WASP 3MT HDP
The big 3D printeroptimized forlarge dimensions
The largest in its category Large-scale prints even with 100% recycled materials Innovative printing system with the patent FIRECAP SYSTEM®
WASP 3MT HDP
The big 3D printer optimized for large dimensions
The largest in its category Large-scale prints even with 100% recycled materials Innovative printing system with the patent FIRECAP SYSTEM®
Used by top companies and universities
The large scale 3D printerfor objects up to 1 meter in height and diameter
The large scale 3D printer for objects up to 1 meter in height and diameter
Suitable for
Art installations
For the creation of large-scale installations, sculptures, and works of art.
Education center
For the development of new materials, prototyping, training, and research and development.
Design studios
For the creation of customized design products, furniture, and parametric facades.
Specialized industry
For furniture, automotive components, medical devices, and recycling industry applications.
Create your products with recycled materials
With WASP 3MT HDP you can use 100% recycled materials
Thanks to their advanced extrusion system designed to work with irregular and large pellets, these printers can use not only standard and technical thermoplastic granules but also pellets made from recycled plastics.
Patented system FIRECAP SYSTEM®
An innovative solution in 3D printing to enhance the printing process
The FIRECAP SYSTEM® allows for printing a wider variety of materials, such as recycled and high-performance materials. It enhances adhesion between layers, ensuring consistent surface quality even in large-format prints. This technology reduces energy consumption and ensures faster production times.
Easily replace the print bed in just a few seconds
You can easily replace the print bed, ensuring no micromovements during printing. This allows for the use of different types of print plates compatible with the printing material, ensuring excellent adhesion.
Save on material costs with pellets, up to 90%
Printing with pellets in 3D reduce material costs by up to 90% compared to equivalent filament. Pellets allows for a greater variety of materials to be used in large-format 3D printing while also decreasing printing times.
Create your projects with sturdy, precise, and quiet printers
The printers are silent, can be used in offices or exhibition spaces while staying below permitted noise limits. More robust and precise, equipped with pneumatic brakes to ensure maximum safety under all conditions.
Achieve perfect inter-layer adhesion and excellent surface quality
Thanks to the HDP XL Extruder, which has a high-definition pneumatic loading system, the WASP 3MT is capable of using a wider variety of materials, such as technical and recycled pellets maintaining high quality surface.
Achieve high performance with the power of Delta technology
Delta Technology instead of traditional Cartesian axis systems, is ideal for those seeking high performance and print quality, offering rapid speeds, precision, a modern design, and an extended vertical printing area.
Discover the perfect match between Simplify3D® and WASP printers
Simplify3D build preparation software provides complete control over your print settings for unparalleled strength, speed, and quality. Begin quickly with pre-configured settings optimized for WASP printers.
3MT HDP compatible with RIGENERA 3D
Give new lifeto your waste
With RIGENERA 3D you can print directly from in-house recycled shredded plastic without the need of repellettization.
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
Printer dimensions 215 cm x 235 cm x 305 cm
Printer weight 350 kg
The machine travels disassembled and it’s assembled in the work space
The required space for assembly 5,5 mt x 2,5 mt x h 3,60 mt
Packaging dimensions 310 x 132 x 116 cm
Weight with packaging 670 kg
3D PRINTING INFORMATIONS
HDP Technology
Print volume Ø 1000 x h 1000 mm
Max output 3.8 kg/h with ABS WASP and 5 mm nozzle
Standard Nozzle diameter 3 mm
Compatible Nozzle diameter 2 mm / 3 mm / 5 mm
Pellet used Ø da 2 a 6 mm
Layer resolution min 0,5 mm (with a 2 mm nozzle) – max 2,5 mm (with a 5 mm nozzle)
Print speed 100 mm/s
Travel speed 200 mm/s
Connectivity WiFi, LAN, USB
Hotend temperature Max 350°C
Chamber temperature Max 150°C
Recycled materials
Experiment with an incredibly wide variety of customized and WASP officials recycled materials.
Prints directly from granules
HDP XL pellet 3d printer extruder, reduces the cost of the material up to 1/10 compared to the corresponding filament. It allows you to use a greater variety of materials, and decreases printing times. A capacitive sensor placed on the extruder body detects the presence of material and independently requests it from the main 20-liter tank located on the side of the printer, interrupting the process in case the material runs out.
Big prints big savings
Print big object 24/7 thanks the pneumatic continuous feeding system using plastic granules up to10 times cheaper than filaments.
Vacuum Active Control
VAC (Vacuum Active Control) vacuum retention system with automatic release of the plate at the end of printing. Different type of printing plate for different kind of pellets.
Camera on-board
It allows remote monitoring of the printing process and timelapse.
- Closed loop brushless motors
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Negative pressure hepa filtration
- Steel core precision belts
- Pneumatic continuous feeding
- Safety door sensors with pneumatic brakes
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New patented heated chamber
- Active vacuum buildplate control
SOFTWARE
Official Slicing: Simplify3D® license included. Works with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. Supports STL, OBJ and 3MF file formats.
Compatible Slicing: Cura, Slic3r, AiSync
File type .stl, .obj, .gcode
Supported OS Windows, Mac, Linux
FEATURES
Gcode analyzer gcode error checking system
Auto check automatic error recognition routine
Remote intervention WASP technicians can work from remote on your board in case of issues
32 bit board fast, stable and strong
Resurrection System
A system which allow users to save their print job and resume it in the case of power failure.
Free Zeta System
It allows to print a file starting from a precise height of the model to be printed, height previously selected.
Tutorial on board
Tutorial videos directly on the printer display.
WI-Fi Module
Network connection to remotely monitor and control the machine.
Pneumatic continuous feeding
Intelligent pressurized material transport system to the extruder body, controlled by a capacitive sensor.
New GUI
New touch interface with bigger TFT display.
OFFICIAL WASP PELLETS Ø 2-6 mm
RECYCLED pellets Ø 2-6 mm
PLA pellet 100% recycled
PET pellet 100% recycled
OTHER MATERIALS
PLA wood pellet
ASA pellet
PLASMIX pellet
Plastic pellets of standard, technical and recycled thermoplastics materials, for art, furniture and automotive applications.
PELLET granules are 10x cheaper than filaments and dramatically reduce printing time. Give plastic waste a second chance with our HDP XL extruder.
INTERFACE
New GUI 7-inch TFT touch screen display and 60 LED RGB bar
POWER AND COMPRESSED AIR REQUIREMENTS
Input 220/240 V 50/60 Hz (110V available)
Assorbed power Max 5 Kw
Average power 1,5 Kw
Air compressor 8 bar, 100 L/min. tank, 6×8 mm pipe (compressor NOT included)
TEMPERATURE
Use 20-30° C
Storage 0-30° C
INCLUDED MATERIAL
Pellet PLA WASP natural 25 kg
Nozzles kit for HDP XL Extruder 2 mm + 3 mm + 5 mm
Printing plate for PLA x 3
Simplify3D® slicing software (license included)
Pen drive
Cleaning kit
Professional fume extractor
OPTIONALS
Air compressor silenced 6 L, 8 bar, 105 L/min
Additional pellet tank 50 L extra-large
WASP 3MT HDP is compatible with the RIGENERA 3D extrusion system, which allows to print directly from in-house recycled shredded plastics. RIGENERA 3D kit for the WASP 3MT HDP includes:
RIGENERA shredder*
Dehumidifier*
*can be purchased separatly from the order
DELIVERY TIME
At your warehouse in 4 weeks
Industry 4.0 compliant technologyWi-Fi module for remote support
WASP 3MT HDPLarge scale printing with recycled materials
HDP Extruder XL (High Definition Pellet)
Prints directly from granules, reduces the cost of the material up to 1/10 compared to the corresponding filament. It allows you to use a greater variety of materials, and decreases printing times. A capacitive sensor placed on the extruder body detects the presence of material and independently requests it from the main 20-liter tank located on the side of the printer, interrupting the process in case the material runs out.
VACUUM PLATE
Adhesion of the printed part onto the build plate has been improved with the introduction of a controlled vacuum system that supports interchangeable build plates of various materials, which ensures optimal grip and at the same time an easy removal of the part.
3MT HDP Materials
PLA PelletWASP
PLA is a very popular polymer in FGF printing thanks to its excellent processability. Its origin from corn starch makes it a bio-based and compostable polymer.
ABS PelletWASP
ABS has excellent post-processing options. Its characteristics make it a great choice for parts that need to bear higher temperatures or be glued after the print.
GET A QUOTE
Our experts are available to provide you with all the information about the WASP 3MT HDP.
Fill out the form below describing your project and request a quote.
FAQ
3D printing offers significant advantages over traditional manufacturing methods:
- Customization: allows you to create tailor-made objects, adapted to the specific needs of customers, even in large numbers.
- Computational design: allows you to print intricate geometries that are difficult to create with traditional methods
- On-demand manufacturing: Reduces the risk of inventory overload and material waste
- Rapid Prototyping: You can create low-cost prototypes to test ideas efficiently.
The choice between a Delta printer and a Cartesian printer depends on your specific needs regarding speed, precision, print area, and budget. Delta and Cartesian 3D printers have distinctive mechanisms and features that influence the choice between the two. Here’s a comparison to help you understand why a Delta printer might be the right choice for you.
| Characteristic | Delta 3D printer | Cartesian 3D printer |
| Movement Mechanism | It uses motorized arms attached to a triangular structure. Only the extruder moves, while the plate remains stationary. | Uses X, Y and Z axes to move both the extruder and the build bed. |
| Speed and Accuracy | Greater printing speed and precision are achieved due to their configuration and the rapid movement of only the extruder. It is possible to use larger and heavier extruders while maintaining speed and accuracy. | Slower printing speed and variable precision, with possible vibrations due to the weight of moving components. The printed object is always in motion, which can lead to wobbly and imprecise prints, especially when they become geometrically complex due to constant jerking |
| Print Area | Cylindrical print area, generally with a higher print volume in height. | Rectangular printing area, with variable volume depending on the design.
Limited print height. |
| Structure and Design | The design of the Delta printer is modern and compact, allowing for increased print height while minimizing noise. The payload’s weight is evenly distributed among the motors, which work simultaneously for each movement. This configuration promotes vertical development, resulting in a significantly tall print volume. Additionally, these machines operate quietly. |
The design of Cartesian printers is bulkier, with heavier moving mechanical parts leading to greater wear on components. The motors are larger because they operate one at a time, with each motor assigned a specific task. As a result, these printers tend to be relatively noisier during operation. |
| Complexity and Assembly | Easy to assemble, with fewer parts, the design incorporates an auto-leveling function that simplifies setup. | Frequent calibration of the print bed, a more complex structure and increased wear of components. |
| Costi e Manutenzione | Using fewer parts reduces maintenance and costs. | Lower initial costs, but higher wear and tear and higher maintenance costs over time. |
Delta printers are ideal for those seeking high performance and quality, offering fast speeds, precision, and an extended vertical print area. They are easy to assemble, and while initial costs may be higher, they require less maintenance over time.
- POWER WASP 45 HDP is ideal for large-scale 3D printing of massive, complex pieces up to 2 meters in length. With its spacious enclosed print area and compatibility with a wide range of materials, including reinforced ones, it’s perfect for various manufacturing industries, including the nautical sector and the design field.
- WASP 3MT HDP is optimized for large-scale 3D printing, capable of creating objects up to 1 meter in diameter and height. Its extensive print volume and compatibility with various technical and recycled materials make it perfect for applications in manufacturing, furniture, and large artistic installations.
- WASP 60100 HDP is ideal for specialized industries and the medical sector, featuring an advanced extrusion system for high-tech materials, including flexible ones.
- WASP 4070 HDP is a compact, versatile professional printer suitable for industry and material research, designed for easy mobility and quiet operation in offices and labs.
To determine if a pellet is suitable for 3D printing, it is crucial to evaluate several factors, including processing temperatures and the characteristics of the pellet itself.
PROCESSING TEMPERATURES:
The first consideration concerns the processing temperatures. Each material requires specific temperatures to be printed effectively. For example, polycarbonate (PC) requires printing temperatures around 300°C. It is important to ensure that the 3D printer is able to reach and maintain these temperatures. If the required temperatures are very high, it may be necessary to use a printer specifically designed for such materials.
PELLET SIZE & SHAPE:
The size of the pellet is crucial. Pellets that are too large, usually larger than 3-4 mm, are not suitable for 3D printing. Additionally, it is important to consider the shape of the pellet – sharp or uneven surfaces can cause problems during extrusion and printing.
HOMOGENEITY OF PELLET SIZE:
Consistency in the size of the pellets is important. Significant differences in size can cause power problems and blockages in the printer extruder.
PRESENCE OF FIBER:
If the pellet contains fiber (such as reinforcing fibers), its concentration must be assessed. If too high (over 15%, for example) it can make the material too rigid and difficult to print. In addition, it is important to check the compatibility of the fiber with the polymer matrix to avoid adhesion issues between the printed parts.
MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS: Some 3D printer manufacturers, such as WASP, provide specific recommendations on materials and brands that can be used with their machines. It’s always a good practice to go through these compatibility lists to make sure the pellets are suitable for your printer.
SPECIALIZED CONSULTATIONS: In the case of particular materials or if you have doubts about the printability of a specific pellet, it is possible to seek specialized advice. Experts in the 3D printing industry can provide specific information on material compatibility and offer customized solutions for your printing needs.
In summary, choosing pellets for 3D printing requires careful evaluation of the requirements for temperature, size, shape, fiber content, and manufacturer’s recommendations. Consultation with industry experts can be invaluable when working with particular or complex materials.
All 3D-printers built by WASP S.r.l. are covered by 24 months legal Warranty for private clients and 12 months for Companies/Societies with regular VAT number for lack of conformity, pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 206/2005 (Consumer Code).
If during the period of Warranty validity, defective functioning or faulty parts of the machine ( the ones listed in the Warranty document) occur, WASP S.r.l., after the due examination, will provide to repair or replace the defective parts. All defective parts under Warranty, are repaired or replaced by WASP S.r.l. free of charge.
Transport and /or shipping costs are always borne by the Customer, as well as the outward and return travel costs related to the intervention of the WASP technicians, at the Customer's site. However WASP S.r.l. will evaluate the charge case by case.
Labor costs related to the intervention of the WASP technicians at the Customer's premises for removing defects under warranty, except in cases where the nature of the defect is such that it can easily be removed on site by the Customer, are bore by WASP S.r.l..
To take advantage of the Assistance, the Customer must keep the invoice (or Delivery Note) received together with the purchased goods.
If, following intervention by our Technical Service, the WASP technicians finds no lack of conformity pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 206/2005 (Consumer Code), the Customer will be charged for any diagnosis and verification costs, in addition to the restoration if requested by the Assistance, as well as the transport costs if incurred by WASP S.r.l.. In case of transport troubles of the machines, where the technician’s intervention is required, any warranties are to be considered EXW MASSA LOMBARDA.
Attention: the packaging should be the original one, penalty forfeiture of the Warranty