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Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

FDM produces accurate prototypes and end-use parts with exceptional tensile strength, flexibility, high melt points, and UV resistance.

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1-5 days

Average lead time for a prototype

50+

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Accurate Prototypes and End-Use Parts With Exceptional Strength, Flexibility, and Stability

Using real engineering-grade thermoplastics, our Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) process extrudes ABS (acrylonitrile butadienestyrene) plastic layer by layer, in a variety of thicknesses as fine as .005 per layer.

With incredible mechanical properties, these high-performance parts can be drilled, tapped, and threaded, and won’t shrink or warp over time. FDM parts are also perfect for rapid manufacturing applications and serve as master patterns for our Urethane Casting process for higher volume applications.

For the ultimate in aesthetics and function, we operate our Finishing Touch Smoothing Station for vapor honing of FDM parts that are 15 times smoother, producing more aesthetically pleasing parts, with minimal postprocessing.

Thanks to an armada of Stratasys Fortus equipment, we are uniquely qualified to produce prototypes and production components in our ISO 9001–rated manufacturing facility.

Benefits

Toughness: high strength, durability
High heat deflection and chemical resistance
Invulnerability: UV stability
Possibilities: color options
Large parts
Production thermoplastics

Materials

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ABS-ESD7

ABS with electrostatic dissipative properties, used in electronics to prevent static buildup

ABS-M30

Strong, impact-resistant thermoplastic commonly used in manufacturing and prototyping

ASA

UV-resistant thermoplastic, durable and suitable for outdoor applications

Antero 800NA

PEKK-based thermoplastic with high chemical resistance and low outgassing

Nylon 12 (PA12)

Engineering plastic with good mechanical properties and chemical resistance

Nylon 12CF (PA12 CF)

Nylon 12 reinforced with carbon fibers, offering enhanced stiffness

Nylon 6 (PA6)

Versatile engineering plastic with good toughness and thermal stability

PC

Polycarbonate, tough and transparent, used in applications needing high impact resistance

PC-ABS

Blend of polycarbonate and ABS, combining strength and heat resistance

ST-130

Sacrificial Tooling material designed specifically for hollow composite parts

ULTEM 1010

High-performance thermoplastic with outstanding strength and heat resistance

ULTEM 1010CG

High-performance thermoplastic with outstanding strength and heat resistance (Certified Grade)

ULTEM 9085

High-strength thermoplastic with excellent mechanical properties and flame resistance

ULTEM 9085 CG

High-strength thermoplastic with excellent mechanical properties and flame resistance (Certified Grade)

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Tolerances

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Finishing

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