Rhino is a commercial-grade 3D printer at a consumer-friendly price

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Rhino is an industrial grade 3D printer with a heated chamber and all-metal chassis.

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While it seems like inexpensive, easy-to-use 3D printers are a dime a dozen these days, one Toronto-based startup is looking to set itself apart from the pack by offering an affordable yet extremely robust device. Created by Monirad Robotics, the Rhino 3D Printer boasts a number of features not typically seen in machines of its category.

“Unfortunately the low cost printers were not reliable, they were slower and since the temperature of the print area was not controlled the parts lacked consistency and durability. Even though the industrial grade one was faster, precise and reliable, it was expensive and had a small print area. This motivated us to design Rhino, an industrial grade, all-metal chassis and extruder, 3D printer with ability to control temperature of print area,” explains Mohsen Chamanirad, Monirad Robotics CEO.

The frame of the printer is comprised entirely out of solid metal (80% aluminum, 20% steel), which allows for it to function at rapid speeds while maintaining accuracy due to limited vibrations. Additionally, the Rhino is equipped with an all-metal, durable extruder that is capable of printing a wide-range of materials, ranging from PLA to polycarbonate, at temperatures of to 300°C.

The company has also paid special attention to the device’s build platform and chamber — two notable components of any printer. In doing so, the Rhino features a sturdy, 1/4” thick aluminum build platform which is capable of distributing heat evenly throughout the entire print area. Cognizant of the importance of controlled temperatures throughout the printing process, the device is embedded with a closed loop controller that is tasked with regulating the temperature of the print volume.

• Printer size: 23″ x 18″ x 21″
• Print area: 12″ x 10″ x 10″
• Printer weight: 18kg (40 lbs)
• Layer resolution: 80 microns
• Maximum print speed: 180mm/sec
• Nozzle diameter: 0.4 mm
• Filament type: PLA, ABS, Nylon, Polycabonate, HDPE (1.75mm)

Interested? Head over to the Rhino 3D Printer’s official Kickstarter page, where its team is currently seeking $50,000. If all goes to plan, shipment to early bird backers is expected to begin in May 2015, with regular delivery set for June 2015.