Real Advancements - FDM MC Machines

At Stratasys, we have made real progress in process, technology, machines and materials to give you real benefits and real ROI in real-world prototyping,tooling
and manufacturing applications.See the difference for yourself; order your free sample kit today, and we will include a customized, one-of-a-kind USB drive.

Finer, Crisper Feature Details
Take a fresh look at an FDM part and it will be obvious that the latest generation of systems offers superior feature details. Thinner layers—as low as 0.005 inch—and narrower extrusion widths allow part production with 40% smaller features. The new FDM systems incorporate advanced process controls for more precise head positioning and better extrusion control. The result is a sharper, crisper part.

Smoother Surface Finishes
The advances that make finer detail possible also deliver noticeably smoother surface finishes. Thin layers and precise material placement combine to make production parts with enhanced aesthetic appeal.

For the highest quality surfaces, try the new Vapor Smoothing process. In only a few minutes, Vapor Smoothing transforms an FDM part into a production-quality component with smooth, satin-like surfaces. Virtually laborless, it preserves accuracy and protects fine details without the skill, expertise and patience needed for traditional techniques. The result is a part with a #32 to #63 microfinish (SPI #A-3 to SPI #D-3), or in everyday terms, FDM parts are made smooth, good-looking and ready for any application.

Repeatable Accuracy
High resolution and great looking parts are fine for concept models and visual aids, but advanced prototyping and manufacturing applications demand repeatable accuracy.

Precise head positioning, tightly controlled extrusion profiles and a rigid gantry are the measurable improvements in accuracy. For the FDM 900mc, accuracy is further advanced with the use of ball screws.

The new FDM line-up addresses a key barrier to direct digital manufacturing (DDM), repeatable accuracy and process precision. Through an independent inspection of over 100 parts made in nine batches on three machines, the new FDM systems have been shown to deliver consistent dimensional quality. Of 2,916 dimensions recorded in the study, just 1.5% exceeded the tolerance specification by more than 0.001 inch. The new FDM technology drives out process variability and dimensional uncertainty.

Stronger Parts
FDM’s reputation is built on strength, durability and functionality. With the latest material advancements and technology developments, mechanical strength is taken to a whole new level.

The new ABS-M30 makes prototypes and production parts 41% stronger, on average, than the previous ABS material. In key properties such as tensile, flexural and impact strength, ABS-M30 offers improvements of 26% to 113%. You will feel the difference when you put the “breaker bars,” which are included in the sample kit, to the test.

No matter which materials you choose, your parts will be stronger. The latest FDM technology has superior material flow control for denser parts and higher extrusion temperatures for better layer adhesion. The result is measurable improvement in mechanical strength of parts made in materials such as polycarbonate (PC) and PC-ABS.