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TECHNIQUE
MaxiPrinter, the complete
solution for automated
construction
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SUMMARY
MAXIPRINTER SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Package contents 4
Logistics 6
Dimensions of the printing area 7
Examples of work area 8
Process of installation 9
3D printing material 11
Printing data 11
Pumping system data reporting 11
Live camera footage 11
Printing files 12
Materials 12
Training and support 12
CONSTRUCTION SITES WITH MAXIPRINTER
« Le Pavillon » 14
« L’Accueil » 15
« La Tour » 16
SUB-SYSTEMS TECHNICAL DETAILS
MaxiPrinter 18
Pumping system 22
Software : C3D Slicer 23
OUR OTHER PRODUCTS 26
THEY TRUST US 26
OUR HEADQUARTERS : LA CITADELLE DES SAVOIR-FAIRE 27
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MaxiPrinter
System Overview
Complete solution pack
1 MaxiPrinter
1 automated pumping system 1 automated silo kit 1,2m3
with direct data reporting (or 317 gal)
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1 Remote control screen C3D Slicer Software
developed by Constructions-3D
Pumping hose for Pumping rotors and stators
concrete
2 Aluminium loading ramps C3D Starter Kit
with the 20 feet maritime container
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Logistics
Transport in a 20’
maritime container
Total weight : less than 7 tons
including container
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Dimensions of the printing area
Internal diameter minimum 5 m - maximum 13.8 m (or 45,27 ft) for a structure of 3.85 m (or 12,63 ft) height.
Ø Internal : 5 m (or 16,4 ft)
Ø External : 13,8 m
(or 45,27 ft)
3,85 m (or 12,63 ft)
Ex: Longest straight wall 3.85m high (or 12,63 ft)
0,3 m (or ~1 ft)
12,5 m (ou 41 ft) 12,5 m (ou 41 ft)
3,85 m (ou 12,63 ft)
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Ex: Complex printable 3,85 m high wall (or 12,63 ft)
Ex: Accueil C3D - Height : 3,80 m (12,47 ft) / Ex: Pavillon C3D - Height : 2,50 m (8,2 ft) /
Maximum diameter : 12,5 m (41 ft) Maximum diameter : 13,5 m (44,29 ft)
13,8 m (ou 45,27 ft) 2,5 m
ft)
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(or 8,2 ft)
(o m
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5,25 m
(or 17,22 ft)
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Process of Installation
Step 1 Deployment and installation of the equipment (1h00 - 2 people)
Step 2 Initialization of the printer and the pump (1h00 - 2 people)
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Step 3 Printing (minimum 2 people)
Step 4 Cleaning and storage (1h30 - 2 people)
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Laye
r
Layer parameters
widt
h
Layer
height
Layer height adjustment Yes, in C3D Slicer
Usual layer heights 25 mm (or 0,98 in) Possible :
Round nozzle
10 mm - 40 mm (or 0,39 - 1,57 in)
Layer width adjustment Yes, during printing
Laye
r width
Usual layer widths Round nozzle : 2,5 x layer height
For the deposit of layers Square nozzle : 1 x layer height
Layer
height
Round and square nozzles included
Square nozzle Printing data
Pause and resume while prining Yes
Pause time not to be exceeded Defined by the material used
Preventive pump cleaning frequency Every 2 hours of printing
Preventive cleaning time 5 min
Rotor and stator change frequency Every 24 hours of printing
Hose purge and reset 15 min
Pumping system data Online acquisition and display
Pumping system data reporting
Pumping system data acquisition directly
displayed on MaxiPrinter control interface.
Contact us for more details.
Live camera footage
Live viewing of the cord deposition process
through a camera system on the head of the
MaxiPrinter.
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Steps to print :
from 3D file to print-on-site
Plans of Conversion of 3D printing
the work 3D or 2D drawings of the work
Files format : C3D Slicer MaxiPrinter
STL / DXF
Materials
The MaxiPrinter system is open for use with all types of printable materials.
(contact us for more details)
Training and support
C3D on-site training 83 rue des Mines Innovantes, 59860 Bruay-Sur-l’Escaut FRANCE
Number of people 5 trainees maximum
Topics during theoretical Modeling constraints and preparation of print files
and practical training Material and control
Pumping system
Control and monitoring of machine
Relevant constructive solutions for 3D printing
Organization of a 3D printing site
Printing on site in real conditions
Maintenance
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TECHNIQUE
Worksites
MaxiPrinter
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Construction sites
of MaxiPrinter
Le Pavillon (November 2019)
Printing sequence Walls printed one after the other
Wall dimension Height : 2,5 m / length : 5,40 m (or 8,2ft / 17,72 ft)
Wall type Two partitions wall
Printing time per wall 8h / per wall
Total duration of the printing phase 4 days
Material used C3DMIX
Amount of material used 22 Ton
Floor space Approx. 60 m2 (or 646 sqft)
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L’Accueil (July 2021)
Printing sequence Continuous printing of the entire structure including the lintel
Wall dimension Height : 3,8 m (or 12,47 ft)
Wall type Three-partitions wall with lintel
Printing time 30h
Total duration of the printing phase 34h
Material used Tector 3D Build Lafarge / Reinforcement deposit during printing
Amount of material used 28 Tons (or 30,86 ton)
Floor space Approx. 60 m2 (or 646 sqft)
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La Tour (2022 in progress)
3 floors - 12,5 m high (or 41 ft)
Tallest 3D concrete printing project in the world
Technical details
subsystems
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MaxiPrinter
General specifications
Type Hydraulic robot arm mounted on tracks
Degrees of freedom: 5
Electric motor and thermal engine
Control mode
Manual control for arm Remote control screen with
folding/unfolding camera feedback for printing
Details of the control 3D printer control
screen Control of pump speed, start and stop
Control of print nozzle linear speed
Manual activation of nozzle movements
Display of the percentage of completion of the current print job
Weight 2700 kg (or 5952 lbs)
Pressure on the tracks: 0,93 kgf/cm2 (or 8,68 psi)
Ground pressure in printing (under each foot): 0,93 kgf/cm2 (or 13,23 psi)
Electrical Maximum electrical power during printing: 10 kVA
Requirements Power supply: 380V three-phase 3P + N + E
Climatic conditions Machine capable of remaining under moderate rainfall: IP54 components
Machine capable of maintaining its accuracy under 60 km/h (37 mph) of wind
Extreme operating temperature between -5 °C and 50 °C (or 23°F and 122°F)
for the machine
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Control screen details
Type Touchscreen attached to the machine frame
Nozzle speed Up to 200 mm/s
Material flow (see «pumping system» p.22)
Water-to-material ratio on pump Adjustment of water-to-material ratio from the
machine control interface
Available languages English, French, German (other languages avai-
lable upon request)
Data accessible during printing Material pressure and temperature
Mixing water flow rate and temperature
Mixer cycles
Manually added notes during printing
Modifications of printing parameters
Export of CSV format data related to printing
Export of printing-related data from the USB port on the screen
Pausing and resuming of prints
Other functions Setting of pressure/temperature alert thres-
holds for material and mixing water
Camera Real-time visualization of bead deposition
using a camera mounted on the machine head
Weather Channel Display of data from the weather station loca-
ted on the MaxiPrinter : temperature and
ambient humidity
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Space requirement
Folded machine (dimensions in mm)
with electric motor and control unit : 3150 mm or 10,33 ft
1990 mm or 6,53 ft
550 mm 975 mm
or 1,80 ft or 3,19 ft
850 mm
or 2,78 ft
Unfolded machine (dimensions in m)
Dmax : 13,8 m or 45,3 ft
Dmin : 5 m or 16,4 ft
Hmax :
3,85 m
or 12,6 ft
Folding/unfolding requiring manual operation (1 person)
Folding/unfolding time : 10 min
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Machine moving
Possible on driveable ground when machine is in folded configuration
Catterpillars tracks by diesel engine
Travelling speed on tracks : 3 km/h (or 1,8 mph)
Maximum permissible slope when travelling on tracks: 15°
Printing capacity
Absolute accuracy 1-5 cm (0,39-1,97 in) depending on the position of the arm in the
printing area
Repeatability level 1 mm (or 0,04 in)
Maximum linear nozzle speed 200 mm/s (or 7,87 in/s)
Usual printing speed 80 -150 mm/s (or 3,94-5,91 in/s)
Maximum vertical construction speed Parameter defined by the material used. Usual speed: 30 - 60 cm/h (or
0,98-1,97 ft/h)
Nozzle speed Adjustable during printing
Pause and resume Possible during printing
Break time not to be exceeded Parameter defined by the material used. Usual time limit: 10 min
Printing nozzle
Rotating nozzle following the path of the printed layer
Pneumatic valve for instant print stop/resume
Display of the camera acquisition directly on the control screen
Recorded video of the print saved on SD card
Maintenance
Standard maintenance of a hydraulic machine
Oil and filter change in accordance with maintenance manuals
Maintenance of the thermal engine in accordance with maintenance manuals
Checking the nozzle and rotating joints to remove the dirt
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Pumping System
General specifications
Type Double mixing and continuous pumping system
Acquisition of pumping data displayed on the control screen
Dry material supply (premix) for a silo
Control From the MaxiPrinter control interface, or in manual mode
Pumping capacity Min : 1 L/min, Max : 32 L/min (or 0,26 gpm - 8,45 gpm)
Usual - approx. 10 L/min (depending on mounted rotor and pump stator)
Pump flow rate adjustable during printing, via the control screen
Grain size tolerance Up to 5 mm (or 0,2 in)
Fibre tolerance Yes, only flexible fibers. Maximum length : 25 mm (or 0,98 in)
Up to 2% of the mass of the material
Maximum permissible pressure 50 bars (or 725 psi) (depending on material : 5 to 25 bars (or 72,5-362 psi))
Pumping rotors + flexible stators DN50 mm
Hose length 26 meters (or 85,3 ft)
Electrical requirements
Voltage 380V Three-phase, 50Hz
Maximum power 10 kW in peak
Automated silo 1,2m3 for dry material (or 317 gal)
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C3D Slicer
The slicer of Constructions-3D
C3D Slicer is natively installed on the MaxiPrinter control screen.
General Slicer developed by Constructions-3D, especially for 3D printing of buildings
information Allows the user to process any type of file in STL and DXF format
Intuitive and easy to use
Features Orientation of the piece
Scaling of the piece
3D visualization and processing of the STL file
3D visualization and DXF file processing
3D visualization of G-CODE file
Choice of curve precision
Choice of the layer height
Choice of the speed of the nozzle
Choice of the type of slicing: spiralized (continuous deposition), standard, or semi-spiralized
Minimum Processor: Intel Core I5 8250U or AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
requirements for 8 GB RAM
PC configuration Graphics Processor: Intel UHD 620 or AMD Vega 8
200 MB hard drive
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C3D Slicer Overview
Perspective view
or orthographic
projection
Import of
g-code, DXF,
STL files
Orientation, positioning,
and scaling of the piece
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Configuration of the slicing mode,
(spiralized or standard) layer height,
nozzle speed, curve precision.
Visualization of G-code, trajectories with and
without extrusions. Estimation of the amount
of material needed and the printing time.
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Master the knowledge, take a big
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business.
They trust us
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Our headquarters
Our project
The first 3D concrete printed building in France.
The most ambitious project of open-air laboratory for 3D construction.
Work in progress
30/03/2020 11 200 m2 2 800 m2 1500 m2
or 13 395 sqyd or 3 349 sqyd or 1 794 sqyd
Obtaining Building land 3D printed Warehouse for
the building permit area buildings the manufacture
L’Accueil
of 3D printers
Le Pavillon
La Tour
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TECHNIQUE
Complete solutions
for automated
construction
CONTACT
+33 (0)[Link].75 Constructions-3D
La Citadelle des Savoir-Faire
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83 rue des Mines Innovantes
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