Modix Big-Meter V4 3D Printer [Bonus: 2-Year Warranty]

The Modix BIG-Meter V4 is the latest iteration of the company's professional self-assembly FDM/FFF 3D printer kit. The model is among the biggest and most ambitious devices in the world of large-format 3D printing. Aside from an outstanding build volume and handy modular construction, the printer offers a handful of useful features enhanced with the new upgrade of the whole Modix BIG series.

The machine is designed with reliability and precision in mind for outstandingly high printing quality. As a part of the Generation 4, the machine is equipped with a bunch of redesigned key components and high-grade premium parts, namely the electronic expansion board Duex 5 enabling completely automatic calibration tools, stronger Nema-23 motors and CNC machined brackets for much faster and more stable printing, optical end-stop switches for higher accuracy and repeatability, improved PTFE tube and wires management for smooth and convenient maintenance, built-in crash detector for additional safety, and an integrated emergency stop button ensuring immediate response. In addition, all the Generation 4 models boast updated design features, such as a pneumatic top lid, rear maintenance opening hatch, sturdy door hinges, door and lid sealing strips, and improved internal LED lighting. It also benefits from a sensor that keeps track of potential clogging and helps detect filament run-out, as well as Wi-Fi connectivity for remote control. Moreover, the company has released a brand new IDEX add-on — a dual print head which opens up new possibilities for printing with independent dual extruder and water-soluble filaments.

The Modix BIG-Meter V4 is expected to be used by experienced makers who have the skills and patience to dial in their configuration settings to achieve the best balance between print speed, the required level of detail and part quality. Large format 3D printing is not an easy fit, but once you find that goldilocks zone, it is an amazing ride. Printing large, one piece 3D models makes them stronger and saves time on post-processing. Not to mention you can print multiple smaller items in one batch production.

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It is great for prototyping, batch production of automotive and other technical parts, product development, sculpting, film, advertising, fashion, design, and a number of other industries.

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With such a large build volume and outstanding print quality, this 3D printing kit can be used in a number of professional applications. For example, it can be applied to create enclosures and casings for other 3D printers.

Print quality

The Modix BIG-Meter is an FFF/FDM 3D printing kit that can print layers at a minimum layer height of 40 μm. This way you can produce parts with high-quality surface finish.

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The Z-axis of the printer has been upgraded, featuring strong Nema-23 motors and reliable CNC machined brackets that hold the bed firmly and add to the overall level of print accuracy.

Due to the better motors on the X axis (compared to NEMA-17 motors for the V3), the Modix BIG-Meter V4 provides much faster printing than before. The machine boasts the accelerated travel speed of up to 350 mm/s and printing of up to 250 mm/s.

Starting with the Generation 4, the Modix devices come with the expansion board Duex 5, with a dedicated stepper motor driver allocated for each Z and X axis motor. Thanks to this important improvement, the printer now offers a full set of automated calibration routines, including automated bed tilt calibration, bed leveling, gantry alignment, and Z offset calibration making for enhanced printing precision.

Another major improvement in the fourth iteration of Modix BIG-Meter is the new Griffin print head. Previously Modix printers could have it just an optional upgrade and now it comes as the default component on all the company's V4 printers. It consists of a custom extruder made by Bondtech and a new hotend designed by Modix. The upgrade offers smart and compact design, high flow rate, increased reliability, easy swap, and great resistance to high printing temperatures, leading to overall improved user experience.

As for the upgraded optical end-stop switches, they provide more accuracy and higher level of repeatability over time, which is particularly important for printing recovery after power outages.

These are just some of the noteworthy upgrades featured by the new version.

The Modix BIG-Meter comes stock with a 0.4 mm nozzle, giving you the best balance between speed and detail. The printer is compatible with nozzles of different sizes, allowing you to choose the best option for a particular application. It can also be equipped with the IDEX add-on for multi-material printing of complex internal geometries.

The new print head runs on HIWIN motion rails, which makes printing reliable, fast, and precise.

Materials

The engineering-grade extruder allows processing a wide variety of filaments, such as PLA, ABS, composites such as Carbon fiber, Wood, Copper, Brass, Magnetic, PHA, PVA, Hips, Nylon, TPE & TPU (flexible), Co-Polyester, and PETG. 

The optional IDEX add-on includes a secondary printing subsystem, consisting of the print head, clog detector, PTFE, and spool mount. It enables high-quality multi-color and soluble material printing.

The V4 comes with a default clog detector that can easily detect filament run-out, under-extrusion, and hotend clogs, which allows the user to quickly fix the problem and save print jobs, avoiding negative impact on the quality of the printed items.

Generally, the Modix BIG-Meter V4 features an open material system. This means you can print with any third-party 1.75 mm filament.

Build volume

Modix printers are known for their large format. The industrial machine offers a life-size print volume of 40 x 40 x 40 inches (1010 x 1010 x 1010 mm) that lets you print just about anything. Such a build area lets you produce outstandingly large parts, or simultaneously print several middle-sized models at once.

Printer controls

The Modix BIG-Meter V4 includes a convenient tilted 7" touchscreen, large secondary emergency button, and a frontal power switch by default. You can operate the printer either via a USB-tethered computer or directly via the touchscreen.

The BIG-Meter features Wi-Fi, USB, and SD card connectivity, making it a highly accessible machine.

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The machine can interact with a 3D model of almost any format and is compatible with a number of slicing software solutions, such as Simplify3D, Slic3r, Cura, Printerface, and many others.

The printer has minimal electricity requirements: 32A, single phase, 208–240V.

What's in the box

• All parts required to assemble the Modix BIG-Meter 3D printer
• Powder-coated aluminum components
• Hex and screwdriver sets
• Cable and wire sets
• Enclosure
• Casters
• SD card
• Spare parts
• Huge aluminum print bed
• 7-inch touchscreen
• Spool holder
• Power cords
• Power supply
• Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
• Tilt screen, emergency button, and frontal power switch set
• IDEX add-on (optional)
• Magnetic bed (optional)
• Super Volcano heat-block (optional)
• Spare Griffin hotend (optional)
• Griffin high-resolution hotend (optional)
• Three-phase air filter (optional)

For some items, package content may change. In case of any questions, please get in touch.

Look and feel

The Modix BIG-Meter V4 is available in black with red trimmings. Its stylish appearance, high-grade components, and smart design make it ideal for various professional and industrial applications. 

The printer dimensions are 51 x 58 x 72 in (1300 x 1470 x 1830 mm). The spool holder is mounted on the left side of the machine.

Price

The price for the Modix BIG-Meter V4 3D printing kit is $13,500.00, which is reasonable considering its functionality, impressive build area, and upgrade potential.

Warranty

The Modix warranty policy is available at the link below:

https://www.modix3d.com/modix-general-terms-and-conditions-of-online-sale/