MakerBot Method X 3D Printer
MakerBot Method X 3D Printer A Manufacturing Workstation The MakerBot METHOD X is a high performance, tinker-free 3D printer designed to handle the most complex 3D printing needs. Featuring a 100‚°C heated chamber, the METHOD X prints a wide range of complex and durable ABS parts and other material types. Delivering uncompromised performance right out-of-the-box, the METHOD prints 2x faster than leading desktop printers and offers a seamless CAD to Part workflow. Developed from the ground up leveraging industry-leading Stratasys‚® patents, Method features high quality components like a heated build chamber, precision dissolvable supports, and dry-sealed material bays. Perfect for manufacturing tools, end-user parts and functional prototypes. The Method X delivers maximum innovation with minimal investment. 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 *Includes: 1 MakerBot METHOD X 3D Printer 1 Spring Steel Build Plate 1 Model 1XA Performance Extruder 1 Support 2XA Performance Extruder 1 Nozzle Brush 1 Hex Key 1 USB A-to-B Cable 1 US Power Cord 1 EU Power Cord *Please Note: MakerBot materials sold separately. Removal of SR-30 support material requires Circulation Tank and Ecoworks cleaning agent. Technical Specifications Printing Print Technology: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Print Heads: 2 Dimensional Accuracy: +/- 0.2mm Layer Resolution: Range of 20 - 400 microns Build Speed: Up to 2x faster than desktop 3D printers Max Material Flow Rate: ~50mm3‚ per sec Print Head Travel Speed: Up to 500 mm per sec Print Modes Tuned and optimized for: 200 microns - Balanced Print Mode *High Quality Print Mode at 100 microns Coming Soon* Maximum Build Volume:‚ 19 L x 19 W x 19.6 H cm / 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.75 in single extrusion (print settings coming soon)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 hours (system reliability, subsystem, and print quality) Printer Hardware Frame Construction: Aluminum Die Cast Base‚ ‚ Extruded Aluminum Uprights‚ ‚ Steel Weldment Gantry Frame Temperature Control: Circulating Heated Chamber Build Plate: Flexible Steel Build Plate Build Surface: Reusable Grip Surface Display: 5" Full-Color Capactive Touch Screen Camera Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels Sensor Suite Drawer: Temperatue 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: 0.4mm 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 Operation Ambient Operation Temperature:‚ 15 - 26‚º C / 59 - 78‚º F, 10 - 70% RH non-condensing Storage Temperature: 0 - 38‚º C / 32 - 100‚º 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:‚ 100 - 240 V 8.1A - 3.4A 50/60 Hz 800 W max. Warranty Free 1-Year Extended Warranty Support Plans:‚ MakerCare Gold (2 Years) MakerCare Platinum (3 Years)