This week MakerBot launched METHOD X, a manufacturing workstation that — in a nutshell — allows you to print manufacturing grade parts with ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) material, features a 100 degree Celsius chamber and utilizes Stratasys SR-30 soluble supports.
Here’s what you need to know about METHOD X’s new features:
MakerBot ABS for METHOD
- MakerBot Precision ABS has a heat deflection temperature of up to 15°C higher than competitors’ ABS, which are modified to make material printable without a heated chamber.
- Real ABS parts printed on METHOD X have no warping or cracking that typically occurs when printing modified ABS on desktop platforms without heated chambers.
- MakerBot ABS for METHOD has excellent thermal and mechanical properties similar to ABS materials used for injection molding applications—making it ideal for a wide range of applications, including end-use parts, manufacturing tools, and functional prototypes.
*Note: METHOD X can use MakerBot PLA, MakerBot TOUGH, MakerBot PETG, MakerBot PVA, MakerBot ABS, and SR-30 (with more to come!)
100°C Circulating Heated Chamber
- The 100°C Circulating Heated Chamber provides a stable print environment for superior Z-layer bonding. This means high-strength, durable parts with superior surface finish.
- Real ABS parts printed on METHOD X have no warping or cracking that typically occurs when printing modified ABS on desktop platforms without heated chambers.
Stratasys SR-30
- Stratasys SR-30 material allows for easy and fast support removal.
- METHOD X is the only 3D printer in its price class that uses SR-30.
- This enables unlimited design freedom and the ability to print unrestricted geometries, such as large overhangs, cavities, and shelled parts
Interested in learning more? Contact us for a free quote!
