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Ultimaker MakerBot Composite Extruder For Method

Ultimaker MakerBot Composite Extruder For Method

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$429.99at Best BuyChecked Nov 8

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  • Last seen at $429.99 at Best Buy on Nov 8.

Our take on the Ultimaker MakerBot Composite Extruder For Method

The Composite Extruder is a swappable print head for the MakerBot Method and Method X 3D printers. It is built to run abrasive composites such as carbon-fiber nylon, which chew through the standard extruder's softer parts. It uses hardened components and a wear-resistant path so glass- and carbon-filled filaments print reliably. It suits Method owners who print functional parts, not casual PLA users, and it is a targeted upgrade rather than a general-purpose head.

Best forMethod and Method X owners printing carbon-fiber or glass-filled nylonWorkshops making functional jigs, fixtures and end-use partsUsers who want one printer to cover both standard and abrasive materials
Pros
  • Hardened for abrasive composite filaments
  • Swaps into the Method toolhead without a rebuild
  • Keeps standard PLA and nylon printing available
  • Extends the material range of an existing Method printer
Cons
  • Only fits the Method and Method X, not other printers
  • Abrasive filaments still wear nozzles over time
  • Adds a second head to store and maintain
  • Composite printing needs careful tuning and dry filament

Ultimaker MakerBot Composite Extruder For Method prices at every store

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Ultimaker MakerBot Composite Extruder For Method price history

Lowest price we've seen: $429.99 on Nov 9 at Best Buy. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Owners of the Method platform treat the composite extruder as the way to print carbon-fiber nylon without wrecking the stock head. They report dependable extrusion of abrasive materials, with the usual caveats about nozzle wear and setup.

What people mention
  • Abrasive filamentsPraisedOwners say it prints carbon-fiber and glass-filled nylon without the clogs the standard head suffers.
  • Nozzle wearCriticisedUsers note the nozzle is a wear item and eventually needs replacing with heavy composite use.
  • InstallationPraisedThe swap onto the Method toolhead is described as quick and tool-light.
  • Print qualityPraisedFunctional parts come out strong and dimensionally accurate on the Method platform.
  • Material tuningMixedAbrasive filaments need dry storage and profile tweaks before results are consistent.

Specifications

Print Technology
FDMSource
USB
YesSource
Filament Material
Nylon, PLASource

Questions and answers

Which printers does this extruder fit?
It fits the MakerBot Method and Method X. It does not fit other FDM printers.
Can it print ordinary PLA and nylon?
Yes. It prints standard materials as well as abrasive composites, so one head covers both.
Do I need it for carbon-fiber nylon?
Yes. Abrasive composites wear the standard extruder, so the hardened composite head is the intended path.
Will the nozzle wear out?
It lasts far longer than a standard nozzle on abrasives, but it is still a wear part and will need replacing eventually.
Is it worth it over the standard extruder?
If you print filled nylon for functional parts, yes. If you only print PLA, the standard head is enough.
Where is the Ultimaker MakerBot Composite Extruder For Method cheapest?
At Best Buy, for $429.99, as of our latest check.

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