IDEX420 Mirror

The IDEX420 Mirror is an FDM 3D printer from eMotionTech with a 210 x 320 x 400 mm build volume.

Specifications

The eMotionTech Strateo3D IDEX420 Mirror is a specialized virtual machine configuration profile and operating mode for the Strateo3D IDEX420 industrial IDEX 3D printer. This mode enables the simultaneous fabrication of a part alongside its mirror-image counterpart (e.g., left- and right-handed mounting brackets, symmetric panels, or orthotic insoles). Mirror mode halves the cycle time for manufacturing symmetric assemblies and optimizes manufacturing throughput.

• Build volume: In mirror mode, the printable X-axis space is restricted to 210 × 320 × 400 mm for each toolhead. Carriage T0 prints on the left half of the build plate, while carriage T1 prints on the right half.

Calibration

Success with mirror-mode printing depends on the precise alignment of the physical print heads and the software's definition of the central axis of symmetry.

• Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) Bed and Nozzle Cleaning: Clean the glass bed plate thoroughly with 99% IPA. Ensure both nozzle tips are free of plastic residue or carbonized buildup.
• Expected result: Grease-free glass that ensures strong, uniform first-layer adhesion for both parts.

Common defects

• Hardware defects and mechanical weaknesses
• Symptom: One of the mirrored parts warps and detaches from the glass bed in the corners.
• Cause: Uneven ambient temperature in the chamber or a dirty bed surface on one half of the plate.
• Solution: Clean the glass bed with IPA and apply Magigoo adhesive evenly. Check chamber heater function.
• Symptom: Dimensional variations between the two parts along the X-axis.

What it is used for

Best use-cases:

• Symmetric Product Manufacturing: Halves the production time for symmetrical part sets, such as left/right brackets, orthopedic shoe insoles, and mirrored aerospace mounts.
• Symmetric Engineering Prototypes: Fabricating mirroring halves of casings to check dimensional alignments.