MakerBot Replicator Z18
3D Printer
Massive build volume and the best price to performance ratio in the extra-large, professional 3D printer category.
Key Features
Tech Spec
Filament
- THE IDEAL 3D PRINTER FOR YOUR EXTRA-LARGE PROJECTS
- Massive build volume and the best price/performance in the extra-large, professional 3D printer category.
- MASSIVE BUILD VOLUME100 MICRON LAYER RESOLUTION
- Make extra-large and ultra-tall industrial prototypes, models, and products. Think and build bigger than ever.
- Print multiple things at once so you can get to work on your next design sooner.
- THE BEST PRICE/PERFORMANCE IN THE PROFESSIONAL 3D PRINTER CATEGORY
- Enclosed and heated build chamber designed for printing large models with minimal curling.
- Fifth generation technology defines the new standard for ease of use, quality, and reliability.
- Powered by the new, user-friendly MakerBot Replicator 3D Printing Platform.
- App and cloud enabled.
- Wi-Fi, USB and Ethernet connectivity ensures a seamless production workflow.
- New MakerBot Replicator Smart Extruder is easy to swap or replace.
- 100 MICRON LAYER RESOLUTION
- Print paper-thin layers.
- Get smooth-to-the-touch surfaces that don't need sanding, finishing, or post-production.
- Create professional-quality, high-resolution prototypes and complex models
- Create realistic prototypes and models for demonstrations and presentations.
PLA Filament
PLA Filament is a nontoxic resin made of sugar derived from field corn and has a semisweet smell (like waffles) when heated.
PLA Filament helps produce higher-quality prints, reduce filament problems, and minimize downtime. Compared to ABS, PLA demonstrates much less part warping and curling and, for this reason, can be successfully printed without a heated build plate. Details such as sharp corners and edges print well and PLA printed objects will generally have a glossier look and feel.
PLA Filament color also undergoes long-duration testing using a large 3D model that requires 18–24 hours of print time, to ensure that there are no deviations in print quality. PLA Filament adheres well to acrylic and build plate tape.
Every PLA Filament color is comprehensively quality tested at both high (100 micron) and medium (200 micron) layer resolutions on all MakerBot Replicator 3D Printers to verify that the filament will perform every feature that MakerBot apps offer and will reliably slice and print all types of models.
If you’re new to 3D printing, PLA Filament is a good material to start with because it’s easy to use and performs well on most prints.
Store PLA Filament in a cool, dry place as it can absorb moisture from air and long-term exposure to humidity can compromise filament quality and performance.
Be sure your build plate is level, clean, and oil-free before printing.
