MakerBot Method X – Carbon Fibre Edition

Giving you the power to print strong, heat-resistant metal replacement parts

Developed from the ground up featuring patented Stratasys^® technologies – you can now print carbon fiber reinforced nylon and other engineering-grade composite parts with three dimensional strength and accuracy like never before on METHOD’s unique industrial desktop platform.

The Makerbot Method X Carbon Fibre edition takes a top-of-the range Method X 3D printer and pairs it with a revolutionary new extruder that has been redesigned to work with Makerbot’s new Nylon Carbon Fibre material.

The heated build chamber can reach 110 degrees Celcius which helps increase the strength of the part, and the machine is also cable of printing a variety of popular materials as well.

Please scroll down to see full list of specs, features, pictures and videos.

If you have any queries about this machine or would like a bespoke quote please email us at info@dream3d.co.uk

In Stock: Available for next day delivery

£7,762.00 (inc. VAT)

Overview

A little bit about the MakerBot Method Performance X Carbon Fibre

Build Volume

19 L x 19 W x 19.6 H cm – single extrusion,

15.2 L x 19 W x 19.6 H cm – dual extrusion

Dimensional accuracy

± 0.2 mm

Layer Resolution

20 – 400 microns (0.02 – 0.4mm)

Print Material

Makerbot Nylon Carbon Fibre, Makerbot PLA, Makerbot Tough, Makerbot PETG, Makerbot PVA, Makerbot Nylon, Makerbot ABS, Makerbot ASA, Makerbot PC-ABS, Makerbot PC-ABS FR, Stratasys SR-30

Benefits of MakerBot Method X – Carbon Fiber Edition

Powered by Stratasys®.

Carbon fiber reinforced nylon is optimized for high strength, stiffness, and heat resistance making it ideal for structural applications and metal replacements
METHOD’s unique industrial feature set produces carbon fiber parts with superior three dimensional strength and accuracy
Carbon fiber reinforced nylon 6/66 blend for high strength to weight ratio and heat resistance. For max performance in controlled environments.

MAKERBOT NYLON CARBON FIBER (6/66) – Highest peak performance characteristics:

184°C Heat deflection temperature
110 MPa Tensile Strength
7600 MPa Tensile Modulus
Nylon (6/66) Carbon Fiber has the highest peak performance in all categories, it is significantly affected by moisture which will reduce both strength and modulus.

Specifications based on data provided by the material supplier. Actual printed part specs may vary based on part geometry and print parameters selected.

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MAKERBOT NYLON 12 CARBON FIBER Highest peak performance characteristics:

Carbon fiber reinforced nylon 12 provides the easiest carbon fiber composite 3D printing experience thanks to superior moisture resistance. For consistent performance in any environment.
154°C Heat deflection temperature
66 MPa Tensile Strength
6000 MPa Tensile Modulus
Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber is less affected by moisture and will retain more of its performance in the presence of moisture.

MakerBot Method X – Carbon Fiber Edition Features

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Box Contents

Whats included in the box?

MakerBot Method X
Carbon fibre extruder 1C
Carbon fibre support material extruder 1B
Model 1XA Performance Extruder
Support 2XA Performance Extruder

Power Cable
USB Cable
Cleaning Brush
Build Plate with 1 x grip tape in place
Getting Started Sheet

Specification

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PRINTING
PRINT TECHNOLOGY	FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING
BUILD VOLUME	Single Extrusion: 19L x 19W x 19.6H cm Dual Extrusion: 15.2L x 19W x 19.6H cm
LAYER RESOLUTION	20-400 micron Dimensional Accuracy: 0.2mm (0.007 in)
FILAMENT DIAMETER	1.75 MM
NOZZLE DIAMETER	0.4 MM
Build Speed:	Max Material Flow Rate ~50 mm3 per sec Print Head Travel Speed – Up to 500 mm per sec

TEMPERATURE
AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE	15 – 26º C / 59 – 78º F
STORAGE TEMPERATURE	0 – 38°C / 32 – 100°F
Heated Chamber Temperature:	110°C

MATERIALS
SPOOL TYPE	Smart Spools with RFID sensors
SPOOL SENSORS	Remaining Material Material Color Material Kind
SUPPORTED MATERIALS	MakerBot Precision ABS (1XA) MakerBot Precision ASA (1XA) Stratasys SR-30 (2XA) MakerBot Nylon Carbon Fibre (1C) MakerBot Precision PLA (1A) MakerBot Precision Tough PLA (1A) MakerBot Speciality PETG (1A) MakerBot Precision PVA (2A & 1B)
Dual Extruder Compatibility	Model 1XA Extruder – 900-0043A Support 2XA Extruder – 900-0044A Model 1A Extruder – 900-0012A Support 2A Extruder – 900-0013A Carbon Fibre Extruder 1C Carbon Fibre Support Material Extruder 1B

SIZE & WEIGHT
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS	43.7 L x 41.3 W x 64.9 H cm / 17.2 x 16.3 x 25.6 in)
PRODUCT WEIGHT	29.5 kg / 65 lbs
SHIPPING WEIGHT	37.1 kg / 81.7 lbs (Shipping Box Weight)

MECHANICAL
CONSTRUCTION	Aluminium Die Cast Base Extruded Aluminium Uprights Steel Weldment Gantry Frame
BUILD SURFACE	Flexible Steel Build Plate Reusable Grip Surface
Extruder Hardware:	Extruder Thermal Core Length – 48.2mm Max Extruder Drive Torque – 200 Newtons Nozzle Diameter – 0.4mm

SENSOR SUITE
DRAWER SENSORS	Temperature Humidity Control Material Detection RFID
PERFORMANCE EXTRUDER SENSORS	Temperature Material Detection Encoder (Jam Detection)
PRINTER SENSORS	Lid – Open/Closed Door – Open/Closed Temperature Sensors – Heated Chamber Calibration Sensors

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+)