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MakerBot Replicator Z18

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User ratings:
36
4.2 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
2.9 / 5

Pros

  • with such a large build area is still fairly compact overall
  • It works as a great hands-on addition to software
  • prints look good and came out very well

Cons

  • slower cooling means less cracking between the printed layers
  • will connect to almost anything
  • the industrial-like mega printers

Key specs

  • no
  • 1
  • Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
  • yes
  • , 100 um
  • no
  • Polylactide (PLA)

MakerBot Replicator Z18 - Pros & Cons

MakerBot Replicator Z18

Pros

  • with such a large build area is still fairly compact overall
  • It works as a great hands-on addition to software
  • prints look good and came out very well
  • setup process is fairly easy and takes around 20 minutes to complete
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  • dependable and consistent performance
  • It has been scientifically designed to work procedurally
  • it enables users to gain access to a personal cloud library and manage it effortlessly
  • intuitive user interface
  • better connectivity
  • The printer delivers consistent results the most times

Cons

  • slower cooling means less cracking between the printed layers
  • will connect to almost anything
  • the industrial-like mega printers
  • it takes a while to warm up and get printing
  • Nothing fancy here
  • slow speed
  • cumbersome profile and software limitations
  • hot air comes out just below where the logo is on the back of the unit
  • heated build plate requirement
  • the speed of the machine
  • print other materials

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MakerBot Replicator Z18 - Full Specifications

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General
Assembly kitno
Number of extruders1
Printing technology
Fused Filament Fabrication
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Displayyes
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Features
Mobile app for controlling featuresyes
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Materials
Material dimension1.75mm
Printable materials
Polylactide
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Connectivity
Interfaces
  • Network
  • Official app for mobile/tablet
  • USB
  • Wireless network
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
Width19.41 in
Height33.62 in
Depth22.24 in
Layer resolution / Thickness (Z-axis)
  • 100
Max. object size width12.01 in
Max. object size height17.99 in
Max. object size depth12.01 in
Nozzle size0.02 in
Precision/Tolerance (XY-axis)0.0 in
Precision/Tolerance (Z-axis)0.0 in
Weight90.39 lb
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Storage
Memory card readerno
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 350

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