more than the common filament rack on market which contains two spool holders and two filament shortage sensors only.
Spool Holder
We can easily know the purpose of this component based on its name, the spool holder is designed to hold the filament spools. It is comprised of a hexagonal rotary shaft and two white knobs. The filament spool is loaded on the rotary shaft between the two white knobs. This special hexagonal design will make the spool holders be rotated smoothly and quietly during the printing. By the way, the white knobs are printed by the 3D sign printer.
Filament Shortage Sensor
The filament shortage sensor is designed to sense the filament is used up or not, if there is no filament in any of the three spool holders, the sensor will alarm and the printing will be stopped automatically, in this case, it can help save the energy and avoid the nozzle jamming.
3D Printing Filament
3D printing filament is the most important component in the 3D printing industry, it is the basic material of any 3D printed products. We manufactured a special type of filament named PETG-S for MITO-80 and MITO-120, it is especially good for signage printing, because it’s UV resistant, high and low temperature resistant, waterproof, last but not least, it has perfect light diffusing effect to make sure the illuminated signages are eye-catching at night.
Printing Bed
The printing bed is where the printing occurs, is where the printed product appears. It is comprised of two parts, the aluminium channels and the glass platform, the aluminium channels under the glass platform are for supporting and heating the glass platform, and the glass platform is for the glue spreading and 3D sign printing.
Stepper Motor
Stepper motor is an electrical motor that converts electrical pulses into discrete angular movements. Stepper motors are used in various applications such as 3D printers, medical devices, CNC machines, and robotics. There are 4 stepper motors in total for MITO-80 and MITO-120, a bigger one and three smaller ones, the bigger one is for the X and Y axis, the three smaller ones are for the three extruders on the Z axis.
Cable Chain
Cable chain, also known as cable carrier, cable track or drag chain, is a protective covering used to guide and support cables, hoses, and hydraulic lines while in motion to prevent damage and tangles. There are two cable chains for MITO-80 and MITO-120.
Inductive Proximity Sensor
Inductive proximity sensor is a sensing device that can detect the approach or presence of nearby metal targets without the need for physical contact. There are two inductive proximity sensors for MITO-80 and MITO-120.
Leveling Sensor
Leveling sensor is used for automatic leveling, it helps compensate for bed surface irregularities to achieve better layers during the printing. It is installed next to the nozzle.
Brass Nozzle & Platform Glue
The nozzle is the ultimate component to print the signages and letters, 0.8mm nozzle is used for MITO-80 and MIT0-120. Platform glue is essential for 3D printing as it helps stick the first layer. Good nozzles and good platform glue are very important for the printing quality.
Hot End Heater & Temperature Control Line
The hot end heater is to heat the aluminium block and nozzle, the temperature control line is to control the temperature of aluminium block and nozzle. The two of them cooperate with each other to provide appropriate temperature of 3D printing. Both of them are very important accessories for the hot end.
Printer Case
The printer case plays the most important role in a 3D sign printer, it is like the brain of the 3D sign printer, it contains the mainboard, the firmware, and the power supply inside.
Company Name & Logo
The company name and logo is extremely important for branding and marketing, it can be customized as per our clients’ requirement, however, there is a MOQ of 10 sets in this case.