Large-format AM machines manufacturer Caracol has announced the premiere of its high-throughput xHF Extruder at JEC World 2025.
This new end-effector is now a component to configure to Caracol’s composite Heron AM LFAM platform, enhancing productivity with an extrusion rate of up to 75kg/h (165 lb/h), while enhancing precision and multi-material capabilities. The new solution can process two materials simultaneously thanks to a double chamber and custom nozzles – improving extra large-scale 3D printing for the aerospace, marine, construction, and architectural sectors.
The xHF (Extra Flow) Extruder – engineered and patented to maximize throughput, precision, and material flexibility, with advanced plasticization and thermal control – delivers:
- Minimized component stress and enhanced durability due to dual-motor torque distribution
- High-volume production of large-scale parts thanks to exceptional speed and precision
- Superior material plasticization with four thermal control zones per each extrusion chamber
- Compatibility with high-performance composites thanks to an operating temperature up to 450°C (842°F)
- A compact size, with a balanced center of gravity, ensuring an agile machine setup and high movement speed, with a maximized print volume
The xHF offers a unique combination of productivity and flexibility. By printing bi-material layers, the Heron AM platform can produce high-performance composite parts in a more flexible and convenient way – combining, for example, a cost-effective core material surrounded by a technical outer skin of high-performance thermoplastics. This innovative feature cuts costs on macrostructures and maximizes the unique advantages of each material used.
By equipping Heron AM with the xHF (Extra Flow) Extruder, Caracol can deliver large components such as prefabricated structures and units, sustainable housing, and urban infrastructure (in construction & architecture), large-format molds, models, and functional components like boat hulls (in marine & aerospace) as well as tooling, jigs, and custom-designed composite extra-large structures (industrial manufacturing).
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