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REPLICATOR+

REPLICATOR Z18

CATEGORY

 Performance Desktop Desktop Large Volume

USES

 Prototypes, manufacturing aids, and other parts that require complex assemblies, extreme geometries, and commercial precision. Classroom lesson plans, STEM projects, design thinking exercises, and facilitation of 21st-century career skills. Oversized models, housings, and structures that require a massive build volume.

PRICE

 $4,999 $2,799 $5,499

LAYER HEIGHT

The range of thicknesses of each printed layer measured in microns.

 20 - 400 microns

Print Modes:
High Quality - 100 microns
Balanced - 200 microns

 100 - 400 microns

Print Modes:
Balanced - 200 microns

 100 - 400 microns

Print Modes:
Balanced - 200 microns

COMPATIBLE EXTRUDERS

MakerBot 3D printers utilize swappable extruders for flexibility of print options and convenience of maintainance.

 Model 1 Performance Extruder,
Model 2 Performance Extruder		 Smart Extruder+
Tough Smart Extruder+
Experimental Extruder		 Smart Extruder+
Tough Smart Extruder+
Experimental Extruder

BUILD SPEED

Max Material Flow rate is the maximum speed material can be extruded. Print Head Travel Speed is the speed that extruder moves on the xy axis.

 Max Material Flow Rate:
~50mm3/sec
Print Head Travel Speed:
500 mm/sec		 Max Material Flow Rate:
~15mm3/sec
Print Head Travel Speed:
Up to 175 mm/sec		 Max Material Flow Rate:
~15mm3/sec
Print Head Travel Speed:
Up to 175 mm/sec

PRINTER FRAME CONSTRUCTION

The printer's frame connects the xy gantry to the z stage making it the essential structural component of the printer. Increased rigidity will lead to better print quality.

 Ultra-Rigid Metal Frame Injection Molded ABS with aluminum gantry-reinforcement Injection Molded ABS with aluminum gantry-reinforcement

BUILD VOLUME

The maximum space available for 3D printing either your complete object or a component of your final, assembled object.

 19 L x 19 W x 19.6 H cm / 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.75 in single extrusion
15.2 L x 19 W x 19.6 H cm / 6.0 x 7.5 x 7.75 in dual extrusion		 29.5 L x 19.5 W x 16.0 H cm /
11.6 L x 7.6 W x 6.5 H in		 30.0 L x 30.5 W x 45.7 H cm /
11.8 L x 12.0 W x 18.0 H in

MATERIAL STORAGE

Material storage location can improve the user experience, and a sealed storage compartment can significantly increase the "pristine" lifetime of material allowing for high print accuracy.

 Dry-Sealed Material Bay Open back loaded material drawer Open bottom loaded material drawer

COMPATIBLE MATERIAL

Different materials can be used for different applications.

 MakerBot Precision PLA,
MakerBot Precision Tough,
MakerBot Precision PVA,
MakerBot Specialty PETG		 MakerBot PLA, Smart Extruder+. MakerBot Tough, Tough Smart Extruder+. Additional materials such as bronzeFill, copperFill, and woodFill, Experimental Extruder. MakerBot PLA, Smart Extruder+. MakerBot Tough, Tough Smart Extruder+. Additional materials such as bronzeFill, copperFill, and woodFill, Experimental Extruder.

BUILD PLATFORM

Build surface and platform type

 Factory-Leveled Spring Steel Build Plate with Reusable Grip Surface Factory-Leveled Flex Build Plate with Reusable Grip Surface Factory-Leveled ABS Build Plate with Reusable Grip Surface

MEASURABLE DIMENSIONAL ACCURACY

3D printed parts that consistently match CAD dimensions to within a published tolerance.

DUAL EXTRUSION

Two extruders provide the added ability to print with soluble support material alongside model material.

ENCLOSED HEATED BUILD CHAMBER

An elevated 3D printing environmental temperature improves layer adhesion, reduces warping, and improves dimensional accuracy.

SMART ASSIST MATERIAL LOADING

An extra sensor and drive motor designed to automate the loading process from spool to extruder.

SMART SPOOL COMPATIBILITY

RFID Tag equipped spool providing real-time information on material type, color, and amount remaining.

CAMERA

Onboard camera for monitoring your print jobs and sharing pictures of your 3D prints.

INTERFACE

Provides easy, computer-free access to printing menus, commands, and your cloud storage library.

 5" Capacitive Touch Screen 3.5" LCD Screen 3.5" LCD Screen

CONNECTIVITY

Options for connecting directly or remotely to the printer for from launching and monitoring prints, to adjusting settings and updating firmware.

 WI-FI
Ethernet
USB Stick
USB Cable		 WI-FI
Ethernet
USB Stick
USB Cable		 WI-FI
Ethernet
USB Stick
USB Cable
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