UltiMaker S6 3D Printer

UltiMaker S6 3D Printer

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TF: 006478-HW-TEK-078
Overview

Unlock new levels of efficiency with the new UltiMaker Cheetah motion planner, redesigned high flow print cores, built in accelerometer, new feeder system and improved firmware.

Dimensions

Build volume330 x 240 x 300 mm (13 x 9.4 x 11.8 inches)
Assembled dimensionsW 495 x D 585 x H 780 mm (W 19.5 x D 23 x H 30.7 inches)
Print technologyFused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Compatible filament diameter2.85 mm
Net Weight25 kg (55 lbs)
Maximum power output500 W

Printer properties

Layer resolution60 - 400 microns (depending on the print core nozzle size and print profile)
Extrusion flowUp to 35 mm3/s
XY speed, acceleration, jerkUp to 500 mm/s, up to 50.000 mm/s2, up to 100.000.000 mm/s3
Feeder typeDual-geared feeder, reinforced for composite materials
Display4.7-inch (11.9 cm) color touchscreen
Print core replacementSwappable print cores
Print headDual extrusion print head with an auto-nozzle lifting system, swappable print cores.
Nozzle diameters0.25 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm
Motion PlannerSmooth, precise 3D printing with UltiMaker Cheetah. The world's first and only jerk limited motion planner, with third order continuous, smooth motion, and corner blending algorithm

Operational parameters

Nozzle temperature180 - 280 °C
Nozzle heat-up time< 2 minutes
Operating sound< 51 dBA
Build plate levelingAdvanced active leveling
Build plateGlass build plate
Build plate heat-up time< 5 minutes (from 20 to 60 °C)
Operating ambient temperature15 - 32 °C (59 - 90 °F)
Non-operating temperature0 - 32 °C (32 - 90 °F)

Ecosystem, Safety & Compliance

Supplied free softwareUltiMaker Cura 5.10.1 or newer Cura Cloud (no installation required), UltiMaker Digital Factory, 
Supported OSMacOS, Windows, and Linux
Plugin integrationSolidWorks, Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor
Supported file typesUltiMaker Cura: STL, OBJ, X3D, 3MF, BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG Printable formats: G, GCODE, GCODE.gz, UFP
File transfterWi-Fi (2.4 GHz), Ethernet, USB
CertificationCE, FCC, VPAT, RoHS, REACH, CB, BIS, KC, PSE, RCM, SRRC, MIC, NCC, Safe unattended professional use

Building directly on the great legacy of the UltiMaker S5, the S6 retains all its cherished versatility and modularity. We’ve added powerful innovations like the UltiMaker Cheetah motion planner, improved bed leveling, the new dual drive feeder and a flexible build plate. Delivering S8-like productivity gains of up to 4x over its predecessor, ensuring reliability remains paramount.