Mini
Technology | Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) |
Materials | Thermoplastics |
Feedstock format | Filament |
Build envelope | 152 × 152 × 158 mm |
Country | United States |
Description
LulzBot Mini overview
The Mini is a 3D printer produced by LulzBot, a manufacturer based in the United States.
It uses the Fused Filament Fabrication technology to produce thermoplastics parts using filament feedstock.
It offers a build volume of 152 × 152 × 158 mm .
LulzBot Mini price
This 3D printer is available from $ 1,250 .
Review
The Lulzbot Mini comes with a handy auto-leveling feature that ensures models are printed reliably while the all-metal Hexagon hot end and heated PEI build plate to allow for experimentation with a wide variety of materials. Although noisy, the Mini produces high-quality parts quickly and can run jobs over an extended period of time without issue.
Thanks to the well-built extruder and heated build plate, the Mini can handle most geometries with aplomb and any problems can likely be worked out simply by carefully adjusting process settings. At $1,249 USD, it is only slightly overpriced but remains a solid value compared to many lower-priced offerings.
Pros
- Compact desktop footprint.
- Robust and reliable open-source hardware.
- Good repeatability.
- All metal hot-end & PEI covered heated build-plate with automatic leveling.
Cons
- Very noisy.
- No WiFi or SD card interface. Machine must remain tethered computer via USB.
- 3mm filament size may limit material availability in certain regions.
- Open-source Cura software needs work.
- Time-consuming automated processes.
Technical specifications
General |
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Model | Mini |
Brand | LulzBot |
Price Approximate starting prices based on supplier-provided information and public data. Prices may vary by region, over time and do not include additional products or services (taxes, shipping, accessories, training, installation, ...). | from $ 1,250 |
Country | United States |
Status | Discontinued |
Release date | 2015 |
Topics | - |
Certifications | - |
Performance |
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Build envelope | 152 × 152 × 158 mm |
Build volume | 3.65 L |
Max. resolution (XY) | 0.1 mm |
Max. resolution (Z) | 0.05 mm |
Max. build rate | - |
Max. chamber temp. | - |
Full color | - |
Technology |
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Process | Material Extrusion (MEX) |
Technology | Thermally-bonded > Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) |
Max. print speed | - |
Max. deposition rate | - |
Filament diameter(s) | - |
Max. build plate temp. | - |
Number of extruders | - |
Max. extruder temp. | - |
Independent Dual Extruder (IDEX) | - |
Nozzle diameter(s) | - |
Materials |
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Feedstock format | Filament |
Materials | Polymers |
Thermoplastics | |
PLA | |
Polyesters |
Applications |
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Industries | - |
Hardware |
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Dimensions | 435 × 340 × 385 mm |
Weight | 8.55 kg |
Axes | - |
Hybrid manufacturing | - |
Robotic arm | - |