Flashforge Creator 3 3D Printer [Clearance]

Reason for Clearance: Refurbished FlashForge Creator 3 3D printer. Unit sustained shipping damage to the build plate and PINDA probe bracket. Manufacturer-supplied replacement parts have been installed. The technical team successfully completed test prints on the machine. 

3D printers marked as "Clearance" in the product title are final sales and are not covered by the 14-day return policy.

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The Flashforge Creator 3 is a fully enclosed dual-extruder FDM 3D printer that offers an outstanding build volume of 350 x 250 x 200 mm and can print layers at just 50 microns, which makes it perfect for professional use. Its modular design and enclosed frame make for a safe and streamlined printing experience, while its independent dual extrusion system lets you print with two different materials in one go. The machine features a flexible build plate made from steel that can be heated up to 120 °C, ensuring effortless print removal and perfect first layer adhesion. The maximum extruder temperature up to 300 °C lets one reliably handle industrial-grade materials and high-temperature plastics.

The machine also offers a plethora of quality of life features such as a built-in camera for real-time monitoring, cloud printing, automatic bed leveling, four ventilation fans for optimal heat dissipation, a filament runout sensor, and an activated carbon air filter that eliminates odor and dust. As a dual-extruder system, the Creator 3 can also print in four different multi-printing modes, allowing for the effortless creation of two parts at once (Duplicate Mode) or printing two different materials in one object.

It is a perfect device for professional users and experienced makers. The printer can be used to produce highly durable and dimensionally accurate end-use parts, functional prototypes, uniquely designed household items, tabletop models, artworks, accessories, souvenirs, props, cosplay accessories, and much more. 

Take a look at a batch of fully functional parts 3D printed with Nylon and Carbon Fiber. 

Would you like to print in different colors in one go? No problem at all, since the machine supports dual color mode.

Finally, there’s a neatly-looking end-use part 3D printed with ASA (Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate):

Just like the pictures show, the Flashforge Creator 3 can print highly detailed and durable models that boast their smooth surface finish, making it a perfect choice for a plethora of industrial and professional applications.

For a more advanced version, check out the Flashforge Creator 3 Pro 3D printer.

Specifications:

• Print quality
• Materials
• Build volume
• Printer controls and software
• What’s in the box
• Look and feel
• Price

Print quality

The Flashforge Creator 3 is an FFF/FDM 3D printer that can print layers as thin as 50 microns. This way you can produce highly detailed prints with smooth exterior surfaces.

The printer is equipped with two 0.4 mm stainless steel nozzles that can heat up to 300 ℃, giving you the best balance between print speed and detail. In addition, there are three CF nozzles of 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8 mm to use for printing carbon fiber composite materials. The extruders come with built-in leveling sensors ensuring accurate and effective IDEX printing.

The all-metal frame and heavy duty linear bars ensure smooth and precise movement of the print head, which makes the Creator 3 printer reliable while enabling it to produce highly detailed prints in a consistent, fast, and accurate manner. The Creator 3 also offers automatic bed leveling so you can proceed to the actual printing process shortly after unboxing it.

Materials

The Flashforge Creator 3 is compatible with a wide range of printable materials such as PLA, ABS, PA, PC, PVA, PETG, HIPS, and other engineering and high-temperature plastics. Due to IDEX technology, the printer can save effort and time, doubling production capability within the same timeframe. It is capable of multiple printing modes: Duplicate Printing allows to print a model and its exact copy, Mirror Printing — for simultaneous production of a model and its inverse, and Dual-Color Printing speaks for itself. Besides, the dual extruder can be used to print water-soluble supports when printing objects with a complex structure.  

The Creator 3 model is equipped with two extruder fans ensuring better control over the cooling profile. The new integrated printheads and heating assembly allow for a more comprehensive heating action, with their modular design making disassembly and maintenance much easier. The printer's heated build chamber also features a reliable ventilation system to ensure consistency and better printing quality when dealing with high-temperature plastics. The fans cool models during printing, which reduces warping, stringing, and other related issues. 

The Flashforge Creator 3 is equipped with a flexible spring steel-made heatable platform that provides wide material compatibility and ensures hassle-free print removal.

The printer can be used to produce highly durable and dimensionally accurate end-use parts, functional prototypes, uniquely designed household items, tabletop models, artworks, accessories, souvenirs, props, cosplay accessories, and much more, which could be great for small to medium enterprises.

Build volume

The Flashforge Creator 3 offers an extended build volume of 300 x 250 x 200 (12 x 9.8 x 8 inches) that lets you print a single large model or simultaneously print several smaller ones in one go.  

Printer controls and software

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The Flashforge Creator 3 can be controlled via PC, smartphone, tablet, or a built-in 4.5-inch touch screen with a neatly-looking UI and understandable logic behind menu options. For sending the print files, it features USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and SD card connectivity, making this machine a really accessible one.

The printer is recommended to be used with FlashPrint, the company's proprietary user-friendly slicing software solution. It works with 3mf/stl/obj/fpp/bmp/png/jpg/jpeg file formats. The printer software runs on Windows, mac OS, and Linux operating systems. 

What’s in the box

• Flashforge Creator 3 3D Printer
• Two filament spools (1kg each)
• Spool holder
• USB drive
• Waste box
• Power cable
• Scraper
• Glue stick
• Toolbox
• User manual
• Warranty card

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Look and feel

The Creator 3 is available in gray with black trims. Its sleek appearance makes it ideal for many professional and personal applications. The spool is mounted on the right side of the machine. The printer dimensions are 627 x 485 x 615 mm (24.7 x 19 x 24 inches) and it weighs 40 kg (88 lbs).

Price

The price of the Flashforge Creator 3 3D printer is $1,399.00, which is reasonable considering its functionality, large build volume, independent dual extruders, and full enclosure.