Embedded Files
Safety
Safety
While the X7 is a very safe machine, there are a few things to be aware of when using this equipment.
The hotend or nozzle is very hot (above 200 ℃!) so do not touch it when it is on.
As with any machine with moving parts, there is a danger of getting your fingers jammed when the motors are moving, so do not stick your hand in the printer while it is printing.
The tool to remove parts is very sharp! When removing parts from the build plate with a spatula, always orient the tool away from yourself to avoid injury.
Some methods of support removal may cause small pieces of supports to break away. Beware of flying debris and consider wearing eye protection and gloves to protect the skin and eyes.
Rules
Rules
You may remove your own prints from the printer, but please allow staff to remove other prints.
Any prints over 15 hours must be approved by a staff member.
Do not change the filament material. We will only be using the Onyx material and removing the spool from the dry box can ruin the material.
Please notify staff when you want to change the fiber
HOW DO I GET ACCESS TO THESE PRINTERS
HOW DO I GET ACCESS TO THESE PRINTERS
The X7 is a higher end printer with more intricacies than the Ultimakers and therefore requires training. You must first have printed several times with the Ultimakers before moving to the Markforged X7 printer. To complete the training, prepare a print file according to the First Print guide with any part you want (we encourage smaller parts) and then demonstrate to a staff member your sliced file and proper procedures for starting and finishing a print.
material costs
material costs
The cost of the print is calculated in the slicer. That price will be subsidized by %50.
You are permitted one free print under $10 (after the subsidy) every two weeks.
Always refer to the Material Store page for the most updated pricing.
The slicer calculated $28.76 and because it is subsidized, you will pay $14.38.
How does it work?
How does it work?
This printer is very similar to the FDM or FFF style printers like the Ultimakers or the Prusas. It pushes filament out of a heated nozzle onto a bed and builds up layer by layer, however it incorporates a laser and advanced AI technology to produce much higher resolution parts. This printer uses a filament called Onyx which is made of a nylon and chopped carbon fiber blend creating very tough parts. Other printers like the Ultimakers or Prusas can print filaments with chopper carbon fiber blends, but what makes the Markforged X7 special is that it can also print with continuous fiber, including carbon fiber, kevlar, fiberglass, and more! Embedded into each layer between the walls of filament are strands of continuous fiber. This makes parts off of the X7 far stronger than most other additive manufacturing methods. Depending on how the part is sliced, it can have strength comparable to aluminum at a much lighter weight!
More resources
More resources
Follow this guide to try your first high strength print with or without fiber.
Materials & Applications
Materials & Applications
The Markforged is for end use parts that have a need for strength and functionality. Another advantage these prints offer is being lightweight while also being incredibly strong. The material on this machine is considerably more expensive than the FDM printers.
Applications:
Jigs
Fixtures
End use prototypes
Automotive, weight bearing parts
Example: Parts for bicycle - bike lock mount *Can be printed on Fuse 1 too*
Etc...
Not ideal for Markforged print:
Props
Costume pieces
Parts printing for high detail not functionality
Parts that can be printed on the Ultimaker
Materials & Fibers available:
Page updated
Report abuse