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22 IDEX v4 technical specifications

A standalone technical page for the 22 IDEX v4: materials, hardware, thermals, safety, firmware, and detailed specifications.

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Why v4?

The 22 IDEX v4 takes the proven v4 foundation and adds usability, security/compliance, and future expandability without pushing users into a six-figure ecosystem or proprietary materials.

01

Open Material System

Not locked to vendor-specific filaments.

02

True IDEX Printing

Multi-material, soluble supports, duplication, and mirror modes.

03

Improved Usability

100+ micro-adjustments improve the overall user experience.

04

Improved Thermals

Higher temperatures for reliable 3D printing of ultrapolymers.

Vision Miner uses its own machinery in its service bureau every day, taking field experience from customers around the world and turning it into practical upgrades.

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What's new?

New look, same workhorse

Upgrades to thermal architecture, air quality, field usability, and touchscreen control make the 22 IDEX v4 easier to deploy and operate.

Thermal architecture

Triple-wall/IR-reflective insulation and dual-pane, sealed door for faster heat-up and tighter chamber stability.

Safety & air quality

Integrated HEPA and carbon filtration with internal recirculation reduces particles and odors.

Designed for field use

Lockable doors and lids help protect prints while mounting points support practical deployment.

Integrated touchscreen

Make quick changes on the shop floor without returning to the main controller.

Industry-leading features

Fume extraction - clean air

Integrated HEPA and active carbon filtration continuously scrub the air inside the printer, dramatically reducing particles and odors. External fume extraction can be connected for stricter environments.

XY toolhead - auto alignment

Automated XY toolhead alignment reduces the guesswork of older multi-print alignment processes.

Built-in automatic filament drying system

Filament is stored inside the chamber while printing, helping hygroscopic materials stay dry and improving surface finish.

Auto shutdown and safety systems

Automatic shutdown support, overheating protection, thermal runaway protection, and high-quality components are built into the machine.

Hardware for advanced users

500°C nozzles

Independent dual-extruder hotends

Print performance thermoplastics from PLA to PEEK, PEKK, ULTEM, PPSU, and more.

200°C build platform

True self-leveling build platform

Triple Z-axis motors physically level the build platform before each print with mesh leveling compensation.

100°C+ chamber

Actively heated chamber

Dual thermistors and convection fans maintain a stable heated build environment.

Unlimited materials

1.75mm open-filament FFF/FDM system

Use Vision Miner materials or your own validated filaments.

Unlocked firmware

RepRap firmware on Duet 3

Ethernet, modular Wi-Fi, web control, macros, and slicer flexibility.

Built from steel

Made using top-of-the-line components

22 IDEX steel motion system diagram

Linear rails

Linear-Rail Motion System

When building the 22 IDEX, Vision Miner used high-quality components for the precision of an industrial machine on your desk.

Robust high-temp stepper motors, linear rails, quality wiring, industry-leading electronics, and extra-wide 12mm Kevlar belts help keep the 22 IDEX in spec.

Triple motor Z-axis

True Self-Leveling Build Platform

Three Z-axis motors physically level the build platform before each print, combined with customizable mesh leveling to eliminate guesswork.

Prints start at the perfect height every time, making setup easier and more consistent.

Non-planar ready

6 Independent Axis and 5 Degrees of Freedom

The self-leveling bed and auto-squaring XY gantry enable non-planar printing workflows. All 6 axis are independent, preparing the machine for the next generation of non-planar printing and slicing software.

Cutting-edge motion system

A totally unique, quad-motor X/Y-axis, triple-motor Z-axis

Solid Steel Frame

Stable and dependable, it will not shift as it soaks heat, which is critical at high temperatures.

Terminal Block Connections

No need to hunt down specialized connectors. Easily swap, replace, or modify components.

4-Point Build Plate Mounts

Build plate material stays supported for demanding ultra-performance parts.

Kinematic Z-Axis Mounts

Self-centering, kinematically coupled build platform: always true, solid, and automatically self-leveling.

Easy-Access Belt Adjustment

Front belt adjustment pulleys make it quick to tune the ultra-stable 12mm Kevlar belts.

22 IDEX cutting-edge motion system diagram

Made for engineering materials

Use the widest range of performance thermoplastics

22 IDEX engineering material pyramid

What filaments can you print on the 22 IDEX?

Basically all of them. From carbon fiber nylons to ULTEM 9085 and glass-fiber PEEK, the 22 IDEX v4 keeps material options broad.

Polymer classAmorphousSemi-crystalline

Ultra-performance polymers 400°C+

  • PEKK-A
  • PEI (ULTEM) 1010 & 9085
  • TPI
  • PEEK
  • PEKK-C
  • PAEK (AM200)

High-performance polymers 330°C+

  • PEI
  • PES
  • PSU
  • PESU
  • PVDF
  • PPS
  • PA9T

Engineering-grade polymers 220°C+

  • PC
  • TPU
  • PPE/PS
  • PC/ABS
  • Nylons
  • PA12
  • PA6
  • POM

Commodity-grade polymers 180°C+

  • ABS
  • ASA
  • HIPS
  • PETG
  • OBC
  • PP
  • PLA
  • PCTG

Industry-proven tech

Made using cutting-edge parts

Slice Engineering Copperhead

Thermally Consistent Heat Blocks and Bimetallic Heat Breaks

Crank out more parts in less time with consistent hotend hardware and hardened steel nozzles included as standard.

Bondtech LGX Pro Extruder

Industry proven, tested, and used worldwide

Dual-drive grip, precise feeding, and rugged hardware help keep engineering filaments moving through production jobs.

Slice Engineering and Bondtech hardware

Pre-configured slicer profiles, or use your own

PrusaSlicer, along with the Duet 3 web interface means: your computer will work, as-is.

Integrated Ethernet, removable Wi-Fi, browser control, RepRap firmware, macros, and pre-configured PrusaSlicer profiles make the machine easy to control from anywhere in the shop.

Partnered with the best in the industry Slice Engineering Bondtech Duet3D

Detailed specifications

22 IDEX v4 technical details

Printing technologyFused Filament Fabrication / Fused Deposition Modeling (FFF, FDM)
Build volume350 x 350 x 450 mm; 13.7 x 13.7 x 17.7 in; 55,000 cm^3; 3,356 in^3
Build platform materialHigh-temperature carbon fiber build plate included; borosilicate glass included
Motion systemLinear rails; ultra-wide 12mm belts; high-temp stepper motors; 6 independent axis and 5 DoF; silent Trinamic stepper drivers; quad X/Y-axis motors; triple Z-axis motors; self-squaring X/Y gantry
Build platform levelingTrue automatic mechanical bed leveling with 3 Z-axis motors; adaptive multi-point mesh leveling customizable to hundreds of points; servo-docked leveling sensor
Tool headsLGX Pro high-temp dual-gear extruders; Slice Engineering Copperhead hotends; hardened steel nozzles standard; filament runout sensors
Layer resolution0.005 in / 125 micron all-axis real-world application reference; 40-500 micron standard layers
SpeedsMaximum travel speed: 500 mm/s; print speeds depend on material; high-temp printing: 30-200 mm/s
Filament diameterStandard 1.75mm filament; fully open material system
NozzlesStandard E3Dv6-style M6x1 threaded nozzles for Copperhead; hardened steel 0.4mm included; Vision Miner nozzle options available
Position accuracyHardware maximums: X/Y 10 microns; Z 7 microns
SafetyCE certification reference; auto shutoff option; overheat and thermal runaway protection; German-manufactured wiring; high-quality components
WarrantyStandard 1-year limited warranty; premium and extended warranties available
Operating temperaturesOperating: +64 to 86°F (+18 to 30°C); storage: +50 to 113°F (+10 to 45°C)
Fume extraction / filtrationBuilt-in HEPA and active carbon filtration; optional integrated 2-inch inlet/outlet for external fume extraction; optional HEPA + active carbon filter system
Hardware temperaturesExtruder: 500°C; build plate: 200°C; chamber: 100°C active convection heating; triple-wall stainless steel insulation
Mainboard controllersDuet 3 with 3HC expansion board
Input file typeStandard G-code, RepRap based
Compatible slicersAny RepRap-compatible slicer including PrusaSlicer, Simplify3D, Slic3r, and OrcaSlicer
Operator interfaceComplete Duet 3 web interface; modular removable Wi-Fi; integrated Ethernet; USB terminal connection
Internal storage16GB expandable micro SD card
Supported computer OSWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS through standard browser-based control panel
Power consumption110V AC, 50/60Hz; NEMA 5-15P power cable standard USA plug. For 240V conversion, heaters must be swapped for 240V versions and power supplies can be switched to 240V AC.
Machine dimensions535 x 568 x 739 mm; 21.6 x 22.36 x 29.09 in. Recommended footprint: 1000 x 600 x 1000 mm; 40 x 24 x 40 in
Machine weight200 lb / 90.7 kg
Shipping weight and dimensionsExport-compliant crate: 220 lb / 100 kg, 27 x 26 x 37 in on pallet; 27 x 26 x 33 in corrugated cardboard box
MaterialsAny 1.75mm filament: PEEK, PEKK, CFPEEK, AM200 PAEK, PEI, ULTEM 9085, ULTEM 1010, PEI blends, PPSU, PA/CF, nylon PA66/PA6/PA12, PC, PC alloys, PA, ABS, ASA, carbon fiber-filled, metal-filled, glass-filled, PETG, ESD materials, HIPS, TPU, PLA, PVA, soluble and break-away supports, and more
Materials / filament storageIntegrated heated storage inside the heated chamber while printing; larger spools can feed externally