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- Product code: 00-00014611
- SKU: FS1-FB-BXL-01
The Formlabs Fuse Blast Large Tumbler Basket is a high-capacity post-processing accessory for the Fuse Blast station, engineered to process over 50% more parts per cycle than the standard basket. With a 400 mm diameter opening for easier loading, a durable rubber interior liner that protects part surfaces during tumbling, and a completely tool-free installation mechanism, it is the recommended upgrade for Fuse X1 operators and multi-unit Fuse 1 Series production environments.
| Compatible Machine | Formlabs Fuse Blast |
|---|---|
| Basket Opening Diameter | 400 mm |
| Throughput vs. Standard Basket | >50% more parts per cycle |
| Installation | Tool-free, no machine modifications required |
The image below compares the Large Tumbler Basket alongside the standard-size basket, illustrating the meaningful increase in interior volume that makes high-throughput post-processing achievable within a single blast cycle.
400 mm Opening: More Volume, Fewer Load Cycles
Standard post-processing baskets create a throughput bottleneck when build volumes exceed their fill capacity. The Large Tumbler Basket's 400 mm opening accommodates significantly more parts per load, directly reducing the number of blast cycles a team must run to clear a full Fuse X1 or Fuse 1+ build volume. The wider access aperture also makes loading and unloading more ergonomic — particularly when handling large or irregular SLS geometries that are cumbersome to manoeuvre through a narrower opening.
Overcrowding is a real risk in any tumbling process: when too many parts compete for space, part-on-part collisions occur mid-cycle and degrade surface quality. The Large Tumbler Basket's extra volume reduces this risk while preserving each component's freedom to tumble independently and receive uniform media coverage across all faces.
The front-facing view below shows the basket's circular opening and the uniform perforation pattern across the stainless steel drum wall. These perforations allow blasting media to pass through freely during the cycle while containing all parts within the drum throughout.
Rubber Interior Liner: Part-Safe Tumbling for Fine Geometry
The inside of the Large Tumbler Basket is lined with a purpose-designed rubber material that absorbs impact energy throughout the tumbling rotation. Hard-wall drum designs transmit direct contact force to part surfaces — fine features, thin walls, and sharp edges on SLS parts are especially vulnerable to this kind of mechanical stress. The compliant rubber liner distributes these forces across a broad contact area, preventing concentrated damage while maintaining enough surface friction to keep parts actively tumbling rather than sliding passively.
The liner is a wear component: it degrades gradually with accumulated blast cycles. When blast uniformity across a batch starts to drift, liner wear is typically the cause. Formlabs supplies the Liner Kit as a separate replacement item — also bundled in the Fuse Blast High Capacity Kit — so a replacement is always available without a separate procurement delay. The macro image below reveals the dense, irregular micro-texture of the liner surface: a structure engineered for both energy absorption and consistent part rotation dynamics.
Tool-Free Drop-In Upgrade: Zero Downtime
Replacing the standard Fuse Blast basket with the large variant requires no tools and no modification to the machine whatsoever. The basket drops into the existing Fuse Blast mounting interface in minutes — a practical advantage for production environments where unplanned machine downtime is costly. In multi-station environments, the basket can be transferred between Fuse Blast units as production scheduling demands shift.
The isometric view below shows the complete basket assembly from a three-quarter angle: the perforated drum wall, the reinforced steel rim, and the open-face geometry that enables rapid part loading and unloading.
Integrated into the Fuse Blast Automated Workflow
The Large Tumbler Basket slots into the Fuse Blast's automated blast-and-tumble cycle without any change to the machine's operating parameters. The blasting nozzle directs media at the rotating drum contents from a fixed internal position. The perforated steel drum wall ensures that media penetrates the part load uniformly on every rotation, while the rubber lining prevents mechanical damage throughout the cycle.
The photograph below captures the machine with its lid fully raised and the Large Tumbler Basket installed, confirming the spatial clearances within the housing and showing the complete operational configuration from a direct overhead angle.
Recommended Use Cases
- Fuse X1 users producing high-density build volumes that exceed the capacity of the standard basket in a single post-processing cycle
- Multi-unit Fuse 1 Series deployments where a single Fuse Blast station serves two or more printers simultaneously
- Production environments where post-processing cycle frequency is the limiting factor on overall throughput, not print speed
The close-up view below shows the basket fully seated inside the Fuse Blast cabinet, with the blasting nozzle centred in the drum opening and the machine's stainless steel reflective walls framing the installation. This is the standard operating orientation during an active blast cycle.
Technical Specifications of the Formlabs Fuse Blast Large Tumbler Basket
The side-profile view below illustrates the basket's cylindrical proportions and the full height of the perforated drum wall. The uniform perforation pattern across the entire lateral surface ensures consistent media exposure throughout the blast cycle, regardless of part position within the drum.
Compatibility
| Compatible Post-Processing Station | Formlabs Fuse Blast |
|---|---|
| Recommended Printer Pairing | Fuse X1; Fuse 1+ / Fuse 1 Series (multi-unit fleets) |
Capacity
| Basket Opening Diameter | 400 mm |
|---|---|
| Throughput vs. Standard Basket | >50% more parts per cycle |
Construction
| Drum Shell Material | Perforated stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Interior Liner Material | Rubber — replaceable wear component |
| Liner Replacement Kit | Available separately; included in High Capacity Kit bundle |
Installation
| Installation Type | Tool-free drop-in |
|---|---|
| Machine Modifications Required | None |
| Compatible with Existing Fuse Blast Units | Yes — direct drop-in replacement for standard basket |
The close-up below shows the blasting nozzle assembly positioned within the installed Large Tumbler Basket, confirming the nozzle geometry and its spatial relationship to the perforated drum wall and rubber liner interior during normal operation.
What's in the Box
- Formlabs Fuse Blast Large Tumbler Basket (×1)
Note: The Fuse Blast High Capacity Kit bundles the Large Tumbler Basket together with a Fuse Blast Large Tumbler Basket Liner Kit, providing an immediate replacement liner to eliminate downtime when the wear component needs replacing.
Is the Fuse Blast Large Tumbler Basket compatible with the original Fuse Blast machine?
Yes. The Large Tumbler Basket is a direct drop-in upgrade for any existing Fuse Blast station. No tools and no machine modifications are required — it installs into the standard mounting interface within minutes.
How much more throughput does the Large Tumbler Basket provide compared to the standard basket?
The Fuse Blast Large Tumbler Basket processes over 50% more parts per cycle than the standard basket, due to its larger internal volume and wider 400 mm opening diameter. This reduces the total number of blast cycles needed to clear a full build volume.
For which Formlabs SLS printers is the Large Tumbler Basket recommended?
Formlabs recommends the Large Tumbler Basket for Fuse X1 users, whose higher build rate generates larger post-processing batches than a standard basket can handle in a single cycle. It is equally recommended for facilities running two or more Fuse 1 Series printers that share one Fuse Blast station.
Can the interior liner of the Large Tumbler Basket be replaced?
Yes. The rubber interior liner is a replaceable wear component sold separately as the Fuse Blast Large Tumbler Basket Liner Kit. High-volume users can also purchase the Fuse Blast High Capacity Kit, which bundles the basket and a Liner Kit together, ensuring a replacement is immediately available without a separate order when the liner eventually wears out.
What is the difference between the Large Tumbler Basket and the High Capacity Kit?
The Large Tumbler Basket is the basket accessory on its own. The High Capacity Kit is a bundle that pairs the Large Tumbler Basket with a Liner Kit, making it the preferred option for high-volume users who want a spare liner on hand from day one, avoiding any future procurement delay when the wear component needs replacing.
Why Choose 3DDevice?
As an official representative of Formlabs, we guarantee the best price, authorised service, and official warranty. 3DDevice has been the trusted source for professional additive manufacturing equipment and consumables in Ukraine since 2012 — over a decade of hands-on experience helping production teams, service bureaus, and research labs build effective SLS workflows. We provide pre-sales technical consultation, genuine Formlabs spare parts, and post-sale support backed by direct manufacturer contacts. Whether you need the standalone Large Tumbler Basket or the full High Capacity Kit, our team can help you assess your current Fuse Blast throughput and identify the right upgrade path for your production volume. Contact us to discuss availability and current pricing.
