MakerBot METHOD X Carbon Fiber 3D Printer

Vendor: MakerBot
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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

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.

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.

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.

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

Printing

PRINT TECHNOLOGY
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

PRINT HEADS
2

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)

Printer Hardware

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

BUILD PLATE
Flexible Steel Build Plate

BUILD SURFACE
Reusable Grip Surface

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

Materials

SPOOL TYPE
Smart Spools with RFID sensors

SPOOL SENSORS
Remaining Material,
Material Color,
Material Kind

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.