Creality CR-6 SE 3D Printer

Print size: 235 x 235 x 250 mm

Automatic Leveling

Silent motherboard

Easy to assemble

Print recovery & filament sensor included

CR-6 SE comes with a medium build volume of 235 x 235 x 250 mm, which is enough for many types of projects. Though visually the machine doesn’t stand out that much, it has a few peculiar features that make it unique.

New Bed Leveling Technology

One of the key new functions implemented into this machine is a completely automatic bed leveling through 16 points on the printing bed. Though, contrary to machines with BLTouch or similar sensor, CR-6 SE uses the nozzle itself to measure the distance from the plate. Z-axis, at the same time, will then compensate for the distance during the printing process. As a result, the printing bed on this model has no screws for leveling at all.

Hardware

CR-6 SE uses quiet drivers on Creality’s own mainboard. These drivers are non-removable, though. The printer runs from a 24V 350 W power supply, which is, along with cables and mainboard is located accurately in the bottom module of the printer. It is worth mentioning that the wire management in this model seems nice.

Frame design

CR-6 SE is built from aluminum profiles. It is designed as several modules, which come assembled and require a user to put in just a few screws. The printer features a handle on the top, as we assume, so you can carry it around. Though going for a walk with a 3D printer isn’t a common thing, CR-6 SE is lightweight, so you can try that.

Due to the low weight of the machine, surely, a question about the rigidity of the frame comes up. The printing examples from this model seem to be of fine quality. Some echoing appears but doesn’t become too severe.

Printing Bed

CR-6 SE is equipped with a carborundum glass printing plate, also known as an attempt to clone Anycubic’s Ultrabase. Though recent models of Creality’s glass plate seem to improve, there are still some issues with removing the parts after printing. Additionally, the heated bed doesn’t come with thermal insulation, meaning that some of the temperature (and power, respectively) is lost, and the healing time would be a bit more.