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IdeaFormer-3D

IdeaFormer IR3 V2 Conveyor Belt 3D Printer

  • Conveyor belt with infinite Z axis, continuous printing
  • 250 x 250 mm print width and depth, unlimited length
  • 400 mm/s stated print speed
  • Auto leveling included

Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A conveyor belt printer that prints long parts or runs of parts in one go. It is a specialist machine, and the listing leaves out nozzle, material and temperature data.

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ASIN: B0DTHRC3LNModel: IR3 V2Category: 3D Printers

Overview

A moving belt in place of a fixed bed lets this printer extend a part's length without limit while the head stays in one place. IdeaFormer-3D lists auto leveling and targets cosplay, prototypes and short production runs.

The reason to choose it is length: parts that would not fit on a normal bed can be printed in one piece, and the belt supports continuous printing. The limitation is technical detail, because filament types, nozzle size and temperature limits are not given.

Who it's for

A maker who prints props, rails, tubes or short production batches and can adapt to belt-style printing. A beginner printing small figures gets no benefit from the belt and may prefer a standard printer.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Unlimited part length on the belt
  • Continuous printing for batches
  • Fast stated print speed
  • Wide print width for props
Cons
  • Materials supported not listed
  • Larger footprint than a basic printer

Performance notes

A belt printer slides the finished part away as it prints, so the Z axis never runs out and parts can emerge in a stream. Because the part grows along the belt, overhangs and surface finish behave differently from a fixed-bed printer. Real speed depends on the part and filament, which the listing does not detail.

Specifications

BrandIdeaFormer-3D
ModelIR3 V2
Dimensions & fit
Item weight44 poundshigher than 57% of 36 3d printers
Product dimensions20.47 x 30.71 x 12.6 inches
Capacity & performance
Build volume250 x 250 mm, unlimited length
Max print speed400 mm/s
Other details
Bed levelingAuto leveling
Printer typeConveyor belt, infinite Z axis

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Frequently asked questions

How much desk space does the IdeaFormer-3D IR3 V2 take?

The product dimensions are 20.47 x 30.71 x 12.6 inches and it weighs 44 pounds, so it needs a long, stable surface.

Does the IR3 V2 have a limit on print length?

The title lists the length as infinite, with a fixed 250 mm width and depth.

Is the IdeaFormer-3D IR3 V2 a normal flat-bed printer?

No. It prints on a moving belt, which changes how parts are oriented and removed.