UltiMaker Method XL

Large scale ABS 3D printing.
Injection-molding prototyping.

Method XL delivers precise, engineering-grade ABS prototypes, powered by its heated build plate and chamber. It guarantees strong layer adhesion, enables intricate geometries with water-soluble supports, and safeguards air quality with its built-in HEPA filter.

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Industrial quality at desktop prices.

Key features

Actively heated chamber up to 100 °C
ABS optimized dual extrusion
Extra large build volume 305 x 305 x 320 mm
Flexible heated build plate up to 105 °C
Engineering-grade ABS prototypes

Print solid, engineering-grade ABS prototypes that match your specs.

With the Method XL, engineers can design, test, and produce large-scale models and prototypes with durable, production-grade ABS for their manufacturing needs with unrestricted geometric freedom.

3D Print with real


ABS


and unrestricted geometric freedom.


Large part size?
No compromise.

Extra large build volume

With the largest build volume of any UltiMaker 3D printer, the Method XL is the ultimate 3D printing solution for large-scale projects. Print with industrial-grade materials and exceptional dimensional accuracy without the need to compromise on the size of your parts.

Dual extrusion build volume (XYZ)


x = 305 mm


12 inches

y = 305 mm


12 inches

z = 320 mm

12.6 inches

Method XL now in UltiMaker Cura*

UltiMaker Cura 5.6 now includes print profiles for the Method XL.

Unlock complete 3D printing flexibility on the Method XL by using UltiMaker Cura. In the latest 5.6 release, you can use professionally tuned print profiles within Cura to slice files for the Method XL.*

Download Cura *Only available via USB export

Over 600 print settings,


secure


local


printing



now available in UltiMaker Cura*

Heated chamber.
Heated build plate.

VECT thermal regulation system

Patented Variable Environmental Controlled Temperature (VECT) 100 thermal regulation evenly heats and controls the print environment. The Method XL also has a heated build plate for even better adhesion and temperature control.

Chamber actively heated up to


100°C




Build plate heated up to


105°C

High precision for
Low tolerances.

Exceptional dimensional accuracy

The Method XL has been especially engineered to maintain dimensional accuracy and tight tolerances while printing even the largest ABS parts. Not only does the Method XL avoid warping and layer adhesion issues, but it creates massive parts with industrial-grade precision.

Dimensional accuracy

+/- 0.2mm

or +/-.002mm per mm of travel*

*(Whichever is greater.) Based on internal testing of selected geometries.

Support material?
Gone in a splash.

Quick-dissolving supports for ABS

RapidRinse on the Method XL enables the fastest support removal for complex FDM prints. Create the geometries you want – in any orientation. Then watch as those water-soluble supports dissolve before your eyes.

Rapid


Rinse


Water-soluble supports for ABS

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What's in the box?

Everything you need to get started.

Method XL includes:

  • (1) Method XL 3D Printer
  • (1) 1C Extruder
  • (1) 2XA Extruder
  • (1) Material case
  • (1) Flexible build plate

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UltiMaker
Method XL

Precision printing. Industrial scale. Introducing the Method XL. Print large parts with industrial-grade materials and high dimensional accuracy - the ultimate solution for engineering applications.

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Industry applications

How top engineering professionals are driving innovation with Method.

“Our printer’s working nearly 24 hours. In 2016 we printed nearly 7,000 hours with only one printer - we had a success rate of 92%. To us it’s very important that a 3D printer is reliable.”

Thomas Schmidberger

Applications engineer

Thomas Schmidberger

Applications engineer

“If we didn’t have the Method I would have to plan out my prints like everyone else who is using the industrial machine whereas the Method is a quick print out that we can just pump out”

Brandon Rodriguez

Senior Industrial Designer

Brandon Rodriguez

Senior Industrial Designer

“Method is one of the most sophisticated units on the market, from the ease of connectivity––we can run all three of our printers from our laptop––to the advanced materials we were able to use.”

Paul Doe

Chief Engineer of Chassis

Paul Doe

Chief Engineer of Chassis

Method XL is enabled by our most advanced polymers and software platforms

Method X now in UltiMaker Cura

UltiMaker Cura now includes print profiles for the Method X.
Unlock complete 3D printing flexibility on the Method XL by using UltiMaker Cura. In the latest 5.6 release, you can use professionally tuned print profiles within Cura to slice files for the Method X and Method XL 3D printers.

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Extruders to maximize your Method XL experience

Direct extrusion print heads with an integrated gearbox for optimal print results. Quickly change between material groups, preventing cross-contamination.

  • 1C Extruder
  • 1XA Extruder
  • 2XA Extruder
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    Compatible Materials

    Produce tools and end-use parts with improved strength, stiffness, and heat-deflection.

    ABS-R

    Extruder:

    1C

    Tensile strength:

    41 MPa

    Heat deflection:

    102-105 °C

    Flexural modulus:

    2,600 MPa
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    ABS Carbon Fiber

    Extruder:

    1C

    Impact strength:

    42 J/m

    Heat deflection:

    102°C

    Tensile strength:

    59 MPa
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    N12-Carbon Fiber

    Extruder:

    1XA

    Impact strength:

    No data

    Heat deflection:

    154°C

    Tensile strength:

    66 MPa
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    ASA

    Extruder:

    1XA

    Tensile strength:

    49 MPa

    Heat deflection:

    96°C

    Flexural modulus:

    2,300 MPa
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    SR-30

    Extruder:

    2XA

    Impact strength:

    N/A

    Heat deflection:

    N/A

    Tensile strength:

    N/A
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    Specs

    Highlight specifications

    Heated chamber max temperature

    100 °C

    Dual extruder build volume (XYZ)

    305 x 305 x 320 mm (12 x 12 x 12.6 in)

    Single extruder build volume (XYZ)

    305 x 340 x 320 mm (12 x 13.4 x 12.6 in)

    Heated build plate

    Heated build plate with removable, flexible build surface

    Dimensions

    Build volume (dual material)

    The physical space inside the Method XL that can be used when dual extrusion 3D printing. Measured in X, Y, and Z.

    305 x 305 x 320 mm (12 x 12 x 12.6 in)

    Assembled dimensions

    The outer dimensions of the Method XL and the accompanying material case.

    Printer: W 655 x D 565 x H 815 mm (W 25.8 x D 22.2 x H 32.1 in)
    Material case: W 223 x D 328 x H 319 mm (W 8.8 x D 12.9 x H 12.6 in)

    Print technology

    This is the process of depositing layers of filament, one on top of the other, to build up shapes and models. It is a form of additive manufacturing technology and the process used by all UltiMaker 3D printers.

    Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

    Compatible filament diameter

    The filament diameter that achieves optimal results on UltiMaker Method series 3D printers.

    1.75 mm

    Weight

    The net weight of the Method XL and the accompanying material case.

    Printer: 56.5 kg (125 lbs)
    Material case: 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)

    Printer properties

    Layer resolution

    A micron is the measurement used to define the thickness of a 3D printed layer. 20 micron is 0.02 mm thick. Thinner layers are used for high-detail prints, thicker layers are great for fast prototypes.

    0.4 mm nozzle: 100 - 400 micron

    Display

    The touchscreen allows you to start, stop, and monitor prints on your Method series printer. As well as allowing you to calibrate your printer and install firmware updates without needing to use a computer or other device.

    5" (12.7 cm) full-color capacitive touchscreen

    Extruder replacement

    Faster extruder changes mean higher uptime and easier maintenance. The Method XL comes with 1C, 2A, and 2XA extruders for printing polymers, composites, and soluble support materials. The Labs extruder is sold separately for printing third-party materials.

    Swappable performance extruders

    Print head

    Thanks to swappable extruders, you can quickly switch to the extruder that matches the material you are trying to print. This results in higher uptime and easier maintenance of your 3D printer.

    Dual-extrusion print head with swappable extruders

    Nozzle diameter

    The nozzel diameter controls how much material can be extruded at once. All Method series extruders have 0.4 mm nozzles.

    0.4 mm

    Dimensional accuracy

    or +/-.002mm per mm of travel* *(Whichever is greater.) Based on internal testing of selected geometries.

    +/- 0.2mm

    Operation parameters

    Maximum heated chamber temperature

    The thermally regulated heated chamber is able to rise to the target temp and stay there for the duration of the print ensuring an optimal print environment.

    100 °C

    Maximum heated build plate temp

    The build plate heats up during printing in order to improve the adhesion of the print to the build surface.

    105 °C

    Maximum extruder temperature

    The extruder temperature varies by which material is being printed. The high max temperature available on the Method series of printers allows for printing with high-temp materials.

    300 °C

    Operating sound

    The operating sound will vary at different stages of a print.

    57.1 +/- 3 dB

    Build plate

    Simply bend the build plate and your 3D printed parts pop off. Replacement build surfaces are available if the surface of your build plate becomes damaged.

    Flexible build plate

    Maximum Power Draw

    The peak power output that the printer can reach – usually when the heated bed and hot ends are heating up.

    1400 W

    Ecosystem

    Supplied free software

    UltiMaker CloudPrint is the slicing and printer management software that allows for an intuitive workflow from digital file to final part.
    UltiMaker Cura: Local printing, 600+ settings, and more are available for the first time when using a Method series printer

    CloudPrint, UltiMaker Cura

    Supported OS

    MacOS, Windows

    File transfer

    Print with one click via Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection from UltiMaker CloudPrint. Or export your print job to a USB stick.

    Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB

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    Build volume

    305 x 305 x 320 mm

    Build chamber

    Actively heated
    to 100 °C

    Build plate

    Flexible steel, heated
    to 105 °C

    Extrusion

    Direct drive dual extrusion

    Extruders

    Composite extruders
    Optional third-party

    Compatible materials

    8 materials

    Spool bay

    Separate moisture-controlled material case

    Air filtration

    Integrated HEPA and carbon filters

    Software

    UltiMaker Cura, UltiMaker CloudPrint

    Build volume

    152 x 190 x 196 mm

    Build chamber

    Actively heated
    to 110 °C

    Build plate

    Flexible steel

    Extrusion

    Direct drive dual extrusion

    Extruders

    Second-gen extruders
    Optional composite & third-party

    Compatible materials

    27 materials

    Spool bay

    NFC, dry-sealed material bays for two spools

    Air filtration

    Optional air filtration

    Software

    UltiMaker Cura, UltiMaker CloudPrint

    Build volume

    152 x 190 x 196 mm

    Build chamber

    Actively heated
    to 65 °C

    Build plate

    Flexible steel

    Extrusion

    Direct drive dual extrusion

    Extruders

    First-gen extruders
    Optional composite & third-party

    Compatible materials

    11 materials

    Spool bay

    NFC, dry-sealed material bays for two spools

    Air filtration

    Optional air filtration

    Software

    UltiMaker CloudPrint

    Build volume

    152 x 190 x 196 mm

    Build chamber

    Actively heated
    to 110 °C

    Build plate

    Flexible steel

    Extrusion

    Direct drive dual extrusion

    Extruders

    Composite extruders
    Optional third-party

    Compatible materials

    27 materials

    Spool bay

    NFC, dry-sealed material bays for two spools

    Air filtration

    Optional air filtration

    Software

    UltiMaker Cura, UltiMaker CloudPrint