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FDM Materials and Systems
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FDM Materials and Systems

Product catalog summary
Overview of FDM 3D Printers and Materials
Introduction
FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printers by Stratasys are known for their versatility and reliability, converting CAD files into durable parts for various applications such as conceptual models, functional prototypes, manufacturing tools, and production parts. These printers use a variety of thermoplastics to create strong, dimensionally stable parts with high accuracy and repeatability.
Specifications and Features
  • Versatility and Durability: FDM printers feature large build envelopes and material capacities, allowing for extended build times and larger parts.
  • Efficiency: Streamlined processes from design to manufacturing reduce costs and lead times, facilitating quicker market entry.
  • Material Options: A broad range of materials including standard, engineering, and high-performance thermoplastics like ASA, ABS, carbon fiber, and PEKK-based materials.
Material Highlights
  • Antero™ 800NA and 840CN03: Offer high heat and chemical resistance, excellent strength, and ESD properties.
  • ULTEM™ Resins: Known for high heat resistance and tensile strength, suitable for transportation applications.
  • PPSF: Ideal for caustic and high heat environments.
  • FDM® Nylons: Renowned for strength, toughness, and fatigue resistance.
  • PC and PC-ISO: Provide superior mechanical properties and sterilization capabilities.
Printer Models and Capabilities
  • F120™, F170™, F270™: Compact systems with a build envelope of up to 12 x 10 x 12 inches, supporting materials like ABS-M30 and ASA.
  • F370™, F770™, Fortus 450mc™, F900™: Larger systems with build envelopes up to 36 x 24 x 36 inches, supporting a wider range of materials including high-performance thermoplastics.
Software and Process Control
  • GrabCAD Print™: Simplifies 3D print preparation, allowing direct printing from CAD and efficient management of print queues.
  • Insight™ and Control Center™: Prepare digital part files and manage production status, optimizing efficiency and throughput.
Conclusion
Stratasys FDM 3D printers offer a robust solution for digital manufacturing, providing flexibility, efficiency, and a wide range of material options to meet diverse industrial needs.
Additional Information
  • Soluble Supports: Includes SR-20, SR-30, SR-35, and QSR, used to support complex geometries during fabrication.
  • Available Colors: A wide range of colors is available, including White, Black, Ivory, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and various shades of Gray.
  • Mechanical Properties: Detailed mechanical properties such as tensile strength, tensile elongation at break, flexural strength, and IZOD impact resistance are provided, measured in different orientations (XZ, ZX, XY).
  • Heat Deflection: The heat deflection temperature at 264 psi indicates the material's ability to withstand heat without deforming.
  • Unique Properties: Some materials have unique properties like impact strength, UV stability, and electrostatic-dissipative properties.
  • System Availability: Lists the availability of different materials on various Stratasys systems like F370, F170, F270, Fortus 450mc, and F900, along with compatible layer thicknesses.
  • Support Structures: Includes SUP4000B breakaway support and QSR soluble support, essential for the 3D printing process.
  • Certifications and Trademarks: Mentions ISO 9001:2015 certification and various trademarks related to Stratasys and other companies.
  • Contact Information: Provides headquarters contact details for the USA and Israel for further inquiries.
  • Company Commitment: Stratasys emphasizes its commitment to providing a wide choice of materials and continually developing its hardware, software, and services to improve accuracy, flexibility, and reliability in 3D printing.
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FDM Materials and Systems-1

Stratasys FDM 3D Printers and Materials. Reliable. Repeatable. Exceptional.

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Stronger. Faster. Better. The FDM technology with unmatched versatility and proven performance. Flexible options. Durable results. FDM® (fused deposition modeling) 3D printers offer unparalleled versatility to turn your CAD files into durable parts. These parts are tough enough to be used as advanced conceptual models, functional prototypes, manufacturing tools and production parts. Engineers can produce a wide variety of products just by loading different files and materials. No traditional machining process can do that. Superior materials. Unrivalled repeatability. FDM technology works with...

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Bigger parts. Improved designs. Faster workflow. Efficient processes. FDM systems are as versatile and durable as the parts they produce. FDM 3D printers boast the largest build envelopes and material capacities in their class, delivering longer, uninterrupted build times, bigger parts and higher production run quantities than other additive manufacturing systems. Plus, they’re true production workhorses, delivering the high throughput, duty cycles and utilization rates that make digital manufacturing not only possible, but practical. FDM 3D printers can streamline processes from design through...

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More materials. More benefits.

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• High heat and chemical resistance • Low outgassing and high dimensional stability • Excellent strength, toughness and wear-resistant properties ULTEM™ 1010 resin (polyetherimide) • Highest heat resistance, chemical resistance and tensile strength • Outstanding strength and thermal stability ULTEM™ 9085 resin (polyetherimide) • High heat and chemical resistance; highest flexural strength • Ideal for commercial transportation applications such as airplanes, buses, trains and boats • Meets FST (flame, smoke, toxicity) requirements PPSF (polyphenylsulfone) • Mechanically superior material, greatest...

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A printer for every purpose. Material Options Parts are produced within an accuracy of +/- .008 in. (.200 mm), or +/- .002 in./in. (.002 mm/mm), whichever is greater. Parts are produced within an accuracy of +/- .008 in. (.200 mm), or +/- .002 in./in. (.002 mm/mm), whichever is greater. Parts are produced within an accuracy of +/- .008 in. (.200 mm), or +/- .002 in./in. (.002 mm/mm), whichever is greater. GrabCAD Print™: GrabCAD Print simplifies the traditional 3D print preparation workflow and provides intelligence around printer usage so your team can get quality prints, faster. Print directly...

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System Size/Weight 6,325 lbs (2,869 kg) ABS-M30, ABS-M30i, ABSESD7, Antero 800NA, Antero 840CN03, ASA, PC-ISO, PC, PC-ABS, PPSF, FDM Nylon 12, FDM Nylon 12CF, FDM Nylon 6, ST-130, ULTEM™ 9085 resin, ULTEM™ 1010 resin Parts are produced within an accuracy of: +/- .0035 in. (.09 mm) or +/.0015 in./in. (.0015 mm/mm), whichever is greater.2 Material Options ABS-M30, ABS-M30i, ABS-ESD7, Antero 800NA, Antero 840CN03, ASA, PC-ISO, PC, PC-ABS, FDM Nylon 12, FDM Nylon 12CF, ST-130, ULTEM™ 9085 resin, ULTEM™ 1010 resin Parts are produced within an accuracy of: +/- .008 in. (.200 mm), or +/- .002 in./in....

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Premium materials. Premium performance. FDM 3D printers use a variety of engineering-grade and high-performance thermoplastics to manufacture functional parts direct from digital data. FDM thermoplastics are environmentally stable, so overall shape and part accuracy don’t change with ambient conditions over time, unlike the powders in competitive processes. Materials are easy to change on FDM 3D printers, with no mess or complicated processes. When combined with FDM 3D printers, FDM thermoplastics give you high-quality thermoplastic parts that are ideal for concept modeling, functional prototyping,...

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System Availability Layer Thickness Support Structure PC support breakaway, SR-110 soluble support Available Colors Flexural Strength IZOD Impact, Notched Unique Properties Soluble for sacrificial tooling applications Very high strength and toughness combined Fatigue resistance, high elongation at break Strong (tensio

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Premium materials. Premium performance. (Continued) System Availability 0.010 inch (0.254 mm) Layer Thickness Support Structure Available Colors n White n Translucent Natural Flexural Strength IZOD Impact, Notched Unique Properties QSR soluble support, SR-20™ soluble support, SR-110™ soluble support 0.005 inch (0.127 mm) 0.007 inch (0.178 mm) 0.010 inch (0.254 mm) 0.013 inch (0.330 mm) 0.020 inch (0.508 mm) QSR soluble support, SR-30™ soluble support, SR-35™ soluble support n n n n n n n n n n Ivory10 Black Dark Gray Light Gray White Red Orange Yellow Green Dark Blue QSR soluble support, SR-30...

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System Availability 0.007 inch (0.178 mm) Layer Thickness Support Structure Available Colors Flexural Strength IZOD Impact, Notched 0.007 inch (0.178 mm) 0.010 inch (0.254 mm) 0.013 inch (0.330 mm) Black White Light Gray Medium Gray Red Blue Natural Translucent Red Translucent Blue Translucent Yellow Translucent Green Translucent Unique Properties Smooth, lubricious texture with low sliding friction Low-cost, fast-draft printing 0.005 in. (0.127 mm) layer thickness not available for the Stratasys F900. Available only on the Stratasys F123™ Series. See individual material datasheets for testing...

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Advanced materials. Designed to give you more. We not only provide the widest choice of materials, we’ll also help you get the best out of them. We’re continually developing and investing in our hardware, software and services to help you get the best possible results. Improving accuracy, flexibility and reliability. All in less time, with less hassle. Make it with Stratasys. Get in touch. HEADQUARTERS USA 7665 Commerce Way, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA +1 800 801 6491 (US Toll Free) +1 952 937 3000 (Intl) +1 952 937 0070 (Fax) Israel 1 Holtzman St., Science Park, PO Box 2496 Rehovot 76124, Israel...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.