LulzBot parent company Aleph Objects, Inc. is announcing two new advanced 3D printing accessories for its line of TAZ printers, the Dual Extruder and the FlexyDually Extruder are now available for purchase. Each hightech toolhead allows TAZ owners to 3D print high quality objects using multiple colors or materials.
Both of the new accessories will be able to easily connect to the TAZ’s modular carriage design so installing them will be pretty simple for anyone who owns any model from the 4 onwards. Older TAZ models will require some additional installation, but both toolheads will work with them. Each printing head costs $494.95.
The LulzBot FlexyDually will let TAZ owners use both flexible materials like NinjaFlex and non-flexible materials like ABS at the same time, allowing for objects to be printed with things like built-in grips, gaskets or straps. Each FlexyDually includes a standard head that can be used with materials like PLA, ABS or HIPS while a second head is optimised for flexible materials. Unfortunately the nozzles are .5mm, which limits the resolution available, however that is the best size for working with flexible filaments.
Take a look at this video of the FlexyDually in action:
The LulzBot Dual Extruder is a more conventional and versatile dual extruding toolhead, allowing TAZ owners to use two different compatible materials or multiple colors on the same print. The Dual Extruder is what would be used on more complex 3D prints with elaborate geometry like an ABS object mixed with HIPS support structures. Both extruders are the standard LulzBot extruders and can easily print with PLA, ABS, PVA, HIPS and LayWood.
Here is a video of the LulzBot Dual Extruder at work:
Aleph Objects does warm that both of their new print heads are advanced accessories and should only be used by seasoned 3D printers who are familiar with the complexity of preparing models for multi-material printing. As with all of the LulzBot hardware the Dual Extruder and the FlexyDually are fully open source so the source files are always made available for community modifications and improvements.
