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Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
  
With ABS and polycarbonate materials, FDM offers strong and tough prototypes with the detail, accuracy and machinability required for functional analysis of molded plastic parts.

When asked to rank areas of importance, rapid prototype users state that material properties are the most important consideration. This is one of FDM's greatest strengths. These thermoplastics are extruded as a semimolten filament, which is deposited on a layer-by-layer basis to construct a prototype directly from 3D CAD data. Unlike other resins, the material properties of the FDM materials do not change with time or environmental exposure. These parts withstand higher temperature applications and are autoclavable.

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Materials & Applications:

  • ABS is now available in colors
  • Polycarbonate and Polyphenylselfone
  • ABS specifications in PDF format
  • Polycarbonate specifications in PDF format
  • Highly durable parts similar to plastic injection modeling on ABS plastic
  • High temperature plastic parts
  • Movable parts

Titan

Equipment:

Titan 3D Printer from Stratasys

With ABS and polycarbonate materials, FDM offers strong and tough prototypes with the detail, accuracy and machinability required for functional analysis of molded plastic parts.

Specifications:

Width of Extruded Materials: 0.25 mm (0.010”)
Maximum Build Area: 406 x 355 x 406 mm or 16” x 14” x 16”

 

Contact Program Director Steve Kossett for design information and price quotes on your parts.