Volumic SH65

The Volumic SH65 is an FDM 3D printer from Volumic with a 650 x 300 x 300 mm build volume.

Specifications

The Volumic SH65 is a high-performance industrial FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printer manufactured by the French company Volumic (based in Nice). This machine is engineered for demanding industrial applications, the manufacturing of custom tooling (jigs & fixtures), large-scale functional prototypes, and low-volume production using technical and composite polymers. It features a wide-format workspace, aeronautical-grade structural rigidity, and material compatibility.

Kinematics and Motion System (Tripled-Shaft Cartesian Geometry)

The Volumic SH65 utilizes a rigid Cartesian kinematic layout optimized to handle mechanical loads during continuous print cycles.

Calibration

The wide 650 mm print bed makes manual calibration challenging. The Volumic SH65 relies on an automated, screen-guided procedure that requires careful setup.

• Tool-Free Bed Leveling Guide

Due to the 650 mm bed width, the platform must be parallel to the nozzle across its entire span. The printer provides an interactive, on-screen calibration wizard.

• Expected result: The nozzle maintains a uniform 0.1 mm clearance across the entire bed width.

Common defects

• Hardware defects and mechanical weaknesses
• Brass Nozzle Wear from Composites: When printing carbon-fiber and glass-fiber filaments, standard brass nozzles can wear out after printing 100–200 grams of material. Scribing forces widen the nozzle opening and shorten its tip, leading to over-extrusion. Solution: Use hardened steel or ruby-tipped nozzles for all composite materials.

What it is used for

Best use-cases

• Large Monolithic Components: Ideal for printing technical housings, ducts, and panels up to 650 mm long in a single piece.
• Composite Industrial Tooling: Manufacturing jigs, fixtures, and drill templates from Carbon-Fiber Nylon or PETG-CF.