Stratasys Direct Manufacturing’s Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Services
May 4, 2015
What’s Cool
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is one of the only professional 3D printing technologies that uses production-grade thermoplastics.
Who’s It For
• Design engineers
• Manufacturing engineers
• Aerospace, automotive, medical and energy companies
• Design and engineering services
• Packaging companies
Compatible Materials
• ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)
• ABSi
• ABS-M30
• ABS-M30i
• ABS-ESD7
• ASA
• FDM Nylon 12
• PC
• PC-ABS
• PC-ISO
• ULTEM 9085
• ULTEM 1010
With the broadest selection of engineering thermoplastic materials from ABS to ULTEM small, Stratasys Direct Manufacturing has helped customers apply the FDM process to a wide variety of product development and manufacturing needs.
— Chuck Alexander, Director of Product Management, Stratasys Direct Manufacturing
Recommended System Requirements for Software
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing requires an STL file for FDM services. The most common CAD software systems have functionality to convert CAD files to STL.
Service Options
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing does not sell machines, it sells 3D printing services. As a part of the Stratasys organization, Stratasys Direct Manufacturing has the widest variety of available FDM services.
The following are the FDM service options offered by Stratasys Direct Manufacturing. Stratasys FDM printer options differ.
FDM High Definition 7 (HD7)
• Maximum build resolution: Z = 0.007 in., X/Y = 0.028 in.
• Build size: 16 x 14 x16 in.
• Materials: ABS-M30, ABS-ESD7, ABSi, ABS-M30i, ASA, PC, PC-ISO, PC-ABS
FDM Standard Definition 10 (SD10)
• Maximum build resolution: Z = 0.010 in., X/Y = 0.040 in.
• Build size: 16 x14 x 16 in.
• Materials: ABS-M30, ABS-ESD7, ABSi, ABS-M30i, ASA, PC, PC-ISO, PC-ABS, ULTEM 9085, ULTEM 1010
FDM Standard Definition 13 (SD13)
• Maximum build resolution: Z = 0.013 in., X/Y = 0.052 in.
• Build size: 16 x 14 x 16 in.
• Materials: ABS-M30, ABSi, ABS-M30i, ASA, PC, PC-ISO, PC-ABS
FDM Xtra Large Definition 10 (XD10)
• Maximum build resolution: Z = 0.010 in., X/Y = 0.040 in.
• Build size: 36 x 24 x 36 in.
• Materials: ABS-M30, ABS-ESD7, ABSi, ABS-M30i, ASA,PC, PC-ISO, PC-ABS, ULTEM 9085, ULTEM 1010
FDM Xtra Large Definition (XD13)
• Maximum build resolution: Z = 0.013 in., X/Y = 0.052 in.
• Build size: 36 x 24 x 36 in.
• Materials: ABS-M30, ABSi, ABS-M30i, ASA, PC, PC-ISO, PC-ABS, ULTEM 9085, ULTEM 1010
FDM Prototype 7 (Proto7)
• Maximum build resolution: Z = 0.007 in., X/Y = 0.028 in.
• Build size: 24 x 20 x 24 in.
• Materials: ABS
FDM Prototype 10 (Proto10)
• Maximum build resolution: Z = 0.010 in., X/Y = 0.040 in.
• Build size: 24 x 20 x 24 in.
• Materials: ABS
FDM Professional Finishing Services
• Hand finish services
• Surface treatments
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