MakerBot 3D Printing Extruders
The MakerBot Extruder is the swappable part of your MakerBot 3D Printer that melts, deposits, and fuses filament in precise layers to create 3D printed objects
MakerBot Method Series Extruder Compatibility
| Model 1A | Support 2A | Model 1XA | Support 2XA | Labs Gen 2 | Composite | |
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| Compatible Printers | ||||||
| METHOD X | ||||||
| METHOD X CF | ||||||
| METHOD | ||||||
| Compatible Materials | ||||||
| PVA | ||||||
| RapidRinse | ||||||
| SR-30 | ||||||
| PLA | ||||||
| Nylon | ||||||
| Tough | ||||||
| ABS-R | ||||||
| ABS | ||||||
| PC-ABS | ||||||
| ASA | ||||||
| Nylon CF | ||||||
| Nylon 12 CF | ||||||
| Third Party Materials | ||||||
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MakerBot 3D Printing Materials
MakerBot 3D Printing Materials are optimized to give you the best results and highest quality with MakerBot 3D Printers
MakerBot Method Series Extruders
Model 1A Extruder for MakerBot METHOD
HIGH PERFORMANCE, HIGH PRECISION
MakerBot METHOD Extruders are built for high-speed printing without compromising part accuracy. The Model 1A Extruder is optimized for printing with model materials such as MakerBot PLA, Nylon, and Tough.
This is version 1.5 which includes a removable cap and set screw – allowing you to manually replace the nozzle and PTFE tube assembly to more easily and affordably extend your extruder’s life.
FEATURES
- Smart sensors for material management and print protection
- Greater torque with a 19:1 dural-drive gear ratio
- Lengthened thermal core with less than 60-second heat up time
- Quick-release locking extruder mount for high stability printing and easy swapping
- Replaceable Nozzle and PTFE tube assembly
- 1-year expected lifetime based on typical usage*
*Typical usage is estimated at 800 hours of printing for the Model 1A Extruder.
Support 2A Extruder for MakerBot METHOD
HIGH SPEED SUPPORT PRINTING
MakerBot METHOD Extruders are built for high-speed printing without compromising part accuracy. The Support 2A Extruder is optimized for printing with soluble support material such as MakerBot PVA.
This is version 1.5 which includes a removable cap and set screw – allowing you to manually replace the nozzle and PTFE tube assembly to more easily and affordably extend your extruder’s life.
FEATURES
- Smart sensors for material management and print protection
- Greater torque with a 19:1 dural-drive gear ratio
- Lengthened thermal core with less than 60-second heat up time
- Quick-release locking extruder mount for high stability printing and easy swapping
- Replaceable Nozzle and PTFE tube assembly
- 1-year expected lifetime based on typical usage*
*Typical usage is estimated at 1500 hours of printing for the Support 2A Extruder.
Model 1XA Extruder for MakerBot METHOD X
HIGH PRECISION INDUSTRIAL MATERIAL PRINTING
MakerBot METHOD Extruders are built for high-speed printing without compromising part accuracy. The Model 1XA Extruder is optimized for printing with model materials such as ABS-R, ABS, PC-ABS, and ASA.
This is version 1.5 which includes a removable cap and set screw – allowing you to manually replace the nozzle and PTFE tube assembly to more easily and affordably extend your extruder’s life.
FEATURES
- Smart sensors for material management and print protection
- Greater torque with a 19:1 dural-drive gear ratio
- Lengthened thermal core with less than 60-second heat up time
- Quick-release locking extruder mount for high stability printing and easy swapability
- 1-year expected lifetime based on typical usage
*Typical usage is estimated at 800 hours of printing for the Model 1XA Performance Extruder.
Support 2XA Extruder for MakerBot METHOD X
HIGH PRECISION INDUSTRIAL MATERIAL PRINTING
MakerBot METHOD Extruders are built for high-speed printing without compromising part accuracy. The Model 2XA Extruder is optimized for printing with RapidRinse and SR-30 – two ABS-compatible dissolvable support materials.
This is version 1.5 which includes a removable cap and set screw – allowing you to manually replace the nozzle and PTFE tube assembly to more easily and affordably extend your extruder’s life.
FEATURES
- Smart sensors for material management and print protection
- Greater torque with a 19:1 dural-drive gear ratio
- Lengthened thermal core with less than 60-second heat up time
- Quick-release locking extruder mount for high stability printing and easy swapping
- Replaceable Nozzle and PTFE tube assembly
- 1-year expected lifetime based on typical usage
PRINTER COMPATIBILITY
MakerBot METHOD X 3D Printer
MakerBot METHOD X Carbon Fiber 3D Printer
MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY
RapidRinse
SR-30
MakerBot Labs Gen 2 Experimental Extruder for Method
*Support 2XA Extruder sold separately
The MakerBot LABS Experimental Extruder for METHOD is your key to unlocking a world of third party 3D printing materials on your METHOD and METHOD X. Easily switch between optimized MakerBot materials for guaranteed dimensional accuracy and optimized strength, and the Experimental Extruder for unlimited material freedom—no tools required.
Open Materials Platform
Unlock your Method with unlimited materials. Print third-party materials on an industrial 3D printing platform with modular hardware and advanced print settings.
Partner Materials
Discover pre-qualified materials from leading filament companies to explore new 3D printing applications.
New Applications
Tap your innovative spirit and explore new 3D printing applications. Experiment with a wide range of materials and properties to realize your ideas.
Composite Extruder for MakerBot METHOD
Composite Extruder for METHOD
The Composite Extruder for Method brings all the benefits of printing Nylon Carbon Fiber Parts to the MakerBot Method 3D printer. Ideal for structural applications and metal replacement parts.
Strong, Heat-Resistant Metal Replacement Parts
Carbon fiber reinforced nylon is optimized for high strength, stiffness, and heat resistance making it ideal for structural applications and metal replacements.
- Excellent strength to weight ratio – 110 MPa TS – for lightweighting applications such as robotic end effectors
- Engineering-grade stiffness – 7600 MPa Tensile Modulus – for structural applications such as vehicular brackets and inspection gauges
- High heat resistance under load – 184°C HDT – for optimal under-hood and tooling applications
Superior Nylon Carbon Fiber Parts with METHOD
METHOD’s unique industrial feature set produces carbon fiber parts with superior three dimensional strength and accuracy
- METHOD’s Heated Chamber delivers parts that are strong and accurately
- Outstanding surface finish that hides layer lines thanks to METHOD’s Ultra-Rigid Metal Frame
- Print the most complex geometries including internal cavities with soluble support, or use breakaway support for faster print times
- METHOD’s sealed filament bays help keep the material dry, resulting in better print quality and reliability, and METHOD’s pre-print spool drying feature allows for the recovery of oversaturated filament
Printer Compatibility
Method
Method X
Material Compatibility
Nylon Carbon Fiber
ABS*
ASA*
PLA
Tough
PET-G
Nylon
PC-ABS and PC-ABS Fire Retardant*
*Only compatible with MakerBot Method X 3D printer
MakerBot Replicator Series Extruders
Smart Extruder+ for MakerBot Replicator+ and Mini+
PRINT WITH CONFIDENCE AND EASE
The MakerBot Smart Extruder+ for the MakerBot Replicator+, Replicator Mini+ and their Predecessors. The MakerBot Smart Extruder+ is a culmination of product design and 160,000+ hours of rigorous testing that delivers dependable, consistent performance with superior results using MakerBot PLA filament. This version of the Smart Extruder+ is compatible with the MakerBot Replicator+, Replicator Mini+, and their predecessors.
FEATURES
- Backed by a 6-month warranty when using PLA filament, which is double that of the Smart Extruder
- Tested for 160,000+ hours to ensure reliability, superior results and greater print success for a longer period of time
- Improved components and an enhanced sensor system ensure simple, reliable 3D printing from start to finish
- Features enhanced homing, better connectivity, as well as drastically reduced clogging and jams Easy to replace or swap so you can minimize downtime and continue printing
- Detects the absence of filament, automatically pauses your print, and sends notifications to MakerBot Print and MakerBot Mobile
COMPATIBILITY
Model of 3D Printer:
MakerBot Replicator+
MakerBot Replicator Mini+
MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer (5th Gen)
MakerBot Replicator Mini Compact 3D Printer
Material: MakerBot Small or Large Spools of PLA Material
Required Downloads: Firmware 2.2 or higher and MakerBot Print
PRINTING
Print Technology: Fused Deposition Modeling
Nozzle Diameter: 0.4 mm [0.015 in]
SIZE & WEIGHT
Shipping Dimensions: 12.7 L X 6.3 W X 17.7 H cm [5 x 2.5 x 7 in]
Shipping Weight: 0.39 kg [0.87 lb]
Tough Smart Extruder+ for MakerBot Replicator+
PRINT WITH CONFIDENCE AND EASE
The MakerBot Tough Smart Extruder+ is a culmination of product design and 160,000+ hours of rigorous testing that delivers dependable, consistent performance with superior results using MakerBot Tough Filament.
FEATURES
- Backed by a 6-month warranty when using MakerBot Tough Filament
- Magnetically swappable for easy maintenance and material switching
- Active jam prevention protects your extruder and your prints
- Filament detection pauses print and notifies user if a spool runs out
- Specifically optimized to print durable, usable parts with MakerBot Tough Filament
COMPATIBILITY
Model of 3D Printer:
MakerBot Replicator+
MakerBot Replicator (5th Generation)
Filament: MakerBot Tough Filament
Required Downloads: Firmware 2.2 or higher and MakerBot Print
PRINTING
Print Technology: Fused Deposition Modeling
Nozzle Diameter: 0.4 mm [0.015 in]
SIZE & WEIGHT
Shipping Dimensions: 12.7 L X 6.3 W X 17.7 H cm [5 x 2.5 x 7 in]
Shipping Weight: 0.39 kg [0.87 lb]
MakerBot Labs Experimental Extruder for Replicator+ and Z18
PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF 3D PRINTING
The MakerBot Labs Experimental Extruder for the MakerBot Replicator, Replicator+, Replicator Mini, Replicator Mini+, and Replicator Z18. Customize Your 3D Printing Experience Designed for the Advanced User who wants to push the limits of what’s possible on MakerBot 3D Printers.
FEATURES
- Creative Flexibility with a Range of Materials
- Push the boundaries of MakerBot 3D printing with interchangeable nozzles, custom material print modes, and unlocked advanced print settings
- Freedom to Switch from Production to Sandbox
- Quickly switch from the reliability of the Smart Extruder+ to the Experimental Extruder to test the limits of your ideas
- Drafting for Speed Print existing PLA materials with the included large diameter draft nozzles and dramatically reduce total print time by up to 75%
- Designed to Be Customized With a modified thermal core and a more secure thermal barrier tube, the Experimental Extruder was redesigned to make changing nozzles easier
- Download and print the Experimental Extruder Jig to provide a more stable platform
COMPATIBILITY
Model of 3D Printer:
MakerBot Replicator+
MakerBot Replicator Mini+
MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer (5th Gen)
MakerBot Replicator Mini Compact 3D Printer
MakerBot Replicator Z18
Material:
1.75mm
Refer to MakerBot Labs for Community Created Print Profiles
Required Downloads:
Firmware version 2.6+ and MakerBot Print version 2.7+
The Experimental Extruder unlocks over 35 additional custom print settings in MakerBot Print to allow a user to further tune their prints. These settings are tied to the Experimental Extruder and can only be accessed when connected to a printer that has an Experimental Extruder attached.
PRINTING
Print Technology:
Fused Deposition Modeling
Included Nozzles:
0.4 mm Brass, 0.6 mm Brass, 0.6 mm Stainless Steel, 0.8 mm Brass
Included Accessories:
Two (2) Nozzle Wrenches
Extruder Cap for use with Replicator+ and Replicator Mini+ 3D printers
Active Cooling Duct for use with Replicator+ and Replicator Mini+ 3D printers (ships attached to Experimental Extruder)
Material Swivel Clip for MakerBot Replicator Z18 configuration (ships attached to Experimental Extruder)
Temperature:
100 – 235°C (212 – 455°F)
SIZE & WEIGHT
Shipping Dimensions:
12.7 L X 6.3 W X 17.7 H cm [5 x 2.5 x 7 in]
Shipping Weight:
0.43 kg [0.95 lb]
Tough Smart Extruder+ for MakerBot Replicator Z18
PRINT WITH CONFIDENCE AND EASE
The MakerBot Tough Smart Extruder+ for the MakerBot Replicator Z18 is a culmination of product design and 160,000+ hours of rigorous testing that delivers dependable, consistent performance with superior results using MakerBot Tough Filament.
FEATURES
- Backed by a 6-month warranty when using MakerBot Tough Filament
- Magnetically swappable for easy maintenance and material switching
- Active jam prevention protects your extruder and your prints
- Filament detection pauses print and notifies user if a spool runs out
- Specifically optimized to print durable, usable parts with MakerBot Tough Filament
COMPATIBILITY
Model of 3D Printer:
MakerBot Replicator Z18
Required Downloads: Firmware 2.2 or higher and MakerBot Print
PRINTING
Print Technology: Fused Deposition Modeling
Nozzle Diameter: 0.4 mm [0.015 in]
SIZE & WEIGHT
Shipping Dimensions: 12.7 L X 6.3 W X 17.7 H cm [5 x 2.5 x 7 in]
Shipping Weight: 0.39 kg [0.87 lb]
Smart Extruder+ for MakerBot Replicator Z18
DEPENDABLE, CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE
The Smart Extruder+ for MakerBot Replicator Z18 is the culmination of product design and 160,000+ hours of rigorous testing that delivers dependable, consistent performance with superior results using MakerBot PLA filament.
This version of the Smart Extruder+ is compatible with the MakerBot Replicator Z18 3D Printer.
FEATURES
- Backed by a 6-month warranty when using PLA filament, which is double that of the Smart Extruder
- Tested for 160,000+ hours to ensure reliability, superior results and greater print success for a longer period of time
- Improved components and an enhanced sensor system ensure simple, reliable 3D printing from start to finish
COMPATIBILITY
Model of 3D Printer:
MakerBot Replicator Z18 3D Printer
Material: MakerBot Small or Large Spools of PLA Material
Required Downloads: Firmware 1.9 or higher and MakerBot Desktop 3.9 or higher
PRINTING
Print Technology: Fused Deposition Modeling
Nozzle Diameter: 0.4 mm [0.015 in]
SIZE & WEIGHT
Shipping Dimensions: 12.7 L X 6.3 W X 17.7 H cm [5 x 2.5 x 7 in]
Shipping Weight: 0.4 kg [0.88 lb]
