At SNAPMAKER, we get many questions from both our clients and potential clients about whether there is a difference between an IDEX 3D printer and a Dual Extruder Printer. We can confidently say that indeed there is a difference between a Dual Extruder Printer and an IDEX 3D printer. As we all know over the years the emergence of 3D printing technology has helped in shaping the manufacturing industry and the extruder (which is a part of both the dual extruder and IDEX 3D printer) is an important component responsible for melting and depositing filament material to create 3D objects. Knowing the difference between an IDEX 3D printer and a Dual Extruder 3D printer will help people choose the right extruder for their needs thus bringing our creations to fruition!!! So sit back and enjoy this wonderful article!!
The difference between an IDEX 3D printer and a Dual Extruder 3D printer comes in our definitions.
For those who do not know an IDEX 3D printer, it is a 3D printer that only requires a single extruder to deposit molten plastic filament layer by layer to create a 3D object. When you get to use this printer you will get to see that the extruder heats the filament and pushes the filament through a small nozzle to create the desired shape selected, sounds awesome right!! An IDEX 3D printer such as the SNAPMAKER J1 can carry out even more specialized functions such as printing in duplication mode and mirror mode. When compared to the IDEX 3D printer the Dual Extruder 3D printer is a 3D printer that uses two extruders to deposit molten plastic filament layer by layer to design a 3D object. The other thing that the Dual Extruder 3D printer has over the IDEX 3D printer is that each of its two extruders can handle a different type of filament thus allowing space for the creation of multi-colored prints. Normal Dual Extruder 3D printers are made for more advanced users who require the ability to print with multiple materials or colors. So the difference between an IDEX 3D printer and a Dual Extruder 3D printer is that one requires one extruder to print while the other requires two extruders to function. Simple right!!!
The other difference comes in the cost and usage.
In the market, you will get to see that IDEX 3D printers are affordable and also that it is easy to use them, thus perfect for beginners while the Dual Extruder 3D printers tend to be more technical with the ability to print a variety of materials or colors however, they come at a higher cost and require more expertise.
You can head up to our online shop where you will get to see that we have amazing offers on both the IDEX 3D printers and the Dual Extruder 3D printers. All are welcome to come and get themselves and our loved ones our quality 3D printers. Happy shopping from us to you.
