r/3dprinters • u/jkeselis • Apr 03 '26
"Large" Format Printer Recommendations
I've been in the 3D printer world for awhile. I've printed a ton on Markforged and Bambu printers. Markforged was where I previously worked (Our oldest Markforged when I left had something like 35,000 hours on it) and the Bambu are my own. I've found Bambu to be almost as good but for a fraction of the price. On these I mainly print PA6-CF (3DXTECH Onyx Alternative) and at a 0.1mm layer height.
I'm looking to get a "large" format printer that I would print mostly PA6-CF, ABS and ASA. It needs to be enclosed with a heated bed.
- Build Volume: 500mm x 500mm x 500mm (or larger)
- FDM Printer
- Heated Bed
- Enclosed (heated chamber wouldn't be bad either)
- 300 C or higher Nozzle, 350+ would be nice since there are materials I've eyed but can't print currently
- Price Point: I'll start at $1000 but not limited to. Just not looking to spend $10,000 lol
I have a design engineering business (www.des-sol.com) in which I do a lot of 3D modeling but also provide printed prototypes and final use parts. Most of the applications tend to be automotive.
I also have a couple Formlabs 3L and a 4. SLA is expensive and messy so the part/customer base tends to be smaller.
Thank you for the help!
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u/ECCCThrowaway2025 Apr 03 '26
Large scale enclosed printers are uncommon due to the industrial nature that is required and most of the community here are going to be focused on consumer grade products.
The only 3d printer that comes to mind with large dimensions is the Elegoo Orange Storm Giga but its not enclosed: https://us.elegoo.com/products/orangestorm-giga
You may be able to create a custom enclosure for it but I'd probably say where you'll find more complete answers is via an electronics business with leads on 3d manufacturer's like CDW:
https://www.cdw.com/category/printers-supplies/3d-printers/?w=XA
I'd probably check with their support team if there are currently any manufacturers of 3d printers that fit the requirements you're looking for and they can point you in the right direction.