The Ultimate High-Performance Machine.
The ALTRA 280 is a high-performance, large-format 3D printer engineered for demanding industries like aerospace, automotive, and defense. With a build volume of 500 mm x 700 mm x 800 mm (280L) and the ability to print complex, high-performance parts, it offers exceptional reliability and precision. The ALTRA 280 integrates up to four state-of-the-art DSX extruders with backup systems, ensuring seamless dual extrusion and uninterrupted productivity. Its high-temperature capabilities enable the printing of materials such as PEEK and ULTEM® 9085, making it the ideal solution for complex applications.
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Massive Build Volume
500 mm x 700 mm x 800 mm (280L) for large-scale prints, delivering accuracy and repeatability.
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Up to 4 DSX Extruders
Dual extrusion with backup extruders, allowing for continuous operation and reliable high-quality prints.
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High-Temperature Capabilities
Print with materials like PEEK and ULTEM® 9085, with a heated build chamber reaching up to 180°C for enhanced part stability.
Key Features
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Heated Vacuum
Print Bed
Provides strong adhesion and ensures consistent temperature distribution for precise, high-quality prints.
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Open Material System
Compatible with a wide range of third-party filaments, allowing flexibility in material choice.
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Automated Quick Start
Simplified setup with automatic print bed calibration and real-time remote monitoring for ease of use.
Applications
Aerospace
Print lightweight, high-strength parts ideal for aerospace applications, with the precision needed for certifications.
Functional Prototypes
Rapidly iterate and test prototypes before moving to production, reducing lead times and costs.
Durable Tooling
Create complex, high-temperature tooling in-house for manufacturing applications, including jigs and fixtures.
Aerospace
Produce lightweight, high-strength parts with precision for aerospace certifications and advanced material compatibility.
Automotive
Accelerate prototyping and tooling with large build volumes and high-speed printing for complex components.
Defense
Manufacture robust, precise components meeting stringent defense standards using high-performance materials.
Medical
Create customized medical devices, prototypes, and patient-specific models with biocompatible materials.
Industries Served
Material Compatibility
The ALTRA 280 is compatible with a variety of materials, including:
ABS
ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENESTYRENE
ABS ESD
ABS - ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
PC CF
CARBON FIBER POLYCARBONATE
PC FR
FLAME RETARDANT POLYCARBONATE
PEEK
POLYETHER-ETHERKETONE
PEKK CF
CARBON FIBER POLYETHER-KETONEKETONE
PP
POLYPROPYLENE
PPS
POLYPHENYLENE
SULFIDE
ULTEM 9085
POLYETHERIMIDE
(PEI)
See the tech specs below for a full list of compatible materials.