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Showing posts with label 3d printing process. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 3d printing process. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

CAD file to part in just three steps.


All Stratasys FDM systems produce thermoplastic parts in just three steps, unlike some competitive additive fabrication processes that have up to 16 steps. Just load your file, machine produces part and remove the support material.

  1. Pre-Process - Load the part’s STL file (CAD data) in Insight file processing software.
  2. Manufacture Parts - System builds part in thermoplastic material one layer at a time on precise paths.
  3. Remove Supports - Remove temporary support structures in a hands-free soluble support tank.

While competitors simulate thermoplastics using powders and resins, models and parts produced using FDM technology are produced from real thermoplastic materials and as a result are much more versatile. Parts can be used as prototypes, concept models, functional parts to test form and fit, manufacturing tools, and end-use production parts.

Stratasys: FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling Technology)

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping


So Many Applications, So Many Advantages

Lead time: Normally 1-3 business days depending on the capacity of the printers when we receive payment. Local customers are welcomed to pick up models from our facility

DDM Layer thickness: Horizontal build layers can be built in three options fine (.007"), standard (.010"), and rough draft (.013")

Minimum Wall Thickness: .020"

Dimensional Tolerances: ABS models maintain tolerances of +/- .005" for the first inch, and +/- 0.002" for each additional inch. In the z height (vertical), standard tolerances of +/- 0.010" for the first inch, +/- 0.002” on every inch thereafter.

Build size: for a single piece is 8" x 8" x 12". Models that are larger than the build envelope can be divided, printed as separate pieces, & assembled.

= Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a solid-based rapid prototyping method that extrudes material, layer-by-layer.