Fiber HT Desktop Metal
| Basic specs | Price: $ 10,000 - $ 50,00010 000 € - 50 000 €7,647 £ - 38,235 £1,130,160 ¥ - 5,650,800 ¥ |
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| Model | Fiber HT |
| Manufacturer | Desktop Metal |
| Category | DIY/Kit |
| Technology | Extrusion (FFF, FDM...) |
| Material | PLA, High performance (PEEK, ULTEM...), Other plastics, ABS, Carbon fiber and composites |
| Max. build size | 310 × 240 × 270 mm12.2 × 9.45 × 10.63 in |
| Release date | 2019 |
| Country | United States |
Desktop Metal Fiber HT review
The Desktop Metal Fiber HT is a continuous fiber 3D printer made by Desktop Metal, a manufacturer based in the United States. Desktop Metal is mostly known for their metal 3D printers.
Micro Automated Fiber Placement (µAFP)
This professional 3D printer’s most interesting feature is its continuous fiber reinforcement technology. Desktop Metal names it Micro Automated Fiber Placement (µAFP). Put simply, this means that a continuous strand of fiber is applied to a primary base material (matrix). To do so, the Desktop Metal Fiber HT uses two different print heads.
The printer allows you to apply the fibers in multiple directions to optimize the part’s strength. Continuous composite 3D printing allows parts to be both stronger and lighter than regular 3D printed parts or traditionally manufactured parts. According to Desktop Metal, parts from the Fiber 3D printer series can be two times stronger than steel half as light as aluminum.
Fiber HT features
- Large build volume (310 x 240 x 270 mm)
- 7-inch color touchscreen
- Continuous fiber 3D printing
- “Fabricate” software
- Closed loop heat control
Desktop Metal Fiber LT compatible materials
- Nylon reinforced with Carbon Fiber
- Nylon reinforced with Fiberglass
- PEEK reinforced with Carbon Fiber
- PEEK reinforced with Fiberglass
If you don’t need to 3D print with PEEK, the more affordable Fiber LT version exists, allowing you to print only with Nylon matrix material.
Desktop Metal Fiber HT price
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Fiber HT Desktop Metal
General |
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| Model | Fiber HT |
| Manufacturer | Desktop Metal |
| Metascore We index ratings and reviews from trusted sources to calculate a reliable aggregate rating we call "metascore". | — |
| Price | $ 10,000 - $ 50,00010 000 € - 50 000 €7,647 £ - 38,235 £1,130,160 ¥ - 5,650,800 ¥ |
| Release date | 2019 |
| Country | United States |
| Status | Available |
| Category | DIY/Kit |
| Technology | Extrusion (FFF, FDM...) |
| Material | PLA, High performance (PEEK, ULTEM...), Other plastics, ABS, Carbon fiber and composites |
| Filament diameter | 1.75 mm0.07 in |
| OS compatibility | Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Linux |
| Generic material | Yes |
Performance |
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| XY accuracy | 0.05 mm0.002 in |
| Max. build size | 310 × 240 × 270 mm12.2 × 9.45 × 10.63 in |
| Max. build volume | 20.09 L |
| Max. print speed | — |
| Min. layer thickness The thinnest layer height of filament material the 3D printer can print. The thinner the layer height, the more detailed the final result. | 0.05 |
Hardware |
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| Dimensions | 586 × 620 × 863 mm23.07 × 24.41 × 33.98 in |
| Weight | 60 kg132.28 lb |
| Nozzle diameter(s) | 0.4 mm0.02 in |
| Power input | — |
Features |
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| Heated print bed | Yes |
| Heated build chamber | — |
| Automatic calibration | Yes |
| Closed frame | Yes |
| Dual extruder | Yes |
| Independent Dual Extruder | — |
| Full color | — |
| LCD screen | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| On-board camera | — |
| Mobile app | — |
| 3D scanners | — |
| CNC mill | — |
| Electronics 3D printing | — |
| Laser engraving | — |
| Conveyor belt | — |
| Air filter | — |
| Pellet extruder | — |
Connectivity |
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| USB | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Bluetooth | — |
| SD card | — |
| Ethernet | Yes |
