FORTUS 400mc System Overview
Engineered to provide accurate, repeatable performance. This workhorse uses a variety of production-grade thermoplastics. Customization allows you to select material packages and build-envelope sizes so you pay only for the capabilities you need.
Key Features
- Parts are produced within an accuracy of +/- .005 inch or +/- .0015 inch per inch whichever is greater (+/- .127 mm or +/- .0015 mm per mm whichever is greater).*
- Additional capacity for longer unattended builds
- Standard capacity
- 14 x 10 x 10 inch (355 x 254 x 254 mm)
- One build material bay
- One support material bay
- Large capacity
- 16 x 14 x 16 inch (406 x 356 x 406 mm)
- Two build material bays
- Two support material bays
- Highest resolution and feature detail capability
- Multiple throughput (build speed) options
- 0.013 and 0.010 inch (0.330 and 0.254 mm) for faster throughput
- 0.007 inch (0.178 mm) for fine feature detail and surface finish
- 0.005 inch (0.127 mm) for highest feature detail and best surface finish
Best Suited For:
Throughput and Capacity Comparison:
Multiple Material Options:
*Note: Accuracy is geometry dependent. Achievable accuracy specification derived from statistical data at 95% dimensional yield. See Fortus 400mc/360mc accuracy white paper for more information.
**ULTEM 9085 is a registered trademark of SABIC
Real Engineering thermoplastics for a variety of applications including form, fit and function, as well as producing manufacturing tools, and end-use parts.
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ABS-M30
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ABS-M30i
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PC-ABS
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PC-ISO
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PC
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ULTEM* 9085
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PPSF PPSU
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FORTUS 200mc
FORTUS 360mc
FORTUS 400mc
FORTUS 900mc |
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Layer Thickness
0.013 inch
0.010 inch
0.007 inch
0.005 inch |
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Support Structure
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Soluble
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Soluble
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Soluble
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Soluble
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BASS
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BASS
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BASS
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BASS
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| Available Colors |
Natural
Amber
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Tensile Strength2
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5,400 psi
(37 MPa)
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5,200 psi
(36 MPa)
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5,200 psi
(36 MPa)
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5,900 psi
(41 MPa)
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8,265 psi
(57 MPa)
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9,800 psi
(68 MPa)
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10,390 psi
(72 MPa) |
8,000 psi
(55 MPa)
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Elongation Strength2
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4.4 % |
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6.0 % |
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4.8 % |
5.9 % |
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Flexural Stress
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8,980 psi
(62 MPa)
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8,800 psi
(61 MPa)
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8,800 psi
(61 MPa)
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9,800 psi
(68 MPa)
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13,089 psi
(90 MPa)
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15,100 psi
(104 MPa)
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16700 psi
(115 MPa) |
15,900 psi
(110 MPa)
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IZOD Impact, notched
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1.8 ft-lb/in
(96 J/m)
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2.6 ft-lb/in
(139 J/m)
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2.6 ft-lb/in
(139 J/m)
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3.7 ft-lb/in
(196 J/m)
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1.6 ft-lb/in
(86 J/m)
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1.0 ft-lb/in
(53 J/m)
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2.0 ft-lb/in
(106 J/m) |
1.1 ft-lb/in
(58.73 J/m)
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Heat Deflection
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188°F
(87°C)
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204°F
(96°C)
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204°F
(96°C)
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230°F
(110°C)
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271°F
(133°C)
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280°F
(138°C)
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307°F
(153°C)
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372°F
(189°C)
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Unique Properties
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Translucent material
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Variety of color options
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ISO-10993 certified
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Highest impact resistance
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ISO 10993 certified
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Highest tensile strength
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FST (flame, smoke, toxicity) certified material
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Highest heat
and chemical resistance
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ABSplus thermoplastic (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene):
- Environmentally stable - no appreciable warpage, shrinkage or moisture absorption
- 40 percent stronger than standard Stratasys ABS material
ABS-M30 thermoplastic (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene):
- Up to 70 percent stronger than standard Stratasys ABS material
- Greater tensile, impact, and flexural strength
- Layer bonding is significantly stronger for a more durable part
- Versitle material: Good for form, fit and moderate functional applications
ABS-M30i thermoplastic (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene):
- Biocompatible (ISO 10993 certified) material
- Ideal material for medical, pharmaceutical and food packaging industries
- Sterilizable using gamma radiation or ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization methods
ABSi thermoplastic:
- Translucent material
- Ideal for automotive tail lens applications
- Good blend of mechanical and aesthetic properties
- Available in translucent natural, red and amber colors
PC-ABS thermoplastic (polycarbonate - acrylonitrile butadiene styrene):
- Most desirable properties of both PC and ABS materials
- Superior strength and thermal properties of PC
- Excellent flexibility, feature detail, and surface finish of ABS
- Highest impact strength
PC thermoplastic (polycarbonate):
- Most widely used industrial thermoplastic
- Accurate, durable, and stable
- Superior mechanical properties and heat resistance
- High tensile strength and can handle high temperatures
PC-ISO thermoplastic:
- Biocompatible (ISO 10993 certified) material
- Ideal material for medical, pharmaceutical and food packaging industries
- Sterilizable using gamma radiation or ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization methods
- Best fit for applications requiring higher strength and sterilization
ULTEM* 9085 thermoplastic:
- FST (flame, smoke, toxicity) certified thermoplastic
- High heat and chemical resistance
- Ideal for commercial transportation applications in airplanes, buses, trains, boats, etc.
- Highest tensile and flexural strength
PPSF/PPSU thermoplastic (polyphenylsulfone):
- Highest heat and chemical resistance of all FDM materials
- Mechanically superior material, greatest strength
- Sterilizable via steam autoclave, EtO, plasma, chemical, and radiation sterilization
- Ideal for applications in caustic and high heat environments
Support materials:
Soluble supports (used with all ABS thermoplastics including PC-ABS) are simply dissolved in a water based solution, resulting in a part with smooth surface finish and fine details intact. No hand processing is required. Soluble support material is delivered in canister or cartridge form for ease of use and safety in handling.
BASS breakaway support material (used with PC, PC-ISO, ULTEM 9085 and PPSF) is broken away from part.
Material loading:
Base System has two auto load canister bays of 92 cubic inches each, one for the build material and one for the support material. Upgrade system has four auto load canister bays of 92 cubic inches each, two for the build material and two for the support material. Simple and safe loading.
* ULTEM 9085 is a trademark of SABIC Innovative Plastics IP BV
FORTUS 400mc System SpecificationsSystem Highlights:
- Has the most material options. Choose material(s) ideal for your applications.
- Larger build envelope and multiple material bays for longer unattended operation
- 2.0 X's faster than the Fortus 200mc
- Best surface finish and feature detail with 0.005 inch (0.127 mm) layer thickness
- Most configurable system
- Capable of multiple color parts in a single build
System Size (XYZ):
- 50.45 x 35.25 x 77.25 inches (1281 x 895 x 1962 mm)
Build Envelope Options:
- Base System:
- 14 x 10 x 10 inches (355 x 254 x 254 mm)
- Two auto load canister bays of 92 cubic inches each
- One build material bay
- One support material bay
Large Capacity Build Envelope Option:
- 16 x 14 x 16 inches (406 x 356 x 406 mm)
- Four auto load canister bays of 92 cubic inches each
- Two build material bays
- Two support material bays
Thermoplastic Build Materials:
Achievable Accuracy:
- Parts are produced within an accuracy of +/- .005 inch or +/- .0015 inch per inch whichever is greater (+/- .127mm or +/- .0015 mm per mm whichever is greater). **
Network Communication:
- 10/100 base T connection. Ethernet protocol
Operating Environment:
- Maximum room temperature of 85°F (29.4°C)
- Maximum room dew point of 78°F (25.6°C)
Power Requirements:
- 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3 phase, 16A/phase (20 amp dedicated circuit required)
Software:
- Insight™
- Control Center™
- FDM TEAM™ (optional advanced software)
* ULTEM 9085 is a trademark of SABIC Innovative Plastics IP BV
**Note: Accuracy is geometry dependent. Achievable accuracy specification derived from statistical data at 95% dimensional yield. See Fortus 400mc/360mc accuracy white paper for more information.