Welcome back for another review post. Today we will be reviewing the amazing SLA printer, Longer3D Orange 120. We think there is hardly a 3D printing enthusiast who doesn’t know about Longer3D. Though, for those who do not know about the great 3D printing giants, let us make a short introduction for you.
Longer3D has made its name in the industry due to the high-quality FDM printers. But recently the company has shifted its focus from FDM to SLA based printers. Thus, Longer3D Orange 120 is the latest in line of the SLA technology printers.
So let’s begin our complete review of the Longer3D Orange 120 printer.
The Longer3D Orange 120 Body
Orange 120’s body is a black matte finish, metallic body. Whereas the upper printing platform is covered with acrylic cover. As a result, the metallic body provides a sturdy base to the printer for heavy-duty printing. Plus, the matte finish and acrylic covering helps in maintaining a clean look to the printer.
Besides, the Orange 120 comes pre-assembled from the vendor. Thus, all you need to do upon receipt is unbox it and level the base. Moreover, a large size resin tank is placed beneath the platform and can be removed with the help of two screws. This makes the Orange 120 extremely easy to maintain and clean.
Levelling the Longer3D Orange 120
One of the best features of the Orange 120 is its secure levelling system. All you need to do is level the platform using only four screws and start printing. Thus, you can start printing within minutes of receiving the printer.
Display
The Orange 120 comes with a built-in 2.8-inch LCD screen. This screen is beneficial for you as it provides vital printing information. Plus, the LCD screen allows you to view the printing function in realtime.
Software
Longer3D developed an in-situ, open-source slicer for the Orange 120, namely the Longer. The slicing software is high-speed and can process the data at an incredible rate of 100MB within a minute. Hence the total time taking in the slicing process is almost 30 times that of any other open-source slicing software.
Furthermore, the Longer automatically detects and adds the unsupported suspended parts. Plus, you can also add cross-linked support structure with a simple click. Also, you can edit and remove the support points after a 360 degrees analysis.
Build Size of the Longer3D Orange 120
The Orange 120 has a maximum build-size of 120 mm x 68 mm x 150 mm. Thus, for the given price bracket, this is a great build size offered by an SLA based printer.
Price
The longer3D Orange 120 is currently being offered at $499 a piece. Though this price varies from vendor to vendor, the average price hovers around the stated one. Thus, you can enjoy a heavy-duty printer at an extremely affordable price.
Features
Other essential features of the Orange 120 includes:
- Extra-quiet cooling fans.
- Over-temperature protection system.
- Portable printing function by USB port.
All these features add value to the printer and make it an excellent choice for medium-level professionals.
Pros
- Great build size.
- Affordable, given the build-size and other features.
- Quiet printing sessions.
- Fine print quality.
Cons
- Speed of printing is slower than other printers in the category.
Who Should Get the Longer3D Orange 120?
The Orange 120 is a professional-grade printer that is made for the medium level to full-time professionals.
Conclusion
Summing up, Orange 120 is the best of the Orange series from Longer3D. Thus, we highly recommend the professionals who want to use the printer in the industry to go for the Orange We request you to share your input on the Orange 120 and become a contributor on our website.
