Markforged 3D Printer

The Mark Two is a desktop professional 3D printer capable of reinforcing parts with composite fiber, affording them durability and strength. It can print in a range of materials, including Nylon, Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, and Kevlar.

The Mark II machine by Markforged.

General Information

See this helpful video for more background information:

Prints on the Markforged must be started by Ben or Gabi, as the software is account based.

Training

Background:

The Mark II is a FDM Printer. See the main page for more background on the FDM process. What sets the Mark II apart is its ability to inlay various materials in the print using a second nozzle. These materials include carbon fiber, fiberglass, and kevlar. These smaller materials are located on the second, smaller spool in the rear of the build space. The inlaying of these materials can be customized in Eiger (the printing software for the Markforged). The main materials for the printer are nylon and onyx, this material is contained in the dry box (black box behind the printer) in order to limit moisture contamination. Don't open this unless you need to change the material. Nylon is a typical plastic filament, which provides a clean finish and some flexibility. Onyx is nylon with chopped carbon fiber. This provides more strength and a little less flexibility.

Workflow:

Basic steps for usage are:

• Preparing Your File for Print
• Preparing the Printer
• Printing Your Part
• Removing Your Part
• Preparing the Mark II for the Next Print

Software:

Print Setup and Run:

Post-Processing and Reset:

Machine Settings:

References:

• Product Information from 3D Hubs
• User Guide

Mentors Only

This section will be for information that pertains only to Aces and Mentors.