Bod2 specifications

Machine information

The COBOD BOD2 3D construction printer is a gantry based printer that is specially designed for on-site concrete printing of large 3D objects.

The BOD2 3D construction printer
DescriptionUnitValue
Product3D Construction Printer
ModelBOD2
Measurements (length x width x height)[m]Contact us to see size guide
Weight[kg]5390
Current[A]32
Voltage[V]380-480 3 phases, + N + PE (WYE)
Frequency[Hz]50/60
Short circuit current IKmin[A]500
Short circuit current, IKmax[A]1200
Leakage current[mA]300
Max. speed (X-axis)[mm/s]250
Max. speed (Y-axis)[mm/s]250
Max. speed (Z-axis)[mm/s]50
Sound level[dB(A)]Less than 70
Required bed plate flatness[mm/m]10
Movement systemServo
Safety elementsThe emergency stop function includes emergency stop push-buttons as input components, which are located in
the following locations of the machine:
• 1x on each of the Z-axis
• 3x on the printhead
• 1x on the operator’s controller panel
• 1x on the main E-box
ConnectionWifi or LAN
SoftwareSoft-NA and COBOD Web Control Interface
InterfaceWeb Client (through browsers like Chrome, Safari)
Recommended operating temperature[°C]5-35

Machine operation

The BOD2 printer allows the operator to move a printhead that extrudes the building material within 3 dimensions. The printhead moves along the X-axis (width), the X-axis moves on the two Y-axes
(length), and the whole X/Y-axes group moves up and down the four Z-columns (height). Thereby,
the gantry principle allows the printer to access any position within the printable area (PA), while
providing complete freedom of movement within the volume.

DescriptionUnitValue
Max printing length[m]No limit
Max printing width[m]14.6
Max printing height[m]8.1 + height of the concrete bases to which the printer is mounted
Max printing speed[mm/s]Up to 1000 (1 m/s)
Layer height[mm]5-40
Layer width[mm]30-300
Material flow[m3/h]Up to 7.2
Max aggregate size[mm]10
Printer setup time[h]4-6
Printer takedown time[h]2-3
ManningWe recommend a team of 3-4 people

1x printer operator
1x material operator
1x material operator helper

(Additional hands-on helpers is recommended)