The creation of three dimensions can gradually become the “Xiaomi” in the 3D printing industry.
In 2024, Chuangxiang 3D celebrates its tenth anniversary: leaving. It is not only an upgrade of the brand, but a new logo similar to the letter “A”. More importantly, with the launch of the new generation of the K2 flagship 3D printer plus multicolored printing, the company gradually get rid of the stereotype of the cheap 3D printer “. In other words, Xiaomi also has high -end phones, and the same goes for creative three -dimensional creation.
Unlike the three -dimensional ENER creative series that has sold more than a million in the past, K2 plus is no longer a traditional gantry 3D printer, butImpatiently sentenceCore XyHigh-speed multi-pavele 3D printer with structure.Compared to what we have examinedK1 and K1 maxThis machine brings more surprises: large, silent and the most important thing is: very stable.
As a new generation of new generation of creative three -dimensional three -dimensional three -dimensional, it has a mold size up to 350x350x350 mm, a fastest print speed up to 600 mm / s, an acceleration up to 20,000 mm / s², a maximum flow rate up to 40 mm³ / s, and supports up to 16 printing colors. There is almost no second machine with a similar configuration on the market. Thanks to the upgrade of servomotors and constant temperature systems of cavity, K2 Plus is not only intended for consumer level users, but also meets the needs of professionals and can even be used as a production equipment.
Chuangxiang 3D K2 plus evaluation results
advantage:
Large size, good material
Excellent stability
Quick speed and low noise
default:
AI features have not met expectations
CFS material is noise
The power failure on the platform will drop
Overall, if the impression that three -dimensional creation gave everyone before was “saving as much as possible”, then now he started “hard dishes”. Whether it is the design of the machine or the use of materials, I realized that the “wheel” which has been deeply rooted in the industry for ten years has really changed a lot. As for some people, large sizes are not a necessity. In fact, if you really have a machine like this, you will suddenly see that a large machine is really good.
Of course, the premise is that you have a sufficient budget, after all, a machine of 10,000 yuan is not cheap. But as mentioned above, many people also buy high-end mobile phones from Xiaomi, which depends on your needs.
Equipment settings:
- Molding technology: melting deposit molding (FDM / FFF)
- Product size: 495 * 515 * 640 mm
- Printing size: 350 * 350 * 350 mm
- Maximum print speed: 600 mm / s
- Printing platform: Spring steel plate coated with pei
- Maximum nozzle temperature: 350 ° C
- Maximum hot bed temperature: 120 ° C
- Maximum cavity temperature: 60° C
- Win -ned software: Creality print5 and superior
- Support materials: PLA,Petg,ABS 、Asa 、TPU, PLA-CF, On-CF, PET-CF 等
- Printing method: USB / Ethernet / WiFi disk
- Operating interface: 4.3 -inch color touch screen
- Product net weight: 35 kg
- Market price: 9999 Yuan (single machine), 10999 yuan (with CFS)
Unpacking
It must be said that K2 Plus is a very heavy machine with a naked metal weighing 35 kg, almost twice the size of the K1 max. In addition to the CFS consumption management system, four -roles materials and outdoor packaging, the whole machine is greater than 100 kilograms, and it will be obvious that a person can transport it. The packaging is also very robust. After disassembly, you can also see all the machine accessories in addition to the host. Including power cords, material pipes, a set of spare heating heads, touch screens, material supports, consumables and accessory boxes.
According to the operating instructions of the quick guide manual, first remove the fixing frame in turn, unscrew the four screws that fix the hot bed, then install the display screen and the door entry handle handleConsumable rack and material hoseThen connect the power cord and start the machine. Follow the screen to switch on the screen to take the next step. When equipment completes a self-test, including optimization of the vibration brand and automatic leveling, the next step is to load consumables and prepare to print.
If you use the K2 more like me combo, you must also install a CFS consumable management system, which connects them together via consumable buffers, communication cables and Tetrafluoro tubes. Then, charge the four volumes of consumables without RFID in CFS, which will automatically identify the material information, then go to printing the following test.
In terms of appearance, the K2 Plus continues the color palette of the K1 series, with a gray and cool tone as a whole. The side of the machine uses black acrylic panels with company logo watermark, and the top and the front are glass soaked in translucent black covering. Overall, this machine shows a modern and simple industrial style, which is very pleasant to the eye.
In addition, an RFID detection system is also equipped alongside the material rack on the right side of the fuselage, which can automatically identify consumables even without CFS system, which is very practical for novices.
frame
The bodily design of K2 plus adopts a molded structure in solid aluminum alloy in three stages and the materials are very solid. Although the machine is also based on the central XY structure, it is obviously higher in the configuration. Its management of the X axis adopts a linear guidance rail design and is equipped with an independent z double axis and four optical axes of 12 mm, which considerably improves the stability and sustainability of the whole machine.
In addition, the five K2 Plus engines use the closed -loop focus control system, which improves not only the precision of positioning, but also effectively reduces movement noise and makes the printing process quicker. More specifically, when the glass door is closed, the noise is only about 50 decibels to a location 1 meter from the machine. At the same time, the auxiliary turbo cooling fans increased from 1 to 2, further improving the model’s cooling effect.
At the same time, two chassis fans with activated carbon filter elements are also installed at the rear, which can absorb volatile particles and reduce the impact on human health. In addition, the K2 Plus is equipped with a cavity heating system which is rare in 3D printers of common consumer quality, which can maintain a constant temperature up to 60 ° C in the chassis. This is particularly important to print it engineering materials such as ABS, which can effectively avoid deformation and deformation and ensure that the printing model has higher resistance.
A new wipe of nozzle is added to the back of the machine to clean the waste in the chute. This design is an essential and important tool in the multicolored printing process and helps to guarantee the softness of color switching. Another thing to add is that there is also an automatic adjustment belt tensioner next to the engine, which farewells to the workforce and uncertainty which required manual adjustment in the past.
Extrusion and hot end
It must be said that K2 Plus has made great optimizations on the extruder. Compared to the previous K1 series, it no longer requires a rocking switch. This time, it adopts a new compact structural design: it incorporates various functions such as material rupture detection, the automatic cutting tool, the upgrade sensor, etc.The compression problem that has been criticized in the past has been perfectly resolved on the K2 plus.
The expanded version of the hot end is equipped with a high power ceramic radiator of 80 W, which has a very rapid temperature increase and can support printing at high temperature up to 350 ° C. In addition, the design of the integrated throat nozzle makes the disassembly process extremely simple, and it can be completed in a few tens of seconds with a single round. This time, a conception of the bimetallic throat is always adopted, which effectively reduces the risk of blockage. At the same time, the 0.4 mm cemented carbial nozzle is compatible with the printing of most materials, which also becomes the standard configuration for the new generation of machines.
Another notable improvement is that the K2 Plus has installed an integrated camera on the model’s cooling fan to replace the past Lidar for automatic flow detection.
Print platform
The K2 Plus also uses a hot aluminum alloy bed, the difference is that this time, it uses an aluminum plate 5 mm thick, which is much thicker than the previous generation. The top of the hot bed is covered with a PEI textured panel in Unilateral 350×350 mm, which offers stronger adhesion than the shiny side of the past. If you needWhen you print a model with a larger baseI recommend spray a solid glue on the print platform to make sure that there is no error.
In addition, since the printing upgrading detection module has been transplanted to the extruder, the K2 more workbench is no longer equipped with a pressure sensor, but it has recovered 4 screws for manual fine adjustment. The overall inclination of the platform is controlled by two photoelectric switches at the bottom of the machine. However, this may be due to the weight of the platform itself that the platform will automatically move after each power failure, it is therefore recommended to ensure that the bottom of the machine remains empty in order to avoid collisions or other unexpected situations when the platform goes down.
Camera and touch screen
In the past, most 3D printers did not have cameras, so they could not monitor remotely or carry out an accelerated photograph. Now, the K series of CHUANG3D has these standard features and can detect foreign objects and print chess through it.
However, in real tests, these AI functions have limited effects. If there is no output or the model collapses, the machine will continue to print instead of an error. Therefore, use it simply as a camera, and other high technologies may have to be improved.
The K2 Plus is equipped with a 4.3 -inch color touch screen, which is reactive and has a simple and clear interface arrangement. Compared to the previous generation of displays, the new version adds a multicolored printing function and supports practical options such as consumable parameters. In addition, the display screen also supports the real -time print preview of the display model, which is more intuitive and user -friendly than the way in which the black and white screens only.
CFS multicolored system
Although the “big” and “fast” of K2 is more impressive, they are no longer sufficient to fully meet the needs of current users, because multicolored printing has obviously become a new urgent need. The K2 plus can be perfect thanks to the newly launched CFS (Warehouse Smart Consumables Management). It can store four consumable rolls and connecting four CFS modules, it can support up to 16 color prints, considerably improving flexibility and multicolored printing functionality.
Although this machine was launched in April of last year, it was launched after half an year. I suppose that more time is devoted to the stability of the machine during this period, in particular the brand new multicolored box. In the end, Chuangxiang 3D did not disappoint us. The CFS is not only sufficiently stable, but has also shown many strengths in the design: the fully closed box is equipped with temperature and humidity detection, integrated desiccant and an independent power interface is also reserved. If it can be upgraded to the heating and drying function of consumables at the later stage, it can even save the cost of a drying box.
The CFS box has a spring pressure on the top, and it is equipped with a design of multifunction slot machines at the bottom, which makes it compatible with several types of trays, and even the paper trays can be easily adapted. However, it should be mentioned that although the machine itself is very silent, the CFS seems stronger during food and reimbursement. If this can be optimized, the global user experience will be further improved. After the introduction of RFID recognition, original consumables with chips can be automatically configured with information, while other consumables can be manually defined via the display screen.
Print
After introducing the machine, we officially entered the printing process. The K2 Plus is delivered with three test models, among which the four -color boat is particularly catchy. This classic model was mainly used in monochrome tests, but now it is replaced by a multicolored printingInstantly lights up the eyes. The final product was completed in just 25 minutes, with transparent color division lines and smooth switching. More importantly, the multicolored printing model is just as excellent in quality, without vibration, and other details are impeccable.
As a 3D printer of 10,000 yuan, our tests focus on the stability of the machine and multi-material compatibility. After more than a month of long printing tests, we concluded that this machine is indeed very durable and works satisfactorily.
The first test model is the familiar Chinese dragon. We print the maximum size of the complete disk, using the default slice settings. After 2 p.m. and 6 minutes, a golden dragon 92 cm long and weighed 336 GA sautéed in front of me, and the effect was very shocking. If someone has put a huge 3D printed dragon on a street stand, it is full of impact and will certainly attract many passers -by to watch. After all, most of the people I have seen in the past were the size of a palm.
2025 is the year of the snake and the 3D -printed snakes have become popular products for a while. We used the 50 cm long cobra as an example to test it. It took 6 p.m. and 46 minutes. 9 were printed at some point, each with a net weight of 30 g, which was very good. However, if you are a farmer, you can complain that the placement design is too “waste” of space. In fact, by optimizing the arrangement of the model, more snakes can be printed. Currently, large advantages are also reflected, which can reduce the number of pick-ups and reprint of mold, and improve efficiency.
Then, we also printed a lot of vases, which could insert various flowers and place them in all the corners of our house to add a little interest to life. For the good of the dog at home, I also specially printed a bowl of exclusive gold rice. These ornaments or containers are also part of the daily production of most people using 3D printing.
All the above tests were carried out using PLA material, and the effect was always excellent under high speed printing at 300 mm / s. The K2 Plus is obviously able to do it easily, and then we tested the multicolored impression of CFS.
He coincides with Christmas, the 3D -printed snowman has once again become a little success. Many farmers who do not have a multicolored system generally choose to dismantle and print parts before assembly, while the K2 more equipped with CFS can directly print the multicolored, which is practical and fast. During the printing process, due to the large amount of red material, the machine will automatically replace the same type of material to complete continuous printing, and in the past, it must have changed the material manually.
To accommodate the arrival of the Chinese New Year, I specially printed a complete set of Mahjong this time. Yes, it is a pair of Mahjong that can be played directly on the table. This Mahjong set is completed in four lots, taking 10 hours and 14 minutes each time. Compared to the slightly monotonous effect of monochrome printing in the past, the addition of the multicolored system allows us to feel more fun and 3D printing possibilities.
K2 Plus can not only print common materials such as PLA and PETG, but also supports ABS, ASA, TPU, as well as PLA-CF and PA-CF with better performance. We would like to express our special thanks to Yisheng, Sanlu, Bic and Shuangli for providing consumables for helping us with the following tests.
After a series of successful impressions, we knew the first failure, but the problem was not entirely in the machine. Use White this timeTPU 95AThe materials, since CFS does not support flexible materials, and consumables are unpacked for a while, I put them in the drying box of San Green consumables and I printed them during drying. The material in the middle can be pulled, causing a lack of silk at the bottom of the slipper, but it is not the most deadly.
The main reason for the final failure is the negligence of setting parameters. Although the model does not seem to require a support, the lower contact zone is too small, causing the collapse of the model due to its inability to carry a load after reaching a certain height. I wanted to print a pair of slippers for me, but I only finished a semi-finished product. But I don’t feel sorry for myself, because I found that even with TPU material, this hardness may not be comfortable to wear on the feet.
Obviously, I have always had a special taste for elastic materials. I never forget the 3D printed basketball that I saw in the NBA Slam Dunk competition. However, neither a normal plage nor a TPU can make a basketball that can really slap. By chance, I discovered that BIC had launched a specialized basketball for 3D printingPlatSweet materials, so I decided to obtain a volume of tests.
After 2 days, 13 hours and 50 minutes of printing, we finally achieved black sneakers without air. It measures 239×239 mm, which is comparable to a standard n ° 7 basketball, but weighs 648 g, which is slightly heavier. Since consumables have only one roller, plus the support part, it is not enough to print once. In the end, the K2 Plus successfully completed the test and completed the entire printing process in one go. I also took this basketball in court for tests, with flexibility of around 70% to 80% of that of ordinary basketball, and it can barely be used.
In order to further challenge the performance of the machine, we have directly chosenABS-CFThe materials are tested. Before printing, the material was first dried, then a hammer was successfully printed at the same time. The final printing was almost perfect and the details of the model were very well displayed. Due to 100%filling, the hammer is very strong and although it cannot be used to break nails, there is no problem eliminating nuts.
After hundreds of hours of testing, the intuitive feeling that K2 plus gave me is that its stability has been considerably improved compared to the previous generation. In addition, CFS supports multicolored printing and an oversized print volume of 350 mm cubic meters, from the point of view of the equipment, there are almost no obvious drawbacks.
In terms of software, a new version has also been implemented this time and has just been launched.Print Creality 6.0This also improves user experience and overall performance, completing the hardware upgrade. In the past, creative 3D cutting software has been developed on the basis of the curaengine nucleus, and since version 5.0, a major change has occurred. It was switched to the kernel based on orcaslier, becoming software that can make multicolored printing and partition.
At the beginning, I used version 5.1.45 of the USB flash reader at random, but sometimes I encountered problems such as slice accidents and overview. I was pretending to complain about it in the article. Unexpectedly, after the software upgrade to version 6.0, these problems have disappeared. Now it is more stable and more fluid to use, and the software also incorporates online models, user presets and user tutorials.
In addition, the software also supports remote monitoring and the operation of the machine. At the same time, he can download photography videos in time of time of printed models spent in one click. It can also easily manage consumables via CFS, which makes functions more complete and practical. If Creality Print still needs improvement, my intuitive feeling is that there is still room for optimization for settings parameters, and if the download and download functions can be placed on the main page, it will be more convenient for users.
As part of the three -dimensional 3D printing ecosystem of Chuangxiang, the Chuangxiang Cloud provides not only a web version, but is also equipped with an independent application. We can choose our favorite model to implement printing with one click via K2 plus, and can also communicate and share with other community users. The performance of a machine depends not only on the equipment itself, but also on its complete user experience. Obviously, Chuangxiang 3D has performed well in this regard, adding a lot of bonus points to K2 Plus.
Make complaints
Overall, we don’t have much to complain about this K2 Plus test, but we will simply review some of the problems we have encountered for your reference.
At first, some problems in the software were more obvious, such as the slow cutting of large models, and even the software crashed several times, and the software clicked on “Start Print” in the software after having cut, and it was impossible to automatically pass on the printing page. However, with subsequent software upgrades, these problems have been solved. But what leaves me perplexing is that in the operating page of the software device, the printed model cannot be canceled directly, and I looked for a long time but I did not find the Cancel button. This problem has always existed.
In addition, the machine had some abnormal sounds and caused a failure of the Y axis, but it can be restored to normal after restarting. I don’t know what caused it. There are also the problems mentioned above that the Z axis will drop automatically after the power failure, and the sound when CFS feeds and returns is slightly stronger. In terms of firmware, he has undergone three upgrades since the launch of the machine and the official updates have been carried out. I first encountered the problem of abnormal detection of the hollows of waste, but it was in fact a normal situation. In addition, the AI detection function must still be improved, such as the detection of foreign objects and the detection functions of fried noodles, which are not ideal when they treat dark consumables. In addition, if it is an empty shot caused by a socket, the recognition of the machine is not very sensitive and there is still room for improvement in this regard.
Finally, although it has nothing to do with the K2 more itself, we are just as curious as everyone, with the exception of this machine, when other creative 3D printers will be compatible with CFS and implement multicolored printing. Otherwise, maybe their competitiveness will decrease day by day and it will be difficult to follow the market and user demand.
in conclusion
We believe that K2 Plus is the best 3D FDM printer in Creative 3D in the last decade. Whether it is a breakthrough in the hardware or a new software upgrade, we have seen this brand new machine. It has not only an ultra-large printing volume of 350x350x350 mm, but also supports up to 16 color prints with the multi-CFS multi-color system. More importantly, it is very stable, and the library of support models, the community and other ecosystems are also very complete.
If the budget is sufficient, it is recommended to choose K2 directly in a single step; If only a high -speed monochrome 3D printer is required, the 3D K1 max Creative is also a good choice, with a price of around 4,000 yuan and very profitable efficiency. If a larger machine is necessary, the newly launched Ender-5 Max is also an interesting choice, with an oversized print size of 400x400x400mm.
If the price is preferred, the K1 is for less than 2,000 yuan is your best choice. Of course, if you are ready to add a few hundred yuan, we recommend the Multicolor A1 set of Tuozhu, which can print four colors, but the size of the molding is only 180x180x180mm, which requires a compromise.
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