MakerBot METHOD X Carbon Fiber Edition

Name: MakerBot METHOD X Carbon Fiber Edition
Brand: Makerbot
SKU: ab976978

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Manufacturer part 900-0074A-1 | Dell part AB976978 | Order Code ab976978 | MakerBot Industries, LLC

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Print manufacturing tools and production parts to spec with real manufacturing grade materials

Heated Chamber Delivers Stronger Manufacturing-Grade Parts

Open Platform for Advanced Engineering Materials

Guaranteed Part Accuracy and RapidRinse Soluble Support Material

Save Engineering Time with an Automated Workflow and CAD Integration

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DISSOLVE YOUR BACKLOG WITH ABS-R + RAPIDRINSE™

Print manufacturing tools and production parts to spec with ABS-R and a new game-changing tap water-soluble support material that dissolves easier, cleaner, and faster than anything else. All on the only 3D printer capable of repeatable ABS parts - METHOD X.

VECT THERMAL REGULATION SYSTEM

Patented VECT™ 110 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. (Variable Environmental Controlled Temperature)

Maximum temperature: 110 °C

OPEN PLATFORM FOR ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS

Print Metals, Composites, and Polymers and infinite 3rd party options with 6-in-1 Modular Performance Extruders for METHOD X.

MakerBot CloudPrint

The seamless software for your MakerBot 3D Printer

PREPARE + PRINT

Unlock easy printing right out of the box with preset print modes. Simply upload your models and let the software handle the setup based on your needs. Need more control? CloudPrint has hundreds of modifiable parameters for advanced users.

MONITOR + MANAGE

With a seamless workflow, CloudPrint lets you better control and manage your prints from start to finish. Get your print started quickly and monitor progress with a live feed from the onboard camera.

SECURE + SCALABLE

Print safely with industry-standard security. Scale your printing capabilities by bringing all of your printers into one easy to use dashboard - then add team members with varying levels of access.

CLEAN AIR™ SYSTEM

SMART HEPA FILTRATION FOR MAKERBOT METHOD

Breathe easy and keep your learning environment pristine even when 3D printing engineering materials with smart HEPA filtration on the Clean Air System for METHOD.

MAKERBOT MAKERCARE EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS

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.

Direct access to MakerBot Support Engineers

Direct access to MakerBot Support Engineers

Direct line to a MakerBot Support Engineer and VIP email support from a dedicated team.

Exclusive Training Session

Offered monthly you can now join a 1- hour training session with a certified MakerBot Support Engineer to get you up and running with your 3D printer.

Replacement of Wear or Damaged Parts

MakerCare provides part replacement on both natural wear and accidental damage*.

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.

Tech Specs

DIMENSIONAL ACCURACY

± 0.2 mm / ±0.007 in 1

LAYER RESOLUTION

Maximum Capability: 20 - 400 micron

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

43.7 L x 41.3 W x 64.9 H cm /
17.2 x 16.3 x 25.6 in
29.5 kg / 65 lbs

MAXIMUM BUILD VOLUME

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

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

EXTRUDERS

Dual Performance Extruders (Model Extruder 1XA & Support Extruder 2XA)

BUILD SURFACE

Spring Steel Build Plate with Grip Surface

MATERIAL STORAGE

Dry-Sealed Material Bays plus sensors for humidity and temperature

SUPPORTED MATERIALS

ABS, ASA, PC-ABS, PC-ABS FR, TOUGH, PLA, PVA, PETG, NYLON, NYLON CARBON FIBER, SR-30, RAPIDRINSE

CONNECTIVITY

Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB Drive

POWER REQUIREMENTS

100 - 240 V
4A, 50-60 Hz

800 W max

Specifications

Product Description
Product Description	MakerBot Method X - 3D printer
Printer Type	3D printer - FDM
Weight	29.5 kg
Max Build Size	190 x 190 x 196 mm
Build Speed	50 mm3/sec
Resolution	0.02 - 0.4 mm
Interface	USB 2.0, LAN, USB host, Wi-Fi
Preview Screen Size	5"
Build Materials Supported	Polylactide (PLA), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), PETG, Tough PLA, Nylon, Nylon Carbon Fiber, PC-ABS, PC-ABS FR, ASA, SR-30. 8.3.4
Networking	Print server
Printer Features	Built-in camera, flex build plate, material detection, automatic z calibration, automatic nozzle calibration, automatic material loading
Power	AC 120/230 V
System Requirements	Microsoft Windows 7, Apple MacOS X 10.9 or later, Windows 10
Manufacturer Warranty	1-year warranty
Dimensions (WxDxH)	43.7 cm x 41.3 cm x 64.9 cm

Documents

Method X with ABS RapidRinse Spec Sheet

Method Platform Spec Sheet

2021 Material Guide

All Axis Robotics Case Study

Solarlytics Case Study

What’s the difference between METHOD and METHOD X?

METHOD and METHOD X are the two variants within the METHOD series of 3D printers. Both printers offer measurable and repeatable dimensional accuracy (±0.2 mm / ±0.007 in.) that is on par with entry-level industrial 3D printers and different from desktop 3D printers. Both printers can print MakerBot Tough, PLA, PVA, PETG while METHOD X can also print real ABS with SR-30 soluble support material due to its higher max chamber temperature (100 °C).

Can I print all the METHOD materials on METHOD X?

Yes. METHOD X will be able to print the full range of METHOD family materials (Tough, PLA, PVA, PETG, etc.) Printing some or all of these materials may require the purchase of additional extruders not included with the printer – visit makerbot.com/3d-printers/materials/method/ for material / extruder compatibility.

How is SR-30 different from PVA?

PVA is water-soluble while SR-30 requires a solving agent called Ecoworks. SR-30 is a proprietary Stratasys material made from some of the same ingredients as ABS and therefore offers superior bonding qualities, resulting in better quality and more reliable prints.

Are the power requirements different than other MakerBot printers?

MakerBot METHOD Series 3D printers require higher power loads due to the heaters in the heated chamber. The specific requirements are shown below:

MakerBot METHOD (PACT56) 100 - 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz, 400 W max 3.9A - 1.6A

MakerBot METHOD X (PADJ56) 100 - 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz, 800 W max 8.1A - 3.4A

DUAL EXTRUSION COMPOSITE 3D PRINTING
Dual extruders with water-soluble support material allow you to print carbon fiber parts in unlimited geometries with the unmatched dimensional accuracy of patented VECT™ 110 technology.

METAL REPLACEMENT PARTS
Print stiff, lightweight, and heat-resistant composite parts and then switch between material groups with 6-in-1 Modular Performance Extruders.

HIT PRINT, IN CARBON FIBER.
Automate the production of carbon fiber parts - just load your native CAD file and hit print. METHOD X and CloudPrint™ take the manual work out of carbon fiber production.

Tech Specs

General

Printer Type

3D printer

Technology

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

Printer

Build Speed

1.97 in 3/sec

Built-in Devices

Status LCD, RFID reader, jam sensor

Preview Screen Size

Connectivity Technology

Wireless

Interface

USB 2.0, LAN, USB host, Wi-Fi

Resolution

0.0008 in - 0.02 in

Input File Formats Supported

STL, OBJ, MakerBot, WRL, SLDPRT, SLDASM, IPT, IAM, IGES, IGS, STEP, STP, CATPart, CATProduct, PRT, PAR, ASM, X_T, X_B

Printer Features

Built-in camera, flex build plate, material detection, automatic z calibration, automatic nozzle calibration, automatic material loading

Media Handling

Build Materials Supported

Polylactide (PLA), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), nylon, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), PETG, carbon fiber, Tough PLA, acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA), PETG-CF

Max Build Size

7.48 in x 7.48 in x 7.72 in

Nozzle Diameter

0.02 in

Networking

Print server

Expansion / Connectivity

Connections

1 x LAN - RJ-45
USB 2.0
USB host

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories

Nozzle brush, Model Extruder 1C, Support Extruder 2A, Support Extruder 2XA, hex key, spring steel build plate

Cables Included

1 x USB-A to USB-B cable

MTBF

220,000 hour(s)

Features

Temperature sensor, humidity sensor, lid sensor, door sensor

Compliant Standards

EMC, FCC, LVD 60950-1

Power

Power Device

Power supply - internal

Voltage Required

AC 100-240 V

Frequency Required

50/60 Hz

Power Consumption Operational

800 Watt

Software / System Requirements

Software Included

MakerBot Mobile, MakerBot Print

OS Required

Microsoft Windows 7, Apple MacOS X 10.9 or later, Windows 10

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature

59 °F

Max Operating Temperature

78.8 °F

Humidity Range Operating

10 - 90% (non-condensing)

Dimensions & Weight

Width

17.2 in

Depth

16.3 in

Height

25.6 in

Weight

65.04 lbs

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

Width (Shipping)

19.7 in

Depth (Shipping)

21.9 in

Height (Shipping)

30.1 in

Weight (Shipping)

81.79 lbs

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MakerBot METHOD X Carbon Fiber Edition

DISSOLVE YOUR BACKLOG WITH ABS-R + RAPIDRINSE™

VECT THERMAL REGULATION SYSTEM

OPEN PLATFORM FOR ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS

MakerBot CloudPrint

PREPARE + PRINT

MONITOR + MANAGE

SECURE + SCALABLE

CLEAN AIR™ SYSTEM

MAKERBOT MAKERCARE EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS

Direct access to MakerBot Support Engineers

Exclusive Training Session

Replacement of Wear or Damaged Parts

Hot Swap

Tech Specs

DIMENSIONAL ACCURACY

Specifications

Documents

What’s the difference between METHOD and METHOD X?

Can I print all the METHOD materials on METHOD X?

How is SR-30 different from PVA?

Are the power requirements different than other MakerBot printers?

Tech Specs