The all new MakerBot METHOD Carbon Fibre 3D printer enables the printing of accurate and strong replacement parts. This can be applied to manufacturing tools, fixtures and even the 3D printing of replacement metal parts
The METHOD Carbon Fibre 3D printer uses carbon fibre reinforced nylon which is optimised for high strength and heat resistance. The new METHOD and METHOD X Carbon Fibre 3d Printers by MakerBot come pre-configured with a new composite extruder that can handle abrasive materials. The new extruder, which is also available as an upgrade for the METHOD and METHOD X 3D printers, has hardened metal drive gears, a metal filament switch, and an interchangeable hardened steel nozzle. It can print MakerBot Nylon Carbon Fibre material and all other model materials supported on the METHOD platform.
Ideal Lightweight alternative to metal
The new MakerBot Nylon Carbon Fibre material is an ideal lightweight alternative to metal for structural applications and manufacturing tools. Due to its strong thermal and mechanical properties, carbon fibre is frequently used in manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace industries. Used as an alternative to metal parts, carbon fibre can help reduce costs and increase overall efficiencies for companies“Nylon carbon fibre is one of the most in-demand and exciting classes of materials. Its high strength, heat resistance, and stiffness properties make it ideal for printing metal replacement parts, helping reduce costs and increase overall efficiency for companies,” said Nadav Goshen, President and CEO, MakerBot. “With the launch of METHOD Carbon Fibre, we are making composite 3D printing more accessible to more users than ever before and opening the door to new applications. METHOD Carbon Fibre is the latest addition to the rapidly growing METHOD 3D printing platform.”
Print Complex Geometries with MakerBot Carbon Fibre Material
METHOD’s heated chamber produces strong manufacturing-grade nylon carbon fibre parts with superior surface finish. Users can print complex geometries with internal cavities using MakerBot’s PVA soluble support material and anneal the final part for extra strength with METHOD’s new heated chamber annealing feature. With the METHOD X Carbon Fibre Edition, users can print complex geometries using Stratasys® SR-30™ soluble supports for an even better surface finish. Breakaway supports are also available for faster print results. METHOD’s dry-sealed filament bays help to keep the moisture-sensitive nylon carbon fibre material dry, resulting in better print quality and reliability.
The METHOD platform features industrial 3D printing capabilities that make it ideal for printing with advanced, engineering-grade materials. The combination of a heated chamber, ultra-rigid steel frame, sealed material bays, performance extruders, and dissolvable supports enable engineers to print consistently accurate parts. METHOD offers a diverse portfolio of materials for a variety of engineering applications. MakerBot materials include Nylon Carbon Fibre, PC-ABS, PC-ABS FR, ABS, ASA, Nylon, PETG, Tough, PLA, and support materials SR-30 and PVA. Additionally, with the availability of the MakerBot LABS extruder for METHOD, users can print with more industrial materials from leading material suppliers.
For more information visit our Australian site, https://makerbot.com.au/method-carbon-fibre
or our parent site in the US: www.makerbot.com/carbonfiber
MakerBot, MakerBot LABS, METHOD, METHOD X, and Tough are registered trademarks or trademarks of MakerBot Industries, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. Stratasys and SR-30 are registered trademarks or trademarks of Stratasys, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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