MakerBot METHOD X Carbon Fiber 3D Printer 3D Printers MakerBot
MakerBot METHOD X Carbon Fiber 3D Printer 3D Printers MakerBot
MakerBot METHOD X Carbon Fiber 3D Printer 3D Printers MakerBot
MakerBot METHOD X Carbon Fiber 3D Printer 3D Printers MakerBot
MakerBot METHOD X Carbon Fiber 3D Printer 3D Printers MakerBot

MakerBot METHOD X Carbon Fiber 3D Printer

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    MakerBot
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    $5,999.00
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    Description

    CARBON FIBER MADE ACCESSIBLE

    Replace metal parts and assemblies with 3D printed Carbon Fiber and dissolvable supports

    DUAL EXTRUSION COMPOSITE 3D PRINTING FOR ADVANCED GEOMETRIES

    • Patented VECT™ 110 (Variable Environmental Controlled Temperature) Thermal Regulation evenly heats and controls the print environment leading to parts that are 2x stronger on the z-axis, and 2x more accurate across the board.
    • The 1C Composite Extruder is engineered, optimized, and tested to withstand abrasive composite materials for maximum lifespan.
    • Dual extruders with water-soluble support material allow you to print in unlimited geometries and simplify your workflow.

    STRONG, HEAT-RESISTANT METAL REPLACEMENT PARTS

    • Excellent strength to weight ratio – 110 MPa TS – for lightweighting applications such as robotic end effectors.
    • Engineering-grade stiffness with high heat resistance under load for parts that perform.
    • Composites ranging from Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber to ABS Kevlar give you flexibility on your project and rigidness in your part.
    • Print Metals, Composites, and Polymers and infinite 3rd party options with 6-in-1 Modular Performance Extruders for METHOD X.

    IMPORT YOUR COMPLEX DESIGNS, HIT PRINT IN CARBON FIBER.

    • Design in your favorite CAD software, then prep, print, and monitor remotely from CloudPrint™.
    • Quickly change from production composites to modeling materials with the hands-free SmartAssist™ Material Loading System.
    • Spring Steel Build Plate is durable enough to withstand thousands of prints in abrasive composites and the print pops off cleanly with a simple flex.

    360° OF 110°C

    CIRCULATING HEATED CHAMBER

    Many desktop 3D printers use heated build plates to try and regulate their environment and prevent warping on the print bed. This improves adhesion to the build plate for the first layer and… that’s about it. METHOD uses the patented Circulating Heated Chamber to rapidly warm the entire build chamber up to 110°C providing optimal print conditions from first layer to last. The result is a degree of dimensional accuracy typically reserved for industrial 3D printers (±0.007 in), at the base layer and everywhere else.

    AUTOLOADING FOR QUICK MATERIAL CHANGE

    SMART ASSIST MATERIAL LOADING

    Material loading on 3D printers can be a pain. METHOD’s material loading system is designed to take complexity and frustration out of the equation. Just drop the Smart Spool into the Dry Sealed Material Bays located on the front of the printer, and feed the filament tip into the slot, close the drawer and the printer loads the filament all the way up and into the extruders so that it’s ready to print.

    PRECISION LEVELED WITH QUICK PART RELEASE

    MAGNETIC SPRING STEEL BUILD PLATE ON MACHINED ALUMINUM BASE

    The build surface is another crucial element in FDM 3D printing. Whether you’re printing in ABS, Nylon, or just PLA, an uneven surface can lead to a warped print. METHOD combines two elements to create a unique solution. First is an aluminum base plate, machined and factory-calibrated for extreme flatness. Second is a spring steel build plate that magnetically conforms to the base plate via a dozen high-strength magnets. This not only provides flatness, but also makes print removal a breeze. Just pick up the build plate and flex it to pop the print off.

    TWO TOOLHEADS. INFINITE POSSIBILITIES.

    DUAL PERFORMANCE EXTRUDERS

    When it comes to FDM 3D printing, the toolhead or extruder is one of the most important features. Based on an industrial-grade design from Stratasys, METHOD’s extruder was designed from the ground up with the professional in mind. With an all new lengthened thermal core, dual drive gears with 19:1 gear ratio of torque, and MakerBot’s industry-leading intelligent sensor suite, METHOD comes with significantly improved print quality and speed.


    TECH SPECS

     HEATED CHAMBER TEMPERATURE: 

    110° C Maximum Temperature

     

    BUILD VOLUME:

    Dual extrusion: 15.2 L x 19 W x 19.6 H cm / 6.0 x 7.5 x 7.75 in

    Single extrusion: 19 L x 19 W x 19.6 H cm / 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.75 in

    OVERALL DIMENSIONS

    41.3 L x 43.7 w x 64.9 H cm

     

     

    FEATURES

    • Dual performance extruders
    • Dry-sealed material bays
    • 100°C circulated heated build chamber
    • Wifi Connectivity and 21 on-board sensors
    • Remote monitoring and printing
    • 25 Compatible CAD file types
    • 5" Full-color capacitive touch screen
    • Over 300,000 hours of reliability testing

    WHAT'S IN THE BOX

    • 1 MakerBot METHOD X 3D Printer
    • 1 Spring Steel Build Plate
    • 1 Composite Extruder
    • 1 Performance Extruder 2XA Support
    • 1 Performance Extruder 2 Support 
    • 1 Nozzle Brush
    • 1 Hex Key
    • 1 USB A-to-B Cable
    • 1 US Power Cord
    • 1 EU Power Cord

     

    Compatibility

     

    MAKERCARE

    SERVICE PLANS THAT SUPPORT YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR 3D PRINTING JOURNEY

    At MakerBot we know you’re not just buying a 3D printer, you’re investing in a new tool or a teaching opportunity. With MakerCare Extended Service Plans, you can de-risk your experience and maximize your investment with white glove support from our in-house team of 3D printing experts.

    MakerBot MakerCare 1-year
    Extended Service Plan

    $1,099

    MakerBot MakerCare 2-year
    Extended Service Plan

    $1,499

    MakerBot MakerCare 3-year
    Extended Service Plan

    $2,199


    WHAT'S INCLUDED

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    DIRECT ACCESS TO MAKERBOT SUPPORT ENGINEERS

    Whether you prefer phone, email, or live chat, help is just a step away. With MakerCare you get direct access to our team of 3D printing experts who can help you on the right track with your 3D printer. Need help getting started? Something not quite right with your printer? No question is too big or small. 

    Call or Live Chat us Monday through Friday, 9 am - 6 pm ET. Outside of hours? No problem, just send an email and someone will get back to you within 6 business hours.

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    EXCLUSIVE TRAINING SESSION

    While MakerBot 3D printers are intuitive, sometimes it’s good to get real insight from someone who has used the platform extensively. That’s why with MakerCare you get access to a 1-hour training session with a certified MakerBot Support Engineer where they will walk you through basic set up, usage, and bonus tips and tricks, while answering any questions you may have along the way.

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    HOT SWAP

    Machine downtime is not ideal for any business. You’ve got projects that need to get done and we understand. MakerCare has your back with hot swap. If your printer goes down, our support engineers will get you back up and running asap. Just call or email to get the process started. If the problem can be resolved with an expedited replacement  part or quick setting change we’ll do that. If the printer needs to be sent back, we’ll ship out a replacement machine - even before you’ve sent yours back - so you can be back up and running in no time.

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    REPLACEMENT OF WEAR OR DAMAGED PARTS

    Do you have a wear component or a damaged part that you can fix without packing up the printer and sending it in? In addition to defective parts already covered by the standard warranty, MakerCare provides part replacement on both natural wear and accidental damage so you can get back up and running even faster.

     

    SPECS

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    Printing

    PRINT TECHNOLOGY
    Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

    PRINT HEADS
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    DIMENSIONAL ACCURACY
    ± 0.2 mm1


    LAYER RESOLUTION
    Range: 20 - 400 microns

    BUILD SPEED
    Up to 2x faster than desktop 3D printers2

    Max Material Flow Rate: ~50 mm3 per sec

    Print Head Travel Speed: Up to 500 mm per sec

    PRINT MODES TUNED AND OPTIMIZED FOR:
    100 microns - High Quality Print Mode
    200 microns - Balanced Print Mode

    MAXIMUM BUILD VOLUME
    19 L x 19 W x 19.6 H cm / 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.75 in single extrusion
    15.2 L x 19 W x 19.6 H cm / 6.0 x 7.5 x 7.75 in dual extrusion


    Product Testing

    TEST HOURS
    220,000+ total testing hours3
    (system reliability, subsystem, and print quality)

    Testing

    Printer Hardware

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    PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
    43.7 L x 41.3 W x 64.9 H cm /
    17.2 x 16.3 x 25.6 in

    SHIPPING BOX DIMENSIONS
    76.5 H x 50.0 W x 55.5 D cm /
    30.1 x 19.7 x 21.9 in

    FRAME CONSTRUCTION
    Aluminum Die Cast Base
    Extruded Aluminum Uprights
    Steel Weldment Gantry Frame

    TEMPERATURE CONTROL
    Circulating Heated Chamber

    PRODUCT WEIGHT
    29.5 kg / 65 lbs

    SHIPPING BOX WEIGHT
    37.1 kg / 81.7 lbs

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    BUILD PLATE
    Flexible Steel Build Plate

    BUILD SURFACE
    Reusable Grip Surface

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    DISPLAY
    5" Full-Color Capacitive Touch Screen

    CAMERA RESOLUTION
    640 x 480 pixels


    Sensor Suite

    21 sensors including:

    DRAWER
    Temperature
    Humidity Control
    Material Detection
    RFID

     

    PERFORMANCE EXTRUDERS
    Temperature
    Material Detection
    Encoder (Jam Detection)

    PRINTER
    Lid – Open/Closed
    Door – Open/Closed
    Temperature Sensors – Heated Chamber
    Calibration Sensors


    Extruder Hardware

    EXTRUDER THERMAL CORE LENGTH
    48.2 mm

    MAX EXTRUDER DRIVE TORQUE
    200 Newtons

    NOZZLE DIAMETER
    0.4 mm

    BOTH FRONT

    Materials

    SPOOL TYPE
    Smart Spools with RFID sensors

    SPOOL SENSORS
    Remaining Material,
    Material Color,
    Material Kind

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    SUPPORTED MATERIALS
    MakerBot Precision Materials: ABS, ASA, PLA, Tough, PVA, SR-30
    MakerBot Specialty Materials: NYLON, PETG, more to come

    COLOR AVAILABILITY

    MAKERBOT PRECISION ABS
     Cool Gray
     True Black
     Natural
     True White
     True Orange
     True Red

    MAKERBOT PRECISION TOUGH
     Slate Gray
     Onyx Black
     Stone White
     Safety Orange

    MAKERBOT PRECISION PLA
     Cool Gray
     True Black
     Natural
     True White
     True Orange
     True Red

    MAKERBOT SPECIALTY PETG
     Translucent


    Operation


    AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
    15 - 26º C / 59 - 78º F, 10 - 70% RH non-condensing

    STORAGE TEMPERATURE
    0 - 38º C / 32 - 100º F

    PRINTER AUTOMATION
    Automatic Z Calibration, Automatic Nozzle Calibration, Automatic Material Loading


    Safety & Compliance


    FCC
    EMC
    Low Voltage Directive 60950-1, 62368


    Software


    SOFTWARE BUNDLE
    MakerBot Print, MakerBot Mobile

    SUPPORTED FILE TYPES
    MakerBot (.makerbot), STL (.stl), SolidWorks (.sldprt, .sldasm), InventorOBJ (.ipt, .iam), IGES (.iges, .igs), STEP AP203/214 (.step, .stp), CATIA (.CATPart, .CATProduct), Wavefront Object (.obj), Unigraphics/NX (.prt), Solid Edge (.par, .asm), ProE/Creo (.prt, .asm), VRML (.wrl), Parasolid (.x_t, .x_b)

     

    OPERATING SYSTEMS
    Windows (7, 10)
    Mac OS X (10.9+)


    Electrical


    CONNECTIVITY
    USB Drive, USB, Ethernet, Wi­Fi

    POWER REQUIREMENTS

    METHOD
    100 - 240 V
    3.9A - 1.6A, 50 / 60 Hz
    400 W max.

    METHOD X
    100 - 240 V
    8.1A - 3.4A, 50 / 60 Hz
    800 W max.