Prototyping, 3D Design and Printing
We specialize in helping customers with a unique concept and unsolved problems. In doing so we create prototypes to solve the problem and create something that didn’t exist before. Some of these prototypes are as complex designs such as a drilling rig or as simple as a single part. Prototype testing is based on the applicable design as well as any governmental regulatory or other criteria required. Typically, the purpose of the 3D printer is to print prototypes and scaled down models of design proposals. We have an in-house 3D printer for small scale jobs and can outsource for larger requirements.
Printing 3D prototypes and models go one step beyond presenting a 3D graphic model or animation. It brings the product to life and lets you hold it in your hand. In addition, if the prototype is printed with the desired finished product material, it can in turn be load tested and the recorded results can be compared to numerical calculations and FEA’s for comparison and validate of the design. Machining, forging or molding of prototypes are very costly relative to 3D printing.
Our In-House 3D Printer
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
- Remote monitoring and printing
- 25 Compatible CAD file types
Materials and Support Compatibility
- ABS
- ASA
- SR-30 Support
- PLA
- Tough
- PETG
- PVA
- Nylon
- Nylon Carbon Fiber
Specifications
- 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
