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Filament Maker X10 – Technical Specifications

This article provides the technical specifications for the Filament Maker X10, including machine dimensions, extrusion performance, heating, filament sensing, spooling, electronics, connectivity, safety features, and compatible materials.

 Model Information
Specification Details
Model name Filament Maker X10
Model version Version 1.0
Physical SpecificationsExtruder
Specification Details
Dimensions 606 × 258 × 685 mm
Weight 42 kg
Shipping dimensions 716 × 308 × 685 mm
Shipping weight 50.5 kg
Conveyor
Specification Details
Dimensions 1785 × 400 × 692 mm
Weight Not specified
Shipping dimensions Not specified
Shipping weight Not specified

Energy Requirements

Specification Details
Average consumption 300–400 W
Maximum consumption 1300 W
Voltage 230 V or 110 V
Frequency 50–60 Hz

 

⚠️ Important: Verify that the machine's required voltage matches the available power supply before connecting the Filament Maker X10.

 Ambient Conditions

The Filament Maker X10 is designed to operate under the following environmental conditions:

Specification Details
Ambient temperature 20–25°C
Relative humidity 30–60% RH
Sound level – normal operation 55 dB
Sound level – peak 76 dB
Machine Interface

The X10 is operated through an integrated touchscreen interface.

Specification Details
Touchscreen Capacitive touch
Screen size 7.2 inches
Resolution 1024 × 600 pixels @ 60 Hz
Technology TFT LCD
Extrusion Drive
Specification Details
Maximum torque 50 Nm
RPM range 0–20 RPM
RPM accuracy 0.1 RPM
Speed measurement Motor drive – Trinamic TMC5160 open-loop control system with fault detection
Available nozzle sizes 2 mm / 3 mm / 4 mm
Hopper System
Specification Details
Volume 7.25 L
Temperature control Active cooling fan
Input material detection Material runout sensor

The hopper system is designed to provide controlled material feeding while monitoring material availability.

Band Heaters

The extrusion system uses four independently controlled heating zones.

Specification Details
Maximum temperature 450°C
Heating zones 4
Heater power 230 W per heater
Temperature accuracy 0.25°C
Compression Screw
Specification Details
Screw material DC53 tool steel, tempered and quenched
Hardening treatment Tempered and quenched
Compression screw design 3 stages
Design Interchangeable

The three-stage compression screw is designed to process thermoplastic material through the extrusion system.

Filament Sensor

The Filament Sensor measures the produced filament and provides data used to monitor filament quality.

Specification Details
Resolution 10 µm
Framerate 5 fps
Measurements >25 per second
Measurement axes 3
Thermal sensor Yes
Puller

The puller system transports and controls the filament after extrusion.

Specification Details
Low-temperature / High-grip maximum 100°C
High-temperature / Non-stick maximum 380°C
Puller tensioner Stepless
Spooling System

The X10 includes an integrated spooling system for automatically winding produced filament onto a spool.

Specification Details
Maximum spool outer diameter 300 mm
Maximum spool width 100 mm
Maximum spool weight 3 kg
Maximum / minimum spool core diameter 49–55 mm
Automatic tensioner Hall-effect sensor and friction wheel
Spooling system Spool holder with integrated chuck
Electronics
Specification Details
Operating system Linux, custom firmware
CPU 4 × ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.8 GHz
RAM 4 GB
Storage 64 GB
Connectivity
Specification Details
CAN-bus 3 ports
Networking Ethernet
Power plug Schuko male to C13
USB USB-B

The Ethernet connection can be used for machine networking, software updates, and access to the X10's data and interface features.

Included Accessories

The Filament Maker X10 is supplied with the following accessories and documentation.

Category Included
Documentation Quick Start Guide, User Manual
Installation kit Hopper, spool holder, power cable
Maintenance kit Spare parts, calibration kit, tooling
Safety and Warranty
Specification Details
Warranty 12 months
Electronic safety Watchdog electronic circuit
Mechanical safety Extrusion safety door
Heater protection Heater protection
Motor protection Maximum motor current protection

 

⚠️ Important: Safety features are designed to help protect the machine and user, but they do not replace proper operating procedures, supervision, or the safety instructions.

Certifications and Compliance

The Filament Maker X10 complies with the following European requirements and standards:

  • 2006/42/EG – Machinery Directive.
  • 2014/30/EU – Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
  • NEN EN ISO 13857:2008 – Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs.

For the complete Declaration of Conformity, see Section 13 – Declaration of Conformity.

Compatible Materials

⚠️ Important: Compatibility with a polymer does not guarantee that every grade or formulation will produce successful filament. Always verify the specific material grade and its processing requirements before extrusion.