Chinese manufacturer Flashforge, founded in 2011, offers 3D printers with a good quality-price ratio. It markets machines based on both FDM and photopolymerization processes, with ranges aimed at different audiences. The Creator 3 Pro 3D printer belongs to the Creator series, which also includes the Creator 4 and Creator Pro 2.
Creator 3 Pro Features
The Creator 3 Pro is a professional printer based on FDM technology. With an IDEX system of two independent extruders, it offers an industrial precision of 0.2 mm. With a print volume of 300 x 250 x 200 mm, it is compatible with water-soluble materials such as PVA. The print speed ranges from 10 to 150 mm/s and is compatible with many filament types: PLA, ABS, PA, PC, PVA, HIPS, PETG, ASA, PACF and wood. The print tray heats up to 120°C, and the extruder withstands temperatures up to 320°C. It is compatible with the FlashPrint laminating solution. The Creator 3 Pro supports different nozzle sizes: from 0.4 to 0.8 mm for stainless steel and carbon steel nozzles, which allow printing carbon fiber-reinforced composite materials. The printer also features a 4.3-in. touch screen.
Flashforge highlights the improvements of the Creator 3 Pro compared to the Creator 3: structural optimization of the extruders, optimization of the extruder sensors to ensure more accurate tray leveling, and 5 times faster warm-up.
