Model referenceDiscontinued by manufacturer

Desktop Metal Fiber LT — Technical data

The Fiber LT is the version of Desktop Metal's composite printer for PA6-based engineering plastics. Like the Fiber HT it combines filament printing with miniaturised fibre placement (Micro-AFP), laying continuous carbon or glass fibre into the matrix via a tool changer; the build volume is 310 × 240 × 270 mm. The matrix is carbon- or glass-filled PA6, with the carbon version being ESD-safe. Desktop Metal states porosity below 5 %. Applications include strong, non-marring fixtures, grippers and functional parts on the shop floor. The Fiber range has been discontinued and technical documents are no longer published.

The Fiber LT was also sold only on a subscription basis, so proof of ownership is essential when buying used. Also clarify whether the slicer and machine software remain usable after the subscription ends. Technically, check the tool heads, fibre cutter and guidance. PA6 absorbs moisture, so any remaining material should be stored dry. Future supply of the proprietary fibre tapes is uncertain.

310 mm240 mm270 mm
MaterialsPA6Continuous glass fibre

How many fit in one build job?

Material
Part (bounding box)
××mm
One layer on the build platform.
–Parts per build job
–Build jobs for the quantity
–Build volume utilisation
310 mm240 mm270 mm
Approximation using the bounding box and 0.5 mm spacing. Real nesting of free-form parts usually fits more.

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Specifications

Fiber Reinforcement12k tows, continuous carbon or glass fiber
MaterialsMatrix PA6, short carbon fiber (ESD) or short glass fiber reinforced, reinforced with continuous carbon or glass fiber
Porosity< 5 %
ProcessMicro Automated Fiber Placement (Micro-AFP) combined with FFF; tool changer for up to 4 tools
Build Envelope in mm (x/y/z)310 × 240 × 270 mm

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