Here are the 4 best CoreXY 3D printers ranging from hobbyist use to professional applications.
These printers are one of the 3 popular types (CoreXY, Delta & Cartesian).
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Tronxy X5SA - Best For Beginners
Why start with this one? - The Tronxy X5SA offers a large build volume and auto bed leveling probe that helps beginners to set up the print faster.
Pros
Assisted Manual Bed Leveling - Saves beginner so much time and get right to the printing process without tedious manual adjustments
Great For Hobbyist - Fully customizable printer at a great price point to create low-cost scale model parts
Large Build Volume - Print anything from small to large for many projects with a fairly large print bed
Tons Of Supports - Large user base for tips and resources to help you experiment with your projects
Print Off SD Card - Insert 3D model file via SD card without external computer hook up
Cons
- Auto bed leveling still need constant adjustment
- Cable chain makes contact with the belt when in operation
Specs
- Build Volume (mm) - 330 X 330 X400
- Print Speed - 20 - 150 mm/s
- Thickness - 0.1 - 0.4mm (100- 400 microns)
- Material - PLA, ABS, PETG, PC, HIPS, PVC
- Heated Bed - 100°C
- Filament Diameter - 1.75 mm
- Bed Leveling - Assisted, 16 points
- Extruder temp - 260°C
- Weight - 31.9 lbs
- Connectivity - USB, MicroSD
- Slicing Software - Tronxy Slicer
- File Format - STL, OBJ, DAE, AMF, G Code
Creality Ender 6 - Best Overall
Why use this one? - Creality Ender 3 is a very popular FDM printer, and the Ender 6 is the newest model offering many improved components such as increased printing speed, improved enclosure, glass bed, and much-reduced noise when printing
Pros
Faster Print Speed - Now operating at 150 mm/sec with a resolution of 0.1 mm (100 microns)
Improved Enclosure Covering - Maintain the temperature of the print consistently better than Creality Ender 3 model
Glass Bed - Arguably the best for a flawless print bottom. Good bed adhesion (Preparation still required) & easy part removal upon completion
Quiet - New TMX2208 system reduces printer noise for anyone printing long hours at home
Filament Sensor - Automatically alert the user when filament runs out or if the sensor is working properly to ensure a successful print
Cons
- Complex assembly
- No auto bed leveling
Specs
- Build Volume (mm) - 250 X 250 X 400
- Print Speed - 150 mm/s max
- Thickness - 0.1 - 0.4mm (100- 400 microns)
- Material - ABS, PLA, Wood Polymer, TPU, HIPS
- Heated Bed - 110°C
- Filament Diameter - 1.75 mm
- Bed Leveling - Auto, 16 points
- Extruder temp - 250°C
- Connectivity - SD Card
- Weight - 48.5 lbs
- Slicing Software - Cura, Simlify3D, RepetierHost & Others
- File Format - STL, 3MF, AMF, OBJ, G Code
Creality CR30 - Best For Continuous Production
Why try this one? The Creality CR30 is a unique 45 degree 3D printer best for printing long Z-axis dimension parts like a stick without the constraint of a boxed enclosure
Pros
Print Long & Detachable Parts - Infinite Z-axis belt allows a long part, continuous printing, and unsupported overhangs as the belt rolls the part out (Proper setup required)
No Changing Trays - Just print without constantly involve labor to reprepare the print bed
Quiet - Print in the same room you work or take a nap, the silent print noise should not bother the user
Filament Sensor - Just like the Ender 6, the sensor stops the print when replacement is required to continue the print
Fast Assembly - Very sturdy 3D printer that takes less than 30 mins to put together
Cons
- Belt leveling has a bit of learning curve to it compared to stationary bed leveling
- Always printing at 45 degrees can cause problem making certain designs
Specs
- Build Volume (mm) - 200 X 170 X Infinite Z
- Print Speed - 35 mm/s
- Thickness - 0.2 (200 microns)
- Material - PLA, TPU, PETG
- Heated Bed - 70°C
- Filament Diameter - 1.75 mm
- Bed & Belt Leveling - Manual
- Extruder temp - 240°C
- Connectivity - USB, SDCard
- Weight - 45.2 lbs
- Slicing Software - Crealitybelt & IdealMaker
- File Format - STL, OBJ, DAE, AMF, G Code
Formbot Vivedino Troodon - Best For Professional Use
Why use this one? The Vivedino Troodon packs tons of features for higher quality FDM prints and reduces manual bed leveling headaches many users want to avoid, so they can work other important printing tasks
Pros
Resume After Power Loss - Your large size print will not go to waste after a power loss, and the printer remembers where it left off
Much More Details - Print as low as 0.05 - 0.3mm layer height, that's about 5 Micron definition
Auto Bed & Gantry Leveling - Up to 36 points with BLTouch sensor to support real-time adjustment and nozzle height compensation to reducing tedious manual leveling for the user.
Added Air Filtration - Removes harmful particles from the air, and it's safe to use indoor (Still be cautious)
Great Adhesion - Out of the box magnetic flexible PEI sheet to prevent edge warping and it's easy to remove prints
Filament Sensor - Just like the ones recommended above, will auto-pause when the filament breaks or running low
Dual Gear Extruder - Reduces slipping with better grip performance to print much more accurately
Wifi Enabled - Upload file wirelessly
Cons
- Heavy to move around
- Expert experience required (Not a bad thing)
Specs
- Build Volume (mm) - 300 X 300 X 400 or 400 X 400 X 500
- Print Speed - 250 mm/s
- Heated Bed - 150°C
- Thickness - 0.05 - 0.3mm (5 - 300 microns)
- Material - PLA, ABS, WOOD, HIPS, PETG, PVA, Nylon, Carbon Fiber, PC
- Filament Diameter - 1.75 mm
- Bed Leveling - Auto & gantry leveling
- Extruder temp - 270°C
- Connectivity - USB, SD Card, Wifi
- Weight - 83.8 lbs
- Slicing Software - Cura, Simpify3D, MakerBot, Slic3R
- File Format - STL, OBJ, AMF, DAE, G Code
Common FAQ
How Does a CoreXY Printer Differ From Others?
CoreXY printers are cube-shaped, and the print head moves by timing belts operated by stepper motors in different planes.
CoreXY's main advantages are:
- Faster print with minimum artifacts
- Reduces twisting motion
- X & Y motors are kept in one place to reduce weight of the printer
- Many professional FDM printers use CoreXY technology for its main performance benefits
- Fixed stepper motor moves vertically only without carrying the weight of the print, aka reduces alot of vibration
- Smaller printer dimension while offering the same build volume compared to others
CoreXY's main disadvantages are:
- Belt system requires more time to maintain and setup
- Printer frame must be as square as possible to maintain accuracy
To learn more about Delta and Cartesian printers, please click here
