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Heron AM HF Robotic Large-Format Pellet 3D Printer – High Flow | Caracol LFAM
Heron AM configured with the High Flow (HF) extruder head — Caracol's 6-axis robotic large-format additive platform. 30 kg/h through 5–14 mm nozzles at up to 450°C, pellet-fed with optional hybrid CNC milling. EN9100 and ISO 9001 certified. Priced by configuration.
- ✓ 6-axis robotic LFAM — freeform geometries up to 15 m, beyond any gantry
- ✓ High Flow head: 30 kg/h, 5–14 mm, 450°C — highest throughput, largest parts
- ✓ EN9100 + ISO 9001 certified · lead time confirmed at quote
Price held 7 days after order.
Install + training included
Tailored service plan
Built for production teams
What your process engineer actually checks
Certified robotic LFAM
EN9100 and ISO 9001 on a 6-axis robotic platform — freeform large geometries a gantry can't build, on a process your auditor recognizes. Optional hybrid CNC milling in the same cell.
Print a benchmark part first
Send your STL and target material — we print a test part on our own large-format FGF in California, so you see the surface, strength, and scale before you commit to the cell.
An applications engineer on the line
Factory-trained engineers who run large-format AM daily — head selection, toolpaths, drying, and material qualification. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard. Use the Talk to applications engineer button above.
30 kg/h
Extrusion output
5–14 mm
Nozzle range
450°C
Max melt temp
6-axis robotic
Platform
About this product
Heron AM HF is Caracol’s Heron AM robotic large-format additive platform configured with the High Flow (HF) extruder head. A 6-axis industrial robot (KUKA, FANUC, or ABB) carries a pellet-fed FGF extruder over an envelope that reaches up to 590×276×236 in / 15000×7000×6000 mm with a 7th-axis rail. The HF head runs 30 kg/h through 5–14 mm nozzles at up to 450°C, and an optional tool changer adds subtractive CNC milling in the same cell. The platform is EN9100 and ISO 9001 certified.
Why engineers choose Heron AM HF
Four things production teams verify before committing to robotic large-format AM.
6-axis robotic freedom
A robot arm reaches around and over the part — freeform, non-planar, and very large geometries a fixed gantry cannot build, up to 15 m with a 7th-axis rail.
High Flow head: 30 kg/h
5–14 mm nozzles at up to 450°C — the high-throughput head — large tooling and molds. Heads are interchangeable on the same platform as your mix of work changes.
Pellet economics, reinforced
Pellet feedstock at a fraction of filament cost, including carbon-, glass-, and aramid-fiber-reinforced compounds, plus recycled and bio-based grades.
EN9100 + ISO 9001
A certified LFAM process — the quality-system baseline aerospace and industrial buyers require. Optional hybrid CNC milling finishes machined surfaces in the same cell.
How we deliver it
Every Heron AM ships as a working cell, not a crate — configured, installed, and validated.
Step 01
Configured to the application
Extruder head (High Flow), robot reach, enclosure, and optional milling specced with an applications engineer before the order ships.
Step 02
Installed and trained on-site
US-based installation, cell safety and enclosure set-up, and operator training — your team runs the first build with our engineer.
Step 03
Validated print profiles
Toolpaths and material profiles for your starting compounds plus a drying workflow, verified on your cell before hand-off.
Materials
- Confirmed compounds: PLA, ABS, ASA, PC, PETG, TPE/elastomers, and ULTEM 9085 (PEI)
- Fiber-reinforced: carbon-, glass-, and aramid-filled thermoplastics
- Feedstock: virgin, recycled, and bio-based pellets — open material system
Ask our engineer to confirm compatibility for a specific high-temperature or filled grade before you commit — the reachable ceiling depends on the extruder head and enclosure.
Technical specifications
- Technology: robotic FGF pellet extrusion, 6-axis arm (KUKA / FANUC / ABB), optional 7th-axis rail
- Max build envelope: up to 590×276×236 in / 15000×7000×6000 mm (with 7th-axis rail)
- Extruder head: High Flow (HF)
- Extrusion output: 30 kg/h
- Nozzle range: 0.20–0.55 in / 5–14 mm
- Max melt temperature: 450°C
- Hybrid milling: optional additive + subtractive tool changer (CNC milling head)
- Enclosure: options from safety light curtains to a climate-controlled cell
- Certifications: EN9100, ISO 9001
Positioning accuracy and layer height depend on the chosen robot and toolpath and are confirmed per configuration. Priced by configuration — request a quote for a full budget. Leasing and financing available.
Typical applications
Where production teams run Heron AM today.
Aerospace tooling
Layup and trim tools, certified process
Marine
Hull plugs and large molds
Automotive
Bucks, masters, large fixtures
Molds & tooling
Composite layup, thermoforming
Architecture & design
Facade elements, furniture, installations
Large end-use parts
Fiber-reinforced structural components
Not sure the HF head is the right fit?
Heron AM heads swap on the same platform — tap the closest match and we’ll help you configure it.
Finer detailHeron AM HAView configuration →More versatilityHeron AM HVView configuration →Gantry, not roboticKings FGF2435View printer →
Tell us your part size, material, and throughput target — our applications engineer will recommend the right head, reach, and enclosure on a spec call.
Why source through Additive Plus
- Official Caracol US representative — US sales, service, spares, and application engineering, direct from California.
- Robotic LFAM expertise — head selection, toolpath and material qualification, and cell integration; no ramp-up trial-and-error.
- In-house large-format printing — validate geometry and material before system commitment.
- Leasing and financing available; sub-24h engineer response.
| Technology | FGF |
| Brand | Caracol |
| Printing Materials | Plastic Pellets |
| Build Volume | Up to 590x276x236 in / 15000x7000x6000 mm |
| Platform | 6-axis robotic LFAM (KUKA / FANUC / ABB), optional 7th-axis rail |
| Extruder head | High Flow (HF) |
| Extrusion output | 30 kg/h |
| Nozzle range | 0.20–0.55 in / 5–14 mm |
| Max melt temperature | 450°C |
| Hybrid milling | Optional additive + subtractive (CNC milling head) |
| Materials | PLA, ABS, ASA, PC, PETG, TPE, ULTEM 9085 (PEI); carbon/glass/aramid fiber-reinforced; recycled and bio-based |
| Enclosure | Light curtains to climate-controlled cell (configurable) |
| Certifications | EN9100, ISO 9001 |
| Head dimensions | 1500×550×350 mm |
Product videos
Want proof before you commit?
Send us your STL and we'll print a paid benchmark part on a large-format FGF system in California — your geometry, your material, in your hands before you buy the cell. You get the part, a cost-per-part figure, and a validated profile.
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Unedited feedback from engineers running pellet 3D printing
★★★★★
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MR
Mark Production Engineering Lead · Packaging manufacturer
★★★★★
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ES
Elena Materials Engineer · Automotive supplier
★★★★★
Support is the difference. Their engineer dialed in drying and screw settings for our recycled compound in the first week.
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Common questions
Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA standard, typical reply within 4 hours.
What is Heron AM HF, and how is it different from a gantry 3D printer?
Heron AM HF is Caracol's Heron AM robotic large-format additive platform fitted with the High Flow (HF) extruder head. Instead of a fixed gantry, a 6-axis industrial robot moves the pellet extruder, so it can build freeform, non-planar, and very large geometries — up to 15 m with a 7th-axis rail. The HF head runs 30 kg/h through 5–14 mm nozzles at up to 450°C. The whole platform is EN9100 and ISO 9001 certified.
What does the HF extruder head do best?
The High Flow (HF) head is the high-throughput head — large tooling and molds: 30 kg/h through 5–14 mm nozzles at up to 450°C. Heron AM heads are interchangeable on the same robot platform, so you can pair HF with other heads as your mix of work changes — precision on one job, high throughput on the next. Our engineers help you match the head to your parts.
What materials can Heron AM run?
Heron AM is an open pellet system. Confirmed compounds include PLA, ABS, ASA, PC, PETG, TPE elastomers, and ULTEM 9085 (PEI), plus carbon-, glass-, and aramid-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics and recycled or bio-based pellets. Fiber-reinforced feedstock is a core use case for large structural parts and tooling. Ask our engineer to confirm a specific high-temperature or filled grade against the chosen head before you commit.
Can Heron AM machine parts as well as print them?
Yes — an optional automatic tool changer lets the robot swap the extruder for a CNC milling head, so the same cell prints near-net shape and then finish-machines critical surfaces. That hybrid additive + subtractive workflow is how large molds and tools reach machined tolerances without craning the part to a separate machining center.
Is Heron AM certified for aerospace or industrial quality systems?
The Heron AM platform is certified to EN9100 (the aerospace quality-management standard, equivalent to AS9100) and ISO 9001. That certified process is what aerospace and regulated industrial buyers check before qualifying a large-format AM supplier or system. Our applications engineers can walk through how the certification applies to your parts.
How big a part can Heron AM build?
The robot reaches roughly 3.9–4 m on its own and extends to a maximum envelope of about 590×276×236 in / 15000×7000×6000 mm with a 7th-axis rail. Real working volume depends on the robot, reach option, and cell layout we configure with you. For a fixed-frame gantry alternative, the Kings FGF2435 offers a 3.5 m enclosed bed with integrated 5-axis milling.
Do pellets need drying before printing on Heron AM?
Yes — hygroscopic polymers such as PC, PETG, and reinforced nylons must be dried to spec before extrusion, the same as on any FGF system. Heron AM integrates a dryer and feeder in the cell, and we spec a drying workflow for your material as part of installation and training so moisture does not compromise large, long-running builds.
What does Heron AM HF cost and what is the lead time?
Heron AM HF is priced by configuration — the head, robot and reach, enclosure, and hybrid-milling option all affect the quote, so there is no single list price. Tell us your parts and throughput target and an applications engineer returns a configured quote with a confirmed lead time inside 24 hours. Leasing and financing are available for the capital equipment.
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