Qidi Tech Plus 4
A discontinued open-material FFF printer with a 305 × 305 × 280 mm build volume, a 370 °C nozzle and an actively heated chamber up to 65 °C. Qualifies for ASA, PC and PA-CF.
Open material ecosystemHeated chamberDiscontinued
Specifications
| Build envelope | 305 × 305 × 280 mm |
|---|---|
| Build volume | 26 L |
| Max nozzle temperature | 370 °C |
| Chamber | 65 °C, actively heated |
| Max print speed | 600 mm/s (manufacturer claim) |
| Exterior size | 505 × 487 × 550 mm |
| Exterior volume | 135 L |
| Envelope efficiency | 19.3 % (build ÷ exterior volume) |
| Material ecosystem | Open material ecosystem |
| Independent dual extrusion | No |
| Continuous fiber | No |
| Price | Tier 1 of 5 · About $799 (Launch price, Qidi) |
| Status | Discontinued |
Brought an actively heated chamber (400 W heater, 65 °C) and a 370 °C nozzle to the entry price band. Discontinued and succeeded by the Qidi Plus 5.
Material qualification
| Material | Status | Headroom |
|---|---|---|
| ASA / ABSNozzle ≥ 250 °C, chamber ≥ 45 °C | Qualified | Nozzle +120 °C, chamber +20 °C |
| Polycarbonate (PC)Nozzle ≥ 270 °C, chamber ≥ 60 °C | Qualified | Nozzle +100 °C, chamber +5 °C |
| Nylon CF (PA-CF)Nozzle ≥ 280 °C, chamber ≥ 50 °C | Qualified | Nozzle +90 °C, chamber +15 °C |
| PPS-CFNozzle ≥ 320 °C, chamber ≥ 90 °C | Marginal | Nozzle +50 °C, chamber −25 °C |
| ULTEM 9085 (PEI)Nozzle ≥ 360 °C, chamber ≥ 90 °C | Marginal | Nozzle +10 °C, chamber −25 °C |
| PEKKNozzle ≥ 360 °C, chamber ≥ 90 °C | Marginal | Nozzle +10 °C, chamber −25 °C |
| PEEKNozzle ≥ 400 °C, chamber ≥ 100 °C | Nozzle too cold | Nozzle −30 °C, chamber −35 °C |
Sources
Other printers in price tier 1 (Under $1,000)
| Printer | Build volume (L) | Nozzle (°C) | Active chamber (°C) | Exterior (L) | Price tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sovol SV08Open material ecosystem | 42.3 | 300 | — | 170 | |
| Creality K1 MaxOpen material ecosystem | 27 | 300 | — | 106 |