New FDM 3d printer enhancements optimized for aero and auto engineering
If you’re already familiar with the advantages of using Stratasys 3D Printers for high level industrial applications like aerospace and automotive, we’ve got great news! Stratasys is introducing four new FDM® enhancements – including materials and certifications – to make the 3D printing of functional product prototypes, production tools and end-use parts simpler, faster and stronger.
Ryan Sybrant, Director, Manufacturing Marketing and Enablement, Stratasys, explained that ST-130 is “…ideal for automotive, aerospace and sporting goods industries. The new ST-130 material empowers manufacturers of composite parts with an accelerated, more cost-effective option for sacrificial tooling.”
To reduce production time and cost for both parts and tooling, Stratasys is introducing the Fortus 900mc Acceleration Kit. This new kit, designed for Stratasys’ most powerful FDM 3D printer, allows very large structures to be 3D printed up to three times faster. The kit will first be compatible with ASA and ULTEM™ 1010 materials.
Aerospace engineers and manufacturers require materials with precise specifications and traceability for prototypes and end-user parts. Stratasys’ ULTEM™ 9085 Aerospace grade filaments are produced according to aerospace specification requirements. There is no change from the standard ULTEM 9085 material, but the new “Aerospace” designation allows for full production traceability in compliance with requirements from agencies such as the FAA and NASA. In addition to the Stratasys Certificate of Compliance, each order of ULTEM 9085 Aerospace grade filament has traceability documentation and a certificate of analysis confirming batch material properties.
What does Aerospace certification mean on the ground? Engineers can begin prototyping earlier in the design process, accelerating time to market and avoiding high costs resulting from late development design changes. ULTEM 9085 Aerospace is also optimized for low-volume or custom tooling applications.
With its high durability and smooth matte finish, PC-ABS is a natural choice for challenging applications, such as power-tool prototyping and industrial equipment manufacturing. Now users of Stratasys’ Fortus 380mc and 450mc 3D Printers can also leverage the benefits of this true engineering-grade thermoplastic including reduced time-to-market and tooling costs for low-volume and custom production builds, as well as for product testing.
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