MiQ 5

The MiQ 5 material dryer: an indispensable addition!

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MiQ 5 – material drying unit

The MiQ 5 is the new material drying unit from innovatiQ. Designed as a base cabinet, the dryer also functions as a storage chamber for the filament material. The material is fed internally into the print head in an encapsulated process.

Drying is a recognized upstream process in 3D manufacturing to better process plastic filaments.

In additive manufacturing, it is important that the filament remains “dry” throughout the entire printing process. InnovatiQ has chosen the most sophisticated method with the MiQ 5 to bring the filament to an optimal state prior to extrusion.

Technical data

The MiQ 5 material dryer: a reliable addition

Material drying is an important process for preparing the material for the additive manufacturing process. It is carried out in 3 steps:

The material drying chamber is constantly heated to a maximum of 55°C. The heated air allows the individual polymer chains of the plastic to open and the stored water to escape.
2. The heated air is actively dehumidified. For this purpose, the air in the chamber is brought into a permanent rotation and led past two Peltier elements.
3. The moisture is discharged to the outside in a controlled manner via an extraction mechanism and the collected water is evaporated. The user does not have to open the drying chamber or manually empty the container for this purpose.

Dual functional

Two functions are combined in the MiQ 5. The “heating” and the “active dehumidification” run completely autonomously in the drying chamber. Thus, the improved properties of the filament are constantly maintained. Perfect starting conditions for your daily print jobs.

Quick material change

The material feed for the printing process takes place directly in a closed system. A material change can be carried out quickly and easily without interrupting the pressure.

This means that the improved properties of the filament are constantly maintained. For this purpose, innovatiQ has developed the innovative MiQ 5 material drying unit for the TiQ 5 3D printer.

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Image above: additively manufactured component with upstream material drying by the MiQ 5.
Image below: the same additively manufactured component without upstream material drying.

Why is material drying important?

Drying is a recognized upstream process in 3D manufacturing to better process plastic filaments. For this, it is important that the filament remains “dry” throughout the entire printing process.

problem humidity

Filament material basically absorbs moisture. Water in the filament causes poorer printing results. Known effects from 3D printing such as stringing, oozing and bubbling are enhanced. The more the material draws moisture, the more disadvantageous this is for process-safe printing of the component.

Advantages of material drying

The main advantages of material drying are obvious: improved appearance, better mechanical properties and a more reliable printing process are the main ones.

Technical Features

Humidity: < <8 % and 4 %
Material intake print area:one spool per extruder = 2
Material intake storage area 5 small or 3 large spools
Power consumption: 0.3 kW, approx. 50 % in continuous operation 230 V, 16 A
Voltage: 230 V, 16 A
Filament diameter: suitable for all

Material (filament): all hydrophilic filaments
Operating temperature: max 55 °C in the material chamber
Network connection: stand-alone dryer
Outer dimensions (W/D/H): 1134 x 726 x 643 mm
Weight: approx. 115 kg
Technology: Material drying

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