Stratasys FDM 3D Printers make parts in the same material as in-service parts to blur the line between prototype and low-volume production, and offer near like-for-like physical properties as products made using traditional processes.
A variety of thermoplastics including PC-ABS, ABS, polycarbonate, ASA, Nylon 6, carbon fibre composites and even elastomer are available. The 18 available FDM materials offer numerous properties that include transparency, biocompatibility, FST certification, biocompatibility, chemical resistance, sterilisation-compatibility, high thermal resistance and high strength.
As with most additive manufacturing processes, FDM machines use a sacrificial support structure, but the ABS materials have something few others do: no-touch support removal. A soluble support material eliminates manual labour and parts can be placed in a tank for the supports to be dissolved away. All materials can also be sanded to produce a smooth finish suitable for painting.
Find out more in this white paper about the variety of standard, engineering and high-performance thermoplastics. Learn about the different FDM thermoplastics and get essential information regarding application fit, material characteristics and discover the best choice for your use case.
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