Qidi i-fast: Speed Revolution

Qidi i-fast: Welcoming the revolution in real speed for professional 3D printing

The relentless pursuit of speed in 3D printing is more than just convenience; it is a fundamental shift that unlocks new possibilities in manufacturing, especially for rapid prototyping and short-term production. With tight deadlines, rapid iterative design and shorter time to market are crucial competitive advantages. Enter Qidi i-fast – a machine that goes from ground design to breaking traditional speed barriers without damaging quality. This is not just a faster printer; it represents a paradigm change in the real speed revolution in the professional additive manufacturing environment.

Beyond incremental gains: Rethinking Quick Printing

Traditional attempts to increase printing speed often involve increasing movement speed or layer height, resulting in compromises in surface finishes, details and structural integrity. Qidi i-fast takes a fundamentally different approach. It is "Speed Revolution" Based on the collaborative integration of cutting-edge hardware and intelligent software, solve the core bottlenecks that limit FFF/FDM printing:

1. Ultra-high flow heat table system: The core of leap in speed. Qidi combines effective "Super popular." The system uses powerful high-speed heaters and optimized thermal recesses and can even melt at extremely high rates such as PA, PA-CF or PC (e.g. PA, PA-CF or PC) – always providing flow rates of over 60mm³/s, well over 15-20mm³/s. This means that the printer can store materials faster No Starving nozzle.
2. Ultra-fast motion system: Precisely driving the heat table at high speeds requires an incredibly stiff and responsive motion platform. I-FAST uses linear guides on all shafts, high-voltage stepper motors and powerful drive systems. This minimizes high-speed vibration and resonance, ensuring no sacrificing accuracy for speed. Acceleration over 20,000 mm/s² allows the tool head to reach the target speed almost immediately, eliminating the slow gradation and deceleration phases that plague standard printers.
3. Quick heating board: It may be a major time to bring materials such as ABS, PC or PA (such as 110°C+) to high temperatures (110°C+). The i-fast has a powerful, efficient heating system that brings the bed to temperatures very quickly, usually in minutes rather than dozens of minutes, reducing overall working setup time.
4. Optimized firmware and slicing algorithms: The original hardware power supply requires intelligent control. I-Fast’s firmware is fine-tuned to manage extreme speeds, ensuring a smooth path of motion and stable temperatures under heavy flow requirements. Advanced slicer profiles (such as QIDI printing or compatible third-party slicers) are critical to dynamically adjust extrusion width, layer height and speed to maximize output while maintaining different geometric quality.

Impact: Change the rapid prototype workflow

So, what does this speed revolution mean in practice?

• Prototyping at the speed of thought: Cut the iteration cycle from days to hours. Engineers and designers can verify concepts, test forms/fits/functions, and make critical changes faster. It now takes 15 hours to prepare the prototype within 3-4 hours of I-fast.
• Shorten market time: The timetable for compressing development plans is large. Incorporate functional prototypes and even end-use parts into the hands of testers or customers to accelerate product release.
• Accidental lifeguard: When disasters attack later in the project (fixture breaks, injection of die core fails), I-FAST usually produces high-strength functional replacement overnight, minimizing expensive production downtime.
• Economic efficiency: Although higher speeds are inevitably associated with increased power consumption during the printing process, a sharp reduction in overall printing time translates into reduced operating costs per part. The cost of time, machine occupation and overhead in humans is greatly reduced.

Uncompromising quality: Strength and accuracy of speed

The brilliance of i-fast lies in its ability to deliver this speed While maintaining excellence. By ensuring proper melting and deposition:

• Special layer adhesion: It is crucial for features. High flow rate and proper cooling prevent weaker layers, resulting in parts with impressive Z-axis strength and overall durability that can be comparable to prints and slower.
• Top surface finish: Intelligent cooling systems and motion control prevent common problems with spots, strings and surface artifacts that usually occur at high speeds on traditional machines. The parts appear very clean.
• Dimensional accuracy: Rigid frames and precision linear guides ensure that the tool head can move exactly where it should be, retaining geometric loyalty even when racing.
• Material versatility: i-fast is not limited to "Quickly" Material. Its high-speed functionality (print room up to 80°C+, thermal table up to 350°C) means it can easily handle challenging engineered thermoplastics (Nylon, PC, ASA, TPU) – the same materials used in functional prototypes and low-capacity production.

Take advantage of the speed revolution: the great advantage

At Greatlight, this is an industry-leading rapid prototyping expert, using technologies like Qidi I-Fast is not optional. It is crucial to realize our core promise: Quickly. Accurate. Professional. We recognize that the speed of prototypes is valuable only when paired with uncompromising quality and reliability.

• Our goals: We leverage core technology to enable I-Fast’s speed revolution to significantly reduce lead times for your critical metal and plastic prototypes.
• Exceeded original speed: While speed makes headlines, our commitment covers the entire process. Integrating i-fast into our production workflows often provides faster design iterations and functional prototype delivery within hours.
• One-stop solution: Printing speed is just the beginning. GRESTLIGHT with comprehensive supplement Post-processing and completion of services. Whether it’s smooth high visibility prototypes, paintings, metal coatings (such as nickel, chrome, etc.), dyeing, assembly or precise machining operations, we handle them internally on a large scale, ensuring the production-ready part from your digital model to the production-ready part. This integrated service eliminates vendor latency and further expands the benefits of saving time.
• Materials and customization expertise: Most materials can be quickly sourced and processed as required, including custom alloys and engineered plastics tailored to the specific strength, heat or chemical resistance requirements of your application.
• Precise focus: True rapid prototypes require precision. We combine advanced SLM 3D printers for metals, complex systems such as Qidi i-fast for Advanced Plastics, and experienced engineering expertise to ensure your prototypes meet the exact dimensions and functional specifications.

in conclusion

Qidi i-fast is more than just a fast 3D printer. This is a technological powerhouse that redefined the possibilities in the FFF/FDM process. By addressing the fundamental physical limitations of melting and motion, it provides real Speed Revolution – Multiple times faster than traditional printers while maintaining critical strength, accuracy and finish for demanding engineering applications. This transformation allows companies to innovate faster, respond faster and simplify production.

For professional rapid prototyping partners like Greatlight, embracing this revolution is key to delivering unparalleled value. Our integration of Qidi i-fast with world-class metal printing through SLM, extensive in-house post-processing capabilities, and a deep commitment to customization and precise location of materials allows us to transform your concept into high-quality functional prototypes and parts with unparalleled speed and efficiency. In innovative competitions, Qidi i-fast provides jet fuel, and Greatlight provides expert pilots to get you across the finish line first.

FAQ: Quick Prototyping for Qidi i-fast & Greatlight

1. How fast real Is Qidi i-fast compared to standard professional 3D printers?

   • The rate of growth height depends on the model’s geometry, material and print settings (layer height, fill, wall). However, very common prints are finished 3 to 8 times Similar prints than conventional high-end industrial FFF printers. Complex functional prototypes may be performed elsewhere for 15-20 hours in 3-5 hours at I-fast without sacrificing quality.

2. High-speed sacrificing parts strength or accuracy?

   • This is the core engineering challenge raised by QIDI. Proprietary thermal station ensures Complete melting At high flow rates, excellent layer adhesion is caused. The rigid frame and linear guides maintain accuracy even during fast movement. Independent testing and real-world use confirmation that parts printed at high speed on I-fast have comparable or excellent mechanical properties, and dimensional accuracy can reduce prints on traditional machines.

3. Which material is best for I-Fast’s speed feature?

   • I-fast performs outstandingly in engineering grade thermoplastics: nylon (PA6, PA12, PA12, PA-CF, PA-GF), polycarbonate (PC), ABS, ABS, ASA, ASA, PETG, PET-CF and various TPU formulas. Its chamber and bed heating ensures that these materials are reliably printed at high speed without warping or rupture. PLA and base materials can also work, but the speed advantage is luminescent through harder polymers.

4. How Greatlight provides Quickly prototype Metal With the parts next to the i-fast?

   • Greatlight maintains a wide range of functions in pure functions as i-fast revolutionizes plastic printing speed Metal Using advanced rapid prototyping Selective laser melting (SLM) 3D printer. These machines build functional metal parts directly from powder. Combined with optimized process and post-processing, we can also complement our plastic products with very fast lead times for metal prototypes and end-use parts.

5. What post-processing options does Greatlight offer?

   • Great lighting provides comprehensive One-stop service. In addition to quick printing (plastics and metal), we also have to deal with:

     • Plastic prototype: Support removal, grinding, smoothing (vapor, media), painting, dyeing, clear coating, assembly.
     • Metal prototype: Support removal, heat treatment, hips, CNC machining (for precise tolerance/hole), various surface finishes (sanding, polishing, polishing, bead blasting, anodizing, anodizing, plating, passivation).
     • All Materials: Accurate CNC machining Accurate CNC machining when it exceeds ultra-high tolerances or specific functions provided by additive manufacturing.

6. How do I start with a quick prototype of Greatlight?

   • Simply contact Greatlight via CAD files (steps, STL, etc.), material specifications, required tolerances, finishes and quantity. Our engineering team will analyze your project, recommend the best process (plastic printing with i-fast functionality, metal SLM or CNC machining), provide quick quotes, and guide you through production, including any required post-processing.