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UltiMaker Method 3D Printer (900-0001A)

  • Description

    Method METAL BANNER GIF

    MAKERBOT method overview

    UltiMaker Method 3D printer brings a new benchmark to entry level 3D printing with features normally associated with industrial 3D, offering uncompromised Layer adhesion & part strength thanks to the Circulating Heated Chamber developed using Patented Stratasys technology which bridges the gap between industrial & Desktop 3D Printing.

    Control the temperature and quality of every layer - not just the first. While heated build plates are effective at reducing warping, Method takes this further with full active heat immersion during the entire duration of the print.

    Method material compatibility

    Ultra-Rigid Metal Frame Construction

    the structurally-optimized metal frame runs the full length of the body to offset flexing. and with Less flexing you achieve more consistent prints with better part accuracy & fewer failures.
     

    Method EXTRUDER

    Dual Performance Extruders

    Dual Performance Extruder system to accelerate print times & provide dimensional accuracy.
     
    Smart sensors for material management & print protection
     
    The Performance Extruder contains a suite of sensors that detect when material is running low & allows for active jam detection during the entire print duration.
     
    Greater torque with a 19:1 dual-drive gear ratio
     
    A 19:1 dual-drive gear ratio keeps material loaded and ready for reliable material extrusion at every layer.
     
    Lengthened thermal core less than 60 second heat up time
     
    A lengthened thermal core and a fast start up time ensure that materials are ready to go when your ideas are.
     
    Method guaranteed accuracy
     

    makerbot method material bayOptimised Material Storage

    Dry-Sealed Material Bays form a near-perfect seal to keep material free of damaging humidity. A suite of built-in sensors provides that your material is stored in its optimal environment.

    Smart Spool provides valuable information including material type, colour & amount remaining via RFID chip directly to MakerBot Print, while a built-in desiccant absorbs any moisture exposure during the material loading process.

    Method heated chamber

     

    Method Open Platform

  • Accessories

    UltiMaker Method Model 1 Performance Extruder MKH-000062

    UltiMaker Method Support 2 Performance Extruder MKH-000063

     

    Method Extruders

     

  • Consumables

    UltiMaker Method Tough Precision Material for the UltiMaker Performance 3D Printer:

    Tough Precision Material Slate Grey | 375-0001A | MKS-000088

    Tough Precision Material ONYX Black | 375-0003A | MKS-000089

    Tough Precision Material Stone White | 375-0004A | MKS-000090

    Tough Precision Material Safety Orange | 375-0005A | MKS-000091

     

    MakerBot Method PLA Precision Material for the MakerBot  Performance 3D Printer:

    Precision Material Cool Grey PLA | 375-0006A | MKS-000092

    Precision Material True Black PLA | 375-0020A | MKS-000093

    Precision Material True White PLA | 375-0016A | MKS-000094

    Precision Material True Orange PLA | 375-0017A | MKS-000095

    Precision Material True Red PLA | 375-0018A | MKS-000096

    Precision Material Natural PLA | 375-0019A | MKS-000097

    Precision Material PVA | 375-0002A | MKS-000098 

  • 3D Printing with Metal

    METHOD 3D PRINTERS NOW SUPPORT BASF FORWARD AM ULTRAFUSE 316L STAINLESS STEEL COMPOSITE MATERIAL!

    Users can explore printing rigid 316L stainless steel parts for industrial applications alongside advanced engineering polymers and composites on METHOD with the UltiMaker LABS Experimental Extruder.

     

     

    MakerBot have announced that the BASF Ultrafuse® 316L Stainless Steel material by Forward AM has been qualified for the MakerBot LABS™ Experimental Extruder¹ for the MakerBot METHOD® 3D printers. With an open materials platform and a growing portfolio of advanced engineering-grade materials, METHOD is now the only industrial desktop 3D printer in its price-class with a heated chamber that can print polymer, composite, and metal materials.

     

    Method METAL process

     

    Ultrafuse® 316L Stainless Steel material combines high strength, rigidity and durability needed for a range of applications including functional prototypes and manufacturing tools. Available using the MakerBot LABS GEN 2 Experimental Extruder, this metal-polymer composite material provides METHOD users with an accessible and cost-effective option to experiment with metal 3D printing applications without making the significant investment typically needed for a dedicated metal 3D printing solution. 3D printing stainless steel parts can also shorten the time it takes to produce parts, further reducing operational costs compared to traditional methods. METHOD’s heated chamber and ability to control the speed at which a part cools down during the printing process can also help reduce the risk of delamination.

     

    Method METAL claw rotation

     

    Once the part is printed with BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse® 316L, it can then be sent out to post-processing or specialized manufacturing facilities for debinding and sintering, which turns the part printed with the composite material into solid stainless steel. This process allows users to create stainless steel parts without investing in expensive debinding and sintering equipment. Final parts can achieve up to 96%2 of the density of pure 316L metal material. Users can produce lightweight, hollow metal parts with high tensile strength compared to polymers that would be difficult to produce in other ways.

     

    Method METAL Properties and applications

     

    Johan-Till Broer, vice president of Product Development, MakerBot:  “Our customers have expressed interest in exploring metal 3D printing but have been deterred by the high costs and extensive processes of traditional metal 3D printing solutions. By supporting a metal filament as part of the MakerBot LABS program, customers now have an easier and more affordable way to experiment with 3D printing metal before investing in a full printing, debinding, and sintering solution.”

     

    Method METAL versus Carbon Fiber

     

    Ultrafuse® 316L material properties make it ideal for a variety of manufacturing tools, jigs and fixtures, and end-use parts, such as workholdings that need to withstand high temperatures; brackets that require high strength and custom designs for specialty machinery; or robotic grippers that need to be strong, lightweight, and wear resistant.

     

    Method METAL infos

     

    1 The MakerBot LABS Experimental Extruder for METHOD is an experimental product and is not covered under limited warranty or MakerCare.

  • Comparing Method models

    Comparing Method models

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