Real Thermoplastics
Stratasys fused deposition modeling (FDM) systems use a variety of production-grade thermoplastics, including ABS, PC (polycarbonates), PPSF (polyphenylsulfones) and blends to manufacture Real Parts
TM
. Because Real Parts from a Stratasys FDM system are composed of production thermoplastics, your parts will more closely predict end-product performance. These materials allow you to manufacture Real Parts that are tough enough for prototyping, functional testing, installation, and most importantly — end use.
Real production thermoplastics are stable and have no appreciable warpage, shrinkage or moisture absorption, like the resins (and powders) in competitive processes. Because thermoplastics are environmentally stable, part accuracy (or tolerance) doesn’t change with ambient conditions or time. This enables FDM parts to be among the most dimensionally accurate.
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- Visually represents materials availability for each FDM system.
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ABS M30
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ABS M30i
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PC- ABS
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Concept Modeling
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Functional Testing
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Fine Feature Detail
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Smooth Surface
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High Heat Applications
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Direct Digital Manufacturing
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Design Verification
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ISO Certified (Medical/FDA)
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Semi Transparent
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Multiple Colors Options
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WaterWorks Support
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Support Material:
Stratasys FDM systems use Soluble Support and BASS support material. Support material is delivered in canisters or spools depending upon the system used. See the system spec sheet for specifics.
Soluble Support is used with ABS, ABSi, ABSplus, ABS-M30 and PC-ABS.
BASS support material is used with PC, PC-ISO and PPSF