UltiMaker Method X
Although the UltiMaker Method X might look a lot like the standard Method, there are multiple massive differences. Two of the biggest ones worth mentioning are the higher power output and higher heated chamber temperature.
The UltiMaker Method X applies double the wattage and can get up to 110°C within the build chamber. This added power translates to stronger, more accurate parts.
For a hobbyist using a 3D printer, a controlled temperature within the build chamber is irrelevant. However, it’s critical for anyone making engineering-grade parts. Better control of the temperature can increase the accuracy twofold across the part. It also results in much stronger parts since the filament deposition process is more controlled.
The UltiMaker Method X is a dual-extruder FDM 3D printer, so you can print with two materials at the same time. A lot of engineers will use the second extruder to lay down dissolvable supports that will allow for more intricate parts to be built. After the build, a quick wash in water will make the supports disappear.
The UltiMaker Method X has two storage compartments to place and feed your filament. By keeping everything internal, there is less room for error and more control over how the material is used.
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