Developed from the ground up leveraging industry-leading Stratasys® patents, Method X 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. Method X delivers maximum innovation with minimal investment.
Description
Introducing UltiMaker Method X
Method X Features
Print complex and durable ABS parts with a 110°C heated chamber for end-use assemblies and manufacturing tools.
MakerBot ABS for Method is capable of withstanding 15°C higher temperatures, is 26% more rigid, and 12% stronger than modified desktop 3D printer ABS material formulations.
- Dual performance extruders
- Dry-sealed material bays
- 110°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
UltiMaker ABS for Method X
Print real, production-grade ABS at 110°C with no warping or cracking supported by Stratasys® SR-30 soluble material for unlimited geometric freedom.
| ABS Precision Model Material | |
|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT B) | 84°C (15°C higher than desktop 3D printer ABS)* |
| Tensile Modulus | 2400 MPa (26% higher than desktop 3D printer ABS)* |
| Tensile Strength | 43 MPa (12% higher than desktop 3D printer ABS)* |
* Based on internal testing of injection molded specimens of Method X ABS compared to ABS from a leading desktop 3D printer competitor.
Manufacturing Tools
Create durable, real ABS parts for the production floor. Print dimensionally accurate jigs, fixtures, and end-effectors that fit seamlessly with existing components.
End Use Parts
Get dimensionally accurate, production-grade, real ABS end-use parts at a fraction of traditional manufacturing costs. Method reduces costs and saves time for small production manufacturing runs.
Functional Prototypes
Prototype with production-grade ABS to achieve part properties close to injection molded parts. Print dimensionally accurate assemblies and validate your designs to get your products to market faster—all at a fraction of industrial 3D printing costs.
Extruder Compatibility
Model 1XA (included - for high-temp materials)
Support 2XA (included - for SR-30 supports)
Model 1 (sold separately - for standard materials)
Support 2 (sold separately - for PVA supports)
Materials and Support Compatibility
ABS
ASA
SR-30 Support
PLA
Tough
PETG
PVA
Nylon
Nylon Carbon Fiber
Method vs. Method X
The UltiMaker Method has an active build chamber that can heat up to 60C, while the Method X can heat up to 110C. The result is that you can use a wider variety of materials in the Method X.
The graphic below shows the differences in which materials can be used with each model.
UltiMaker
Method X
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Printing
Print Technology: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Print Heads: 2
Build Plate: Flexible Steel Build Plate
Max Build Chamber Temperature: 110C
Dimensional Accuracy: ± 0.2 mm
Layer Resolution: Range: 20 - 400 microns
Build Speed: Up to 2x faster than desktop 3D printers
Max Material Flow Rate: ~50 mm3 per sec
Print Head Travel Speed: Up to 500 mm per sec
Print Modes Tunes and Optimized for: 100 microns - High Quality Print Mode (Coming Soon); 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 (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
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
Product Weight: 29.5 kg / 65 lbs
Shipping box Weight: 37.1 kg / 81.7 lbs
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 Capacitive Touch Screen
Camera Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels
Extruder Hardware
Extruder Thermal Core Length: 48.2 mm
Max Extruder Drive Force: 200 Newtons
Nozzle Diameter: 0.4 mm
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
Safety & Compliance
FCC
EMC
Low Voltage Directive 60950-1, 62368
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.
Product Testing
Test Hours: 220,000+ total testing hours (system reliability, subsystem,
and print quality)
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
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 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
Software
Slicing Software: CloudPrint
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+)
Warranty
Free 1-Year Extended Warranty
Support Plans: MakerCare Gold (2 Years)
MakerCare Platinum (3 Years)
Payment & Security
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