There are a wide variety of 3D printers on the market with a range of price points, sizes and functions. However, one of the most important components is often overlooked — the extruders that lay down the filament to create the 3D objects. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best 3D printers extruders on the market.
Read on to find the best extruders for your 3D printer.
Our Editor’s Best 3d Printer Extruders Reviews
Bestseller No. 1
R QIDI TECHNOLOGY i Fast 3D Printer, Industrial Grade Structure, with Dual Extruder for Fast Printing, Super Large Printing Size 330×250×320mm
- 【Faster printing】Fully industrial-grade structure, using the second-generation Qidi dual Z-axis structure, all of the original motion structure is upgraded to linear guides, with the high temp extruder, the filament extruding is faster and smoother, the printing accuracy is higher .The printing speed is increased by 20%, it is set to print easily at 100cc per hour.
- 【Freedom in the choice of the filament】 Qidi iFast can print almost all kinds of filaments which suitable for FDM 3D printers on the market, such as PLA ,PLA+ ,ABS ,PETG, NYLON,etc. The iFast 3d printer equipped with a heated chamber, which can be heated to 60°C. The excellent mechanical structure can produce more robust manufacturing-grade parts.
- 【Freedom in manufacturing of the complex parts】 Qidi iFast is equipped with automatic dual extruder, which can automatically adjust the left and right extruder up and down according to the software. With the PVA (water-soluble) support, it is very suitable for printing manufacturing-level parts with complex structures and realizing precision manufacturing.
- 【All metal high temp extruder】 Compared with the normal brass nozzles which on the market, it is more durable and prints smoother. The iFast 3d printer is pre-installed with dual extruder, and the print size is 330×250×320mm.
- 【Excellent user experience, large UI interface】It’s equipped with self-developed QIDI slicing software, two modes can be selected: normal mode and expert mode. The normal mode is suitable for novices, the parameter system has been intelligently set, no other operations are required, it is very simple. Expert mode is suitable for experienced users, who can deeply participate in modifying parameters and personalized printing models.
$2,499.00
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SaleBestseller No. 2
FLASHFORGE 3D Printer Creator Pro 2, Independent Dual Direct Drive Extruder W/2 Spools, 4 Printing Modes, Metal Frame Structure, Acrylic Covers, Optimized Build Platform
- 【IDEX 3D Printer with 4 Printing Modes】Creator Pro 2 3D printer is equipped with independent dual direct drive metal extruders that allow you to print two different colors and two different materials. Offers higher productivity and more possibilities.
- 【Double Productivit 】 Creator Pro 2 equips with Independent dual extruders (IDEX). 2 nozzles work simultaneously and independently to achieve double productivity. Perfect for small workshop's production demands.
- 【Heating bed】 Rapid steady heating prevent model warping much easier to take down models. Better able to produce high-quality prints with a variety of materials such as PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, PC, PA, Wood, ASA and PVA.
- 【Anti-scrape Design】When using dual color printing, there is much less cross contamination than with other dual extruder 3D printers. It is suitable for industrial design, tool design, architects, mechanical designers, etc.
- 【Efficient After-sales Support】All of our 3d printers provide one month free return and exchange. Lifetime technical support, a one-year warranty and reliable 12-hour response service. At Flashforge, zero risk purchase is for every customer's smiles.
Bestseller No. 3
Official Creality 3D Printer Ender-5 S1 250mm/s High-Speed 3D Printers with 300℃ High-Temp Nozzle Direct Drive Extruder, CR Touch Auto Leveling, Stable Cube Frame High Precision,8.66X8.66X11.02 inch
- 【250mm/s High-speed Printing】: The Official Creality Ender 5 s1 3D Printers cut printing time by 75% by refine motion system with a standalone motor at each X/Y/Z axis for up to 2000mm/s² acceleration, and a steel transmission shaft that connects and syncs the Y-axis belts. The 3D Printer alves the printing time and boosts efficiency.
- 【Clog-free Direct Extrusion at 300℃】: The “Sprite” dual-gear direct extruder of the Ender 3d printer delivers a strong 80N extrusion force. The hotend features a titanium heatbreak blocking heat creep, a corrugated heatsink for rapid cooling, and a 50mm³ large melting chamber to fully melt the filament. It can print PLA, TPU, PETG, ABS, and more, clog-freely for 1,000 hours.
- 【Stable Frame Underpins Quality】: An all-metal cube frame goes with the classic Cartesian structure. The stability is enhanced by thick linear shafts, extra gussets, two cantilevers, and silicone bed mounts. It ensures a 100% success rate for 1,000h printing at 250mm/s; Printing size 220X220X280mm.
- 【Auto-leveling and Smart Sensors】: The CR Touch probe realizes fully-automatic precise 16-point bed leveling. The Z-offset can be adjusted at 0.05 accuracy with touch control. It also has a filament runout sensor and power loss recovery to factor in accidental moments. It is a tool to always count on.
- 【Sticky and Bendable PC Build Surface】: The PC spring steel sheet has two notches and a magnetic base for quick installation. The frosted PC surface is sticky to models. After printing, the model can be removed right away with a slight bend.
$579.00
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Bestseller No. 4
Sovol 3D SV04 IDEX 3D Printer, Independent Dual Extruder 3D Printer with All Metal Direct Drive 32-bit Silent Motherboard Auto Leveling, Larger Build Volume 300 x 300 x 400mm
- [IDEX 3D Printer with 4 Different Printing Modes] - Sovol SV04 3D printer is equipped with independent dual direct drive metal extruders that allow you to print two different colors, two different materials and two models simultaneously in the same or opposite direction. Better able to produce high-quality prints with a variety of materials such as PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, PC, PA, wood, ASA and PVA.
- [More Space for Creativity] - Please download the latest firmware for SV04 from the official website of sovol before starting. Sovol SV04 size: 300 x 300 x 400 mm. Larger volume than SV01/SV02. Modular design for quick assembly allows for faster start.
- [Auto Leveling & 32-bit TMC2209 Silent Board] - The automatic leveling sensor on the SV04 makes adjustments to ensure that the bed and nozzle are at an optimal distance throughout the printing process, which improves bed adhesion and print quality. If you have any bed leveling issues please refer to the User Guide and leveling guide video on this product page. Upgraded 32-bit TMC2209 silent board, up to 7 additional drivers, more functions, more stable, super quiet.
- [Flexible Spring Steel Plate & 500W Power Supply] - The flexible magnetic building plate ensures that your prints grips well to avoid deformation and failed prints. You can peel off the prints without tools, just bend the plate and remove your prints. Built-in 500W branded power supply ensures stable and sufficient performance, fast heat hot bed and nozzle. It protects SV04 from unexpected power surges.
- [Fully Upgraded 4.3 inch LCD Touchscreen] - The upgraded LCD touch screen from Sovol has an excellent day/night mode and one-button control. The SV04 touch screen can be set to automatically replace the filament without printing paused. All modes are clear and easy to use. Double filament detector reminds you to replace filament, no more worrying about long time printing.
$579.00
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Bestseller No. 5
Creality CR-30 3D Printer with Infinite Z-Axis Printing, Creality 3DPrintMill with Upgraded Silent Motherboard Stable CoreXY Structure Filament Sensor and Dual Gear Metal Extruder
- Infinite-Z-axis for Endless Printing：Equipped with the rolling conveyor belt, the CR-30 enables you to print “infinitely” on the Z axis for large prints or production lines producing smaller parts, making it a highly productive mini-factory right on your desk.
- Rolling Conveyor Belt: The wear-resistant conveyor belt on the CR-30 features excellent layer adhesion. In addition, prints will fall off automatically when they reach the belt ends, making it a smoother workflow for you to print continuously.
- Stable Core-XY Structure: The stable and sturdy Core-XY precision structure with isosceles right triangle support gives you an extraordinary printing experience.
- Dual-gear Metal Extruder: High-quality dual-gear metal extruder, provides better grip and filament pushing force, allows for large filament spools, combined with the 45 degrees slanting nozzle, the CR-30 is capable of 200 hours of continuous printing.
- Exclusive Printing Software：Creality 3DPrintMill FDM 3d printer has its own printing software, Creality Belt, which is specially formulated for unlimited 3D printers. The interface operation is simple and easy to use, even a novice can master it.
$999.00
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Bestseller No. 6
Raise3D Pro3 Dual Extruder 3D Printer
- Huge Build Volume: Single: 11.8" × 11.8" × 11.8" Dual: 10" × 11.8" × 11.8"
- Maximum Nozzle Temp: 300ºC, Max Build Plate Temp120ºC. Prints with a Variety of Materials up to 300ºC Including: PLA/ ABS/ HIPS/ PC/ TPU/ TPE/ PETG/ ASA/ PP/ PVA/ Nylon/ Glass Fiber Infused/ Carbon Fiber Infused/ Metal Fill/ Wood Fill
- Auto Bed Leveling & Flexible Build Plate. Fully Enclosed with Air Flow Manager & Automatic Pausing with Door/Lid Sensors
- Interchangeable Hot End and Extruder Cover, Z-axis rod stiffness increased by 75% to deliver a more stable performance.
- Note: 3D Printlife filament profiles are loaded in Raise3D’s Open Filament Program, for questions on filament settings or compatibility please customize please reach out to 3D Printlife.
Bestseller No. 7
Official Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro 3D Printer with 300℃ High-Temp Nozzle, Sprite All Metal Direct Drive Extruder, PEI Bed and CR Touch Auto Leveling Print Size 8.6×8.6×10.6in, Upgraded Ender 3 S1
- Upgraded 300℃ High-temp Nozzle: This creality 3d printer comes with upgraded brass nozzle which can stand 300℃ high-temp, allow you to choose more kinds of filament like ABS, PETG, PA, PLA, TPU and Wood. Not only for more possibilities of creation but also gives you a smoother printing.
- "Sprite" All Metal Direct Drive Extruder: The new upgraded direct extruder comes with the pushing force up to 80N, the extruder realizes smooth feeding and discharging of flaments without slipping and works extremely well in printing flexible flaments like TPU.
- CR-Touch Auto-level Sensor: CRTouch can complete quickly adjust the the nozzle printing height on the hot bed. CR-Touch gets the 16-points auto-leveling program, which can collect more samples than the 9-points of the BLTouch which makes the bed leveling more precise.
- Higher Printing Precision & Easy to use: Also like Ender 3 S1, Ender3 S1 Pro also has Z-axis dual-screw+Z-axis dual-motor design. This can make Ender 3S1 Pro works smoother and more synchronously to lower the possibility of lines and ridges on the sides of your print, thus improvingthe printing quality. You can also quickly install the printers with 6 steps.
- Upgraded in All aspects: New 4.3 inch color touch screen installed and it takes an user friendly UI face . LED light allow you print in the dark environment. The Steel Spring PEI sheet Bed can help you slove the adhesion problem, no need shovel anymore. Filament detection sensor installed and power Loss recovery function also supported.
$499.00
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SaleBestseller No. 8
Official Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo 3D Printer with CR Touch Auto Leveling Kit PC Spring Steel Platform Full-Metal Extruder, 95% Pre-Installed 3D Printers with Resume Printing and Model Preview Function
- 1.Easy Assembly: Compared to Ender-3 V2, this Ender-3 V2 Neo printer is pre-installed, and the assembly requires only 3 steps. Friendly enough to users and beginners in assembly process, which will save much time. It is convenient for customers to install it in quick way, more efficient.
- 2.CR Touch Auto Bed Leveling: Upgraded CR Touch 16-point automatic bed leveling technology saves you in the trouble of manual leveling. Easy to use, the intelligent leveling system can automatically compensate for the printing height of different points of the hot bed. It saves much more time for customers in long-time leveling adjustment, quickly finish the leveling process.
- 3.Brand New 4.3 Inch UI User Interface: The upgraded UI adds a model preview function, making it easier to observe the printing shape and progress for customers. Which is convenient for you to know about the model status. Also, it supports nine languages for different customers demand.
- 4.PC spring steel magnetic build plate: Different from ender 3, ender 3 pro and ender 3 v2, this new-released FDM 3d printer comes with a removable PC spring steel magnetic build plate. The innovative printing platform is a combination of a PC coating, a spring steel sheet and a magnetic sticker, which sticks to the surface immediately when released. The PC coating brings good adhesion for filament, and the finished models can be easily removed by bending the print sheet.
- 5.Silent Motherboard: The mainboard is 4.2.2 version but it is silent mainboard which is different from ender 3 mainboard. This Ender-3 V2 Neo equipped with self-developed silent motherboard, which has stronger anti-interference, faster and more stable motion performance, silent printing and low decibel operation, create a quiet environment.The extruder is upgraded to full-metal extruder, which has greater extrusion force and is more durable, reducing the risk of nozzle blockage.
$319.00
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Bestseller No. 9
R QIDI TECHNOLOGY Large Size Intelligent Industrial Grade 3D Printer New Model:X-max,5 Inch Touchscreen,WiFi Function,High Precision Printing with ABS,PLA,TPU,Flexible Filament,300x250x300mm
- 【X-Max 3d printer】 Through continuous user feedback, we continue to iterate on the technology. At least two technical upgrades a year, including software, Mechanical structure, core accessories, extruder.QIDI TECH hope to create value for users, create better product user experience and build the best brand of 3D printers in the world.
- 【2 sets of extrusion systems】X-Max is equipped with 2 sets of extruders for different filaments. Extruder A: It is suitable for printing filaments such as PLA,ABS,PETG,TPU,etc. The maximum temp is 250℃. Extruder B is a high-temp extruder. Different from other stainless steel high-temperature extruder, XMax's nozzle adopts tungsten steel and stainless steel material at the rear. Overcoming the problem of high-temp extruder which only can print with PC, nylon, but not print with carbon fiber.The maximum temp is 300℃.
- 【Double Z-axis structure】 X Max innovatively adopts higher-cost industrial-grade dual Z-axis support and works in conjunction with two axes motors. Large-size 3D printers are more stable when printing larger models without jitter. Especially when the model is printed continuously for more than 24 hours, the accuracy remains stable. It is very suitable for engineering and mass production of professional quality printing.
- 【Industrial quality】 X-Max 3d printer’s shell is made of high-quality engineering plastics, which is beautiful and safe. X Max uses high-standard accessories, motors, motherboards, bearings, etc. X Max 3d printer can be used for more than 2 years with high intensity and long time to print the parts they need. At the same time,QIDI TECH has also gained excellent reputation from a large number of users. This is due to our strict pursuit of X Max product quality.
- R QIDI TECHNOLOGY X-MAX provide free one-year warranty, lifetime technical assistance.Professional after-sale service team will help customers solve the problem within 12 hours.
$999.00
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Bestseller No. 10
R QIDI TECHNOLOGY X-PlusⅡ 3D Printer, New Upgrade Intelligent Industrial Grade 3D Printers,Large Print Size,Printing with Nylon, Carbon Fiber, PC,High Precision Printing,10.6x7.9x7.9 Inch
- 【QIDI Third Generation Extruder Assembly】The two newly upgraded extruders of X-PLUSⅡ are dual-gear extruders with more accurate printing, better heat dissipation, and less clogging.The ordinary extruder has already been installed on the printer, and its max printing temperature is 250 ℃. It can work well with PLA, ABS, and TPU. The high-temperature extruder has a 300 ℃ maximum printing temperature, which can print Nylon, PA12-CF, and PC.
- 【Double Z-axis driver】 Ensures more stable and more precise printing quality when you print large model size. Higher configuration 3D printer.Large print size is 10.6x7.9x7.9 Inch.
- 【Filament detection function& Resume Printing】X-PLUSⅡis equipped with a filament runout sensor. When printing a large model, there is no need to worry about the filament depletion. It will ring to remind users.If a power outage occurs during the printing process, the printer will automatically save the breakpoint.
- 【Latest slicer software version 6.4.1】: Redesigned UI interface of QIDI software is smarter and more convenient to operate. It has changed the software's slicing algorithm and improves the print quality by 30 percent and speed by 20 percent. The QIDI software is compatible with all types of QIDI printer.(If yours is the old version, please download the latest version on QIDI official website).
- 【About R QIDI TECHNOLOGY X-PLUSⅡ】X-PLUSⅡprovide free one-year warranty, lifetime technical assistance.Professional after-sale service team will help customers solve the problem within 12 hours.
$699.00
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Best 3d Printer Extruders Buying Guide
Before choosing the best 3D printer extruder you should consider following options:
1. Extrusion Rate: Measured in milliliters/hour, this is the amount of liquid that the extruder can output in one hour. If you need a high volume of extrusion, make sure your printer has a high rate.
2. Temperature Stability: Look for a printer with a stable temperature range, ideally within a .5 degree Celsius range. This ensures that your print will have consistent results.
3. Maximum Extrusion Rate: This is the maximum amount of material the extruder can output in one minute or the “throughput rate,” measured in grams/hour.
4. Maximum Output Temperature: Look for a printer that can output at higher temperatures, up to 240 degrees Celsius. Higher temperatures allow for stronger materials and a wider range of materials to be printed.
5. Extruder Type: The extruder type you select will depend on what you will be printing. There are two main types: extrusion and injection molding.
Extrusion is the most common and uses a screw and barrel system to melt and push the filament through the nozzle. Injection molding uses a pressure system to force the filament through the nozzle.
Depending on your application, you may need one or the other. For general use, extrusion is typically the best option.
What else you should know about 3d printer extruders
1. What is a 3d printer extruder?
A printer extruder is a device that is used to push molten plastic through a small opening in order to create 3D objects.
2. How does a 3d printer extruder work?
A printer extruder is a device that melts and pushes out plastic filament so that it can be deposited in layers to create 3D objects.
3. What are the benefits of using a 3d printer extruder?
Some benefits of using a printer extruder include the ability to print with a wider range of materials, greater precision, and faster printing speeds. Additionally, printer extruders can be used to create custom shapes and designs that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to create with traditional manufacturing methods.
4. What are the limitations of using a 3d printer extruder?
A printer extruder is limited by the size of the printer bed and the type of filament that can be used.
5. How can I improve my 3d printing extruder performance?
There are a few things you can do to improve your printing extruder performance:
1. Make sure that your filament is the correct diameter. If it is too small, it will not be able to extrude properly.
2. Make sure that your nozzle is the correct size. If it is too small, it will not be able to extrude properly.
3. Make sure that your extruder is properly calibrated. If it is not, it will not be able to extrude properly.
4. Make sure that your print bed is level. If it is not, it will not be able to extrude properly.
5. Make sure that your printer is not clogged. If it is, it will not be able to extrude properly.
Conclusion
On the market, there are numerous best 3d printer extruders. Hopefully, the list of the top ten best 3d printer extruders will save you time researching and deciding on the best one for you.