A desktop high-performance 3D printer for PEEK & ULTEM. Features a 480°C hotend, 200°C chamber, and "In-Situ Annealing" function for a seamless print-to-post-process workflow. The precise choice for advanced research and medical applications.
CreatBot PEEK-250: The Desktop PEEK 3D Printer with "In-Situ Annealing"
The CreatBot PEEK-250 redefines the manufacturing workflow for ultra-performance materials. It is not just a precision device capable of stably printing cutting-edge materials like PEEK, PEKK, and ULTEM (PEI); it is the world's first desktop solution that integrates the three core processes of "Printing, Drying, and Annealing" into a single machine. Its revolutionary "In-Situ Annealing" function completely solves the most challenging issues of deformation and internal stress in PEEK post-processing.
With a chamber temperature reaching up to 200°C, the PEEK-250 not only creates the perfect forming environment for PEEK/PEI but also allows you to conduct professional annealing directly inside the machine after printing is complete—without moving the model or switching equipment. This ensures the final part possesses maximum mechanical properties and dimensional stability.
Core Highlight: Why Are the 200°C Chamber & In-Situ Annealing So Important?
Traditional PEEK post-processing requires removing the model from the platform and transferring it to an annealing oven, a process prone to failure from stress release and thermal shock. The PEEK-250's in-situ annealing completely eliminates these pain points:
Advantage 1 - Prevents Bottom Warpage: The model remains on the build plate, constantly constrained, which effectively prevents bottom warping caused by internal stress release during the annealing process.
Advantage 2 - Avoids Thermal Shock: The seamless transition from printing to annealing eliminates any exchange between hot and cold environments. This prevents internal stresses from setting due to sudden temperature changes, maximizing the effectiveness of the anneal.
Advantage 3 - Fully Automated & Unattended: You can set the annealing program before printing starts (e.g., hold at 180°C for 5 hours after print completion). The machine will execute it automatically, achieving a true "one-click" workflow from print to finished part.
Furthermore, the 200°C chamber provides added functionality, such as professionally drying highly hygroscopic materials like PEI for 4 hours at 150°C.
Hardware Specifications Engineered for Extreme Performance
1. Thermal System
480°C High-Temp Hotend: Equipped with a dual-gear silicon carbide extruder, it offers high torque, superior wear resistance, and can stably print all materials with melting points below 500°C, excelling with carbon and glass fiber composites.
200°C Heated Bed & 200°C Chamber: Provides the perfect environment for forming and annealing PEEK/PEI. An innovative hot air baffle device ensures 360° thermal circulation for uniform heating.
Efficient Liquid Cooling System: Active water cooling is key to smooth high-temperature printing. It effectively cools the hotend's heat break, preventing clogs and ensuring stability during long-duration runs.
2. Structure & Safety
Aerospace-Grade Insulation & Safety: Utilizing multi-layer aerospace insulation and clever heat dissipation paths, the machine achieves an astonishing external surface temperature below 40°C even when the chamber is at 180°C, ensuring operator safety.
Ultra-Flat Aerospace-Grade Platform: The build plate maintains an exceptional flatness of less than 0.1mm even at 180°C, eliminating the need for complex auto or manual leveling and avoiding the risk of sensor failure in high-temperature environments.
Top-Tier Application Fields for the PEEK-250
Medical Industry: Print 1:1 PEEK cranial or maxillofacial implants from patient CT data and anneal them directly in the machine to ensure optimal biocompatibility and mechanical strength.
Aerospace & Defense: Fabricate lightweight, high-strength, and high-temperature resistant non-structural components, drone parts, or electronic enclosures.
Semiconductor & Industry: Produce chemically resistant wafer grippers, testing fixtures for high-temperature environments, or insulating components.
Cutting-Edge Scientific Research: Provide universities and research institutions with a complete and reliable experimental platform, from material drying and printing to post-process annealing.
If you are looking for a solution that simplifies the PEEK/ULTEM manufacturing process while ensuring the highest quality finished parts, the "In-Situ Annealing" feature of the CreatBot PEEK-250 offers unprecedented convenience and reliability. Contact QTS Technology today to explore the future of desktop high-performance material manufacturing.
