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COBOD BOD2 3D construction printer

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3D CONSTRUCTION PRINTERS

3D CONSTRUCTION PRINTERS

BOD2 – A Breakthrough in Construction Technology

The COBOD BOD2 3D Construction Printer transforms construction technology with its advanced 3D concrete printing capabilities. This printer is designed to efficiently layer concrete, offering a cost-effective and time-saving approach to building creation. Its adaptability ranges from complicated design concepts to full-sized structures, offering architects and engineers newfound creative freedom. The COBOD BOD2 emphasizes sustainability by minimizing material waste and environmental impact, contributing to eco-friendly construction practices. With a focus on practical innovation and efficiency, this printer signifies an important step forward in modern construction methods.

The printer’s standard equipment includes an Advanced Hose Management System, Concrete Hose, Signal Lamp, Stiffener Inlet, Wi-Fi Connection, and a U-Axis Alignment Kit.

 

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Advanced Hose Management System – Simplify and Secure Hose Handling

The AHMS is a sophisticated hose management solution implemented in connection with the X- and Y-axis of the printer, ensuring efficient and safe hose handling.

COBOD AHMS securely holds material hoses within E-chains that run along the printer’s axes. These E-chains move in tandem with the printhead, allowing the hoses to follow the printhead’s movements seamlessly. With this system in place, users no longer need to manually handle or support the heavy hoses during printing.

Unlike a single top truss with a hose pulley, COBOD AHMS is designed to be modular, making it applicable to all printer sizes. It also offers the convenience of easy retrofitting for existing machines, enhancing the versatility and adaptability of your COBOD BOD2 printer.

Concrete Hoses – Optimize Material Delivery and Workflow Efficiency

COBOD Concrete Hoses are essential components of standard equipment for COBOD 3D printers, that enhance the material delivery process and workflow efficiency. With a focus on reliability and functionality, COBOD utilizes standard concrete hoses featuring grooved-style connectors. These hoses are available with options for rubber and either textile or steel reinforcement.

Additionally, COBOD Concrete Hoses boast a minimum operating pressure of 80bar (PN80). The connectors are designed based on the largest outer diameter, ensuring a secure and efficient fit.

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printhead stand – Efficient assembly and disassembly

The Printhead Stand is an essential item to the COBOD BOD2 3D Construction Printer, designed to enhance users’ printing experience. This sturdy and mobile stand offers great convenience during the assembly and disassembly of the 3D printer.

Equipped with wheels, the Printhead Stand ensures effortless mobility. It’s specifically designed to simplify the assembly and disassembly processes of the COBOD BOD2 3D Construction Printer. The Printhead Stand provides simple and smooth transportation whether the printer is being set up on the construction site or moved around it.

Signal Lamp – Streamlined Communication for 3D Construction Printing

COBOD Signal Lamp is an integral standard item of the COBOD 3D printers, designed to elevate communication and efficiency in the 3D construction printing process. Acting as a visual indicator, this device provides real-time updates on print progress, status notifications, and alerts, enhancing overall operational transparency.

Easily integrated into the printer’s system, the Signal Lamp employs color-coded signals and patterns to convey essential information. This standard equipment enables on-site staff to accurately control the printing process from a distance.

Stiffener Inlet – Improve Structural Integrity

COBOD Stiffener Inlet, an essential item designed to integrate stiffener materials into the COBOD 3D printers. This enhancement augments the 3D printing process by incorporating stiffener materials directly into the printhead. By doing so, it reinforces each layer for increased precision and structural integrity in 3D constructions.

This integration occurs at the printhead level, ensuring that stiffener materials are added exactly when required. As a result, it produces robust and resilient structures. Key advantages include streamlined integration, improved structural reliability, increased durability, compatibility with various materials, and straightforward installation.

The Stiffener Inlet enables the creation of structures that exhibit accuracy, strength, and stability at each layer.

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U-axis alignment kit – Ensure Consistent prints

The COBOD U-Axis Alignment Kit is a retrofit for the COBOD BOD2 3D printer, that guarantees precise nozzle alignment, maintaining consistent print quality.

The COBOD U-Axis Alignment Kit prevents nozzle misalignment during the assembly of the printhead’s bottom part. By providing consistent alignment, it allows the nozzle to be positioned in the same spot when removing and reinstalling the printhead. This functionality is particularly useful for maintenance and cleaning during mid-printing, ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted printing process without layer shifting.

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Wi-Fi Connection – Seamless Connectivity for Greater User Experience

The Wi-Fi Connection, a retrofit designed to improve user satisfaction with consistent Wi-Fi signal and extended range, providing seamless connectivity throughout the 3D printing process.

COBOD Wi-Fi Connection eliminates the inconsistency of the Wi-Fi signal, allowing to stream the two IP nozzle cameras over Wi-Fi for remote monitoring. In addition, it is possible to operate the machine from a greater distance with the convenience of the Wi-Fi connection.

By positioning the access point (AP) on the X-carriage, the “Wi-Fi zone” moves within the print area, ensuring better signal strength and increased operator proximity to the Wi-Fi source.

Z Limit Detection – Achieve Precision in Height Control

COBOD Z Limit Detection is standard equipment of COBOD 3D printers, designed to ensure optimal height control and safety during construction printing. This feature monitors the Z carriage’s position in relation to the maximum limit of the Z leg’s height, guaranteeing accurate and aligned printing.

Integrated into the printer’s safety system, Z Limit Detection acts as a safeguard, in coordination with the emergency stop. It plays a vital role in preventing potential misalignments and ensuring the printing process remains within the desired boundaries.

As height accuracy is a fundamental aspect of structural stability, Z Limit Detection facilitates the creation of reliable and robust 3D printed structures.

Standard Concrete Steel Nozzles

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MATERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS (MDS)

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MATERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS (MDS)

CONCRETE

The COBOD Concrete Material Delivery System (MDS), a comprehensive setup combining a Big-Bag Silo, Mini Batch Plant, and Piston Pump. This interconnected solution ensures seamless and efficient concrete production on-site, with locally sourced raw materials.

When wanting to utilize COBOD solution and produce concrete on-site, the process begins with the Round Big-Bag Silo, a robust and secure storage unit for dry cement. The cement is then transported to our COBOD Mini Batch Plant – engineered for on-site production of concrete with locally sourced raw materials. Following production, the Piston Pump, delivers the freshly made concrete to the printhead.

Beyond the impressive tech, COBOD MDS offers substantial cost savings and environmental benefits by eliminating the need for transportation of dry mix mortars. The on-site production of concrete ensures high-quality 3D printable materials, with a dosing accuracy of +/- 2%. Advanced flow meters deliver accurate water and aggregate dosing, improving the concrete’s consistency and reducing waste.

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MINI BATCH PLANT

The Mini Batch Plant, the main player of our MDS, is equipped with an array of features.

The robust steel frame minimizes the risk of twisting, ensuring operational stability on any construction site. The Pan Mixer, lined with replaceable wearing plates, uses a gear motor for optimized mixing. The two twin hoppers can hold 2.4 m3 of aggregate, reducing refill needs. The load cells provide an accuracy of +/- 2%, ensuring consistent concrete batches. The advanced control system offers manual, semi-automatic, and automatic operation, while the high-pressure cleaner facilitates cleaning after each use.

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Piston Pump

The COBOD Piston Pump is a vital component in 3D construction printing systems, responsible for delivering concrete with precision to the printhead.

It features an advanced micro sonic level sensor, ensuring an accurate and consistent material supply. This sensor constantly monitors material levels, guaranteeing optimal productivity and eliminating wastage. With the COBOD Piston Pump, construction printing operations are seamless, free from material shortages. This precision technology enhances project success by ensuring precise material delivery.

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Big-Bag Silo

The COBOD Silo represents a robust storage solution designed for the efficient and secure management of cement, fly ash, and various bulk materials.

Its storage capacity, which spans from 30 to 150 tons, readily accommodates project demands, ensuring uninterrupted material availability. This sturdy silo guarantees reliable storage and handling of essential construction materials, supporting seamless operations and enhancing project efficiency.

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MORTAR

The COBOD Mortar Material Delivery System (MDS) is a comprehensive solution that includes the Duo-Mix Connect and SMPIII Connect, designed to seamlessly enhance the 3D construction printing process with precise mortar delivery.

The continuous mixer within this system ensures accurate and consistent mortar blending, contributing to improved printing results. The Duo-Mix Connect delivers around 22 litters per minute, while the SMPIII Connect handles up to 30 litters per minute, both at a maximum pressure of 30 bar.

The Duo-Mix Connect is capable of transporting mortar materials up to 60 meters horizontally and 30 meters vertically, while the SMPIII Connect carries up to 80 meters horizontally and 30 meters vertically. The SMPIII Connect features advanced automation and safety measures, ensuring secure and smooth mortar delivery. This system adapts to various mortar characteristics, ensuring consistent material delivery for the 3D construction printing needs.

Duo-Mix Connect

The Duo-Mix Connect is a compact continuous mixer with a reliable worm pump, designed for precise delivery of cement-based mortars. It can handle various materials, including bagged, silo, and bucket coat, and easily integrates with higher-level automation processes. The mixer has a standard delivery volume of around 22 l/min, enabling conveying distances of up to 60 m horizontally and 30 m vertically, with a maximum pressure of 30 bar.

SMPIII Connect

The SMPIII Connect is a large and efficient continuous mixer designed for high-pressure and high-flow rate deliveries. It includes a hopper, mixing chamber, and a powerful pump for smooth operations. With a delivery volume of up to 30 l/min and the ability to convey materials up to 80 m horizontally and 30 m vertically at 30 bar pressure, it excels in material transportation. The mixer also features advanced automation, safety measures, and optimized processes, ensuring consistent performance for various applications.

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Bed Mesh Levelling 2.0 – Optimize 3D Printing on Uneven Surfaces

COBOD Bed Mesh Levelling 2.0 is an innovative feature designed to address the unique demands of construction 3D printing, ensuring that every layer adheres precisely to your project’s foundation.

Bed Mesh Levelling 2.0 operates seamlessly during the 3D printing file acceptance test, also known as a dry run, just before the actual 3D printing process begins. It scans the surface using an ultrasonic sensor, generating a height map that identifies any foundation irregularities. This map is then used to actively compensate for these irregularities during the printing process, ensuring consistent layer height and impeccable results.

Enhance the precision and efficiency of the 3D construction printing with Bed Levelling, reducing the risk of errors, and optimizing performance even in challenging scenarios!

Technical Data Sheet (TDS): Bed Mesh Levelling 2.0

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Cruise Control – Enhancing Automation

Introducing Cruise Control, our innovative solution for automating the modification, mixing, and emptying of concrete from the batch plant. This system integrates two essential features: Consistency Control and Auto Empty, designed to streamline your concrete production process.

Consistency Control: This is a vital software enhancement that dynamically adjusts the addition of plasticizers in response to the mixer’s torque. The result is a significant improvement in the workability of the concrete, ensuring consistent quality across all batches.

Auto Empty: As a key hardware update, Auto Empty maintains the optimal concrete level in the pump’s hopper by automatically controlling the batch plant’s discharge gate. When the mixing chamber is empty, the system seamlessly initiates a new batch, maintaining continuous operation and efficiency.

 

By implementing Cruise Control, the requirement for multiple operators is greatly reduced, with only one material operator needed. This not only simplifies the operational process but also markedly increases workplace safety by reducing human error. The synergistic effect of Consistency Control and Auto Empty leads to a notable 50% increase in concrete output from the batch plant. This efficiency ensures more consistent and reliable concrete production from one batch to the next.

Technical Data Sheet – Cruise Control

USER INSTRUCTION – Cruise Control

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DN50 & DN75 Pulley Wheel – Reliable Material Flow

The COBOD DN50/DN75 Pulley Wheel is designed to facilitate the efficient delivery of material from the Material Delivery System (MDS) to the printhead of the BOD2 3D Construction Printer. Available in two sizes, DN50 and DN75, this pulley wheel ensures smooth and reliable material flow, enhancing the overall performance and precision of your 3D printing operations. Constructed from durable materials, the DN50/DN75 Pulley Wheel offers robust support and is engineered to meet the highest safety and operational standards in the industry.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET (TDS): COBOD DN50 & DN75 Pulley Wheel

USER INSTRUCTION: COBOD DN50 & DN75 Pulley Wheel

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HT Extension Nozzle – Print Effortlessly Around Obstacles and Extend Your Printing Reach

We are excited to introduce our innovation, the HT Extension Nozzle, designed specifically for the BOD2 3D construction printer. With extended reach and unrivaled precision, this add-on is set to transform the way you approach construction.

                

Compatible with our COBOD Concrete Steel Nozzles in various sizes and the HT Printhead, the HT Extension Nozzle seamlessly integrates into your existing setup. With its user-friendly design, it can be easily attached and detached from the printhead and nozzle using couplings, ensuring a hassle-free experience.



During the installation of the extension nozzle, proper alignment is crucial to maintain printing precision. Misalignment can negatively impact the nozzle’s performance and lead to imprecise prints. Therefore, we emphasize the importance of careful alignment during installation to achieve reliable and accurate results in all your printing operations.With the HT Extension Nozzle, you can effortlessly print around obstacles, navigate intricate designs, and access hard-to-reach areas.

Enhance your projects today. Get the COBOD HT Extension Nozzle.

Video: HT Extension Nozzle

Technical Data Sheet (TDS): HT Extension Nozzle

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Laser Nozzle – improve Precision and Visualization in 3D Printing

Introducing our Laser Nozzle, a convenient add-on tool designed for the COBOD BOD2 printer. Available in two sizes to fit common nozzle sizes: 50×40 and 80×30, this nozzle enhances the 3D printing process by providing accurate positioning and improved visualization. Say goodbye to guesswork and experience a new level of precision in your prints.

The Laser Nozzle serves multiple functions to simplify and enhance the 3D printing process. Firstly, it facilitates the positioning of the print on the foundation or concrete slab by marking the center of the nozzle during dry runs. This ensures that your print starts in the desired location with precision.

Additionally, the Laser Nozzle displays the positioning of the printed wall, indicating the location of the flaps during the printing process. This unique feature allows you to align your print with greater accuracy and preview the positions of the printed walls beforehand, resulting in improved print quality and reduced errors.

Upgrade your COBOD BOD2 printer with our Laser Nozzle to simplify the printing process, improve print quality, and enjoy a better user experience for your 3D printing projects!

Video: Laser Nozzle

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET (TDS): Laser Nozzle

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Lighting Kit – Advance Continuous Site Visibility

The COBOD Lighting Kit, integrated with the COBOD BOD2 3D printer, is designed to significantly improve safety and visibility at construction sites.



It incorporates high-intensity LED flood lights that guarantee a minimum level of 100lux of brightness at ground level, even on towering 10-meter-high machines. This kit seamlessly integrates with the printer’s E-box, making installation and operation straightforward.

By prioritizing safety and visibility, the COBOD Lighting Kit reduces the risk of accidents and enhances overall efficiency. Key features include exceptional brightness, PLC control for light management, and uninterrupted lighting during printer shutdown.

Elevate your construction site’s safety and efficiency with the COBOD Lighting Kit!

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET (TDS): Lighting kit

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Monitoring Kit – Increase control and Night-Time Surveillance

The COBOD Monitoring Kit represents a comprehensive solution for enhancing construction site surveillance and monitoring.

This kit includes a set of 4MP PTZ cameras, strategically reporting to a dedicated on-site recording hub. Accessibility is seamless through a network port, allowing real-time monitoring and historical review of construction site activities.

Effortless night-time surveillance is made possible by the integration of native IR technology into the cameras, providing clear viewing up to 20 meters whenever the machine is powered. 

Additionally, the COBOD Monitoring Kit easily connects with existing machine cameras, guaranteeing your construction site’s complete and comprehensive coverage.

Experience increased precision and safety at the construction site with the COBOD Monitoring Kit!

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET (TDS): Monitoring Kit

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Party trusses – boosted stability for better printing experience

Party Trusses are crucial supplementary equipment, designed to enhance the stability and reliability of the COBOD BOD2 3D Construction Printer. Additionally, these trusses contribute significantly to the overall robustness and precision of the printing process. Available in two options, the single-sided Alu Top Structure and the Full Alu Top Structure, depending on the configuration of the COBOD BOD2 3D Construction Printer.

The party trusses work by fortifying the machine’s structural integrity, effectively minimizing vibrations and ensuring optimal performance even in challenging construction environments. By integrating the trusses into the printer setup, users can confidently tackle complex printing projects with heightened stability and accuracy.

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RG Clamp – The Concrete Hose Fastening Solution

The RG Clamp is a fundamental addition to the COBOD BOD2 3D Construction Printer setup, designed to securely fasten the concrete hose directly to the X-carriage.

By firmly securing the concrete hose, RG Clamp prevents unwanted hose movement and eliminates the risk of hose pull that could trigger the clickers on the X-carriage. This results in uninterrupted, smooth printing operations.

Additionally, this retrofittable clamp simplifies the printer setup by reducing the number of connection parts required, and it’s compatible with both 50mm (2″) and 75mm (3″) concrete hoses.

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Surveillance and Lighting Kits – Enhance Site Oversight and Security

COBOD Surveillance and Lighting Kits are additional equipment for the COBOD BOD2 3D printer that provide exceptional oversight and security for the construction site.

The surveillance kit comprises high-quality 4MP PTZ cameras that feed real-time video to a recording hub on-site. With network connectivity, you can access live and historical footage remotely, allowing you to monitor your site from anywhere, anytime. The cameras come equipped with native IR technology, enabling clear night-time viewing for up to 20 meters, as long as the machine is powered. Additionally, the kit seamlessly incorporates the existing machine cameras, providing comprehensive coverage. 

The lighting kit features powerful LED flood lights, delivering a minimum of 100lux at ground level even on a 10-meter-high machine. These lights can be controlled by the machine’s PLC, allowing you to turn them off during operation. Additionally, when the machine is shut down overnight or on weekends, the lights remain on, providing higher visibility and security.  

Upgrade your COBOD BOD2 3D printer with COBOD Surveillance and Lighting Kits and enjoy 24/7 monitoring, remote access to footage, and ample illumination during off-hours!

Video: Surveillance and Lighting Kits

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET (TDS): Surveillance and Lighting Kit

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Tangential Control – Synchronized Nozzle Movement for Accurate Material Placement

COBOD Tangential control is a critical mechanical and software feature within COBOD BOD2 3D Construction Printer’s equipment, that enables precise alignment of the print nozzle with toolpath orientation during 3D construction printing process.

This dynamic rotation of the nozzle optimizes material application, contributing to improved surface quality and geometric precision. Additionally, COBOD Tangential control is especially beneficial for flap utilization, as they eliminate excess material from wall sides for a smoothed surface finish. By combining mechanical manipulation and software coordination, it guarantees accurate translation of 3D models into printed objects, ensuring that the material is applied in the appropriate direction and at the proper extrusion rate.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET (TDS): Tangential Control

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U-axis alignment kit – Ensure Consistent prints

The COBOD U-Axis Alignment Kit is a retrofit for the COBOD BOD2 3D printer, that guarantees precise nozzle alignment, maintaining consistent print quality.

The COBOD U-Axis Alignment Kit prevents nozzle misalignment during the assembly of the printhead’s bottom part. By providing consistent alignment, it allows the nozzle to be positioned in the same spot when removing and reinstalling the printhead. This functionality is particularly useful for maintenance and cleaning during mid-printing, ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted printing process without layer shifting.

 

Upgrade your COBOD BOD2 3D Cpnstruction Printer with our U-Axis Allignment Kit for uninterrupted prints!

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET (TDS): U-Axis Alignment Kit

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WiFi 2.0 Solution – Seamless Connectivity for Greater User Experience

The WiFi 2.0 solution is an advanced hardware upgrade for your COBOD BOD2 printer. It offers faster connection speeds and expanded signal coverage, ensuring optimal performance. Designed for easy retrofitting, it enhances signal stability and reach within the printable area. The solution supports seamless streaming from the nozzle cameras, providing clear, real-time insights into the printing process.

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Positioned on the X-Main Carriage / Universal Carriage, the access point ensures consistent Wi-Fi signal strength throughout the print area, allowing for remote monitoring and operation from a greater distance.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET (TDS): WiFi Solution 2.0

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Wireless Remote Control – Efficient 3D Management

The COBOD Wireless Remote Control enhances the operation of the COBOD 3D Construction Printers by providing the operator with a direct, intuitive interface for manual control.

Its wireless design allows for unrestricted movement within the printable area, facilitating tasks such as calibrating the start position and realigning the printhead. The remote includes 12 two-step buttons and an emergency stop, enabling control over movements in the X, Y, Z, and U directions, as well as extruder and pump functions. With its robust construction and user-friendly design, the COBOD Wireless Remote Control ensures efficient and safe 3D printing operations.

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Setup & Maintenance Kit – enhancing performance of COBOD BOD2 3D Construction Printer

The COBOD Setup and Maintenance Kit is an essential toolkit for setting up and keeping COBOD BOD2 3D printer in prime condition. This comprehensive assortment of tools is carefully curated to align with technical demands, encompassing critical components essential for efficient setup and ongoing maintenance.

Encompassing precision equipment such as an alignment laser and measurer, a variety of power drills, wrenches, and a versatile bit set, this toolkit addresses fundamental tasks. Additionally, the kit integrates specialized instruments, including a 3-plane leveling and alignment laser, a digital laser distance meter, and a universal laser receiver, to enhance calibration precision.

Contained within a wooden storage box, this kit ensures the continual functioning of the BOD2 printer throughout its operational lifespan. 

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET (TDS): SETUP & MAINTENANCE KIT

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Printing Kit – Streamlining the 3D Printing Process with Essential Tools

The COBOD Printing Kit is an extensive set of essential tools, compiled to facilitate smooth print job execution. This kit provides all the equipment required to ensure an effortless printing procedure.

It includes a mobile printhead stand, a professional shear vane tester, and a high-pressure cleaner to cater to different requirements. Additionally, the kit incorporates a range of tools such as spatulas, brushes, hammers, wrenches, buckets, shovels, water hoses, a ladder, a crowbar, Allen key set, screwdrivers, and chisels to cover diverse tasks.

Every piece of equipment in this set guarantees that print jobs are completed efficiently and promptly, giving users everything, they need for creating high-quality prints.

Technical Data Sheet (TDS): Printing Kit

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Materials testing kit – Optimizing Material Mix

The Materials Testing Kit is a toolbox, serving as a comprehensive materials workstation. Its primary mission is to guarantee that the locally-sourced concrete used in the COBOD BOD2 3D printer meets the exacting requirements of the printing process.

This kit unfolds as a fully-equipped on-site workspace, alleviating the challenges of sourcing specialized equipment locally. It empowers users with the ability to test, assess, and fine-tune the concrete mixture with ease.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET (TDS): Materials testing KIT