Rapid Prototyping Machines - FORTUS by Stratasys - 900mc System - Additive Fabrication Systems, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

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FORTUS 900mc System Overview

Designed and manufactured for the highest accuracy and repeatability, this production system is distinct from other additive fabrication systems. It provides part tolerances that are substantially improved over previous systems.

System Comparison Features:

Parts are produced within an accuracy of +/- .0035 inch or +/- .0015 inch per inch whichever is greater(+/- .089 mm or +/- .0015 mm per mm whichever is greater).*
Largest build envelope - 36 x 24 x 36 inch (914 x 610 x 914 mm)
The most material bays:
2 build material and 2 support material bays for extended unattended builds
Multiple layer thickness (build speed) options:
0.013 inch and 0.010 inch (0.330 mm and 0.254 mm) for faster throughput
0.007 inch (0.178 mm) for higher surface finish and feature detail
Ideal for large parts and high volume of parts

Best Suited For:

Systems	Conceptual Modeling	Functional Prototyping	Fabrication and Assembly Tools	End-Use Parts
FORTUS 360mc
FORTUS 400mc
FORTUS 900mc

Throughput and Capacity Comparison:

Systems	Throughput Comparison	Envelope Volume (cubic in)
FORTUS 360mc
FORTUS 400mc
FORTUS 900mc

Build Material Options:

*Note: Accuracy is geometry dependent. Achievable accuracy specification derived from statistical data at 95% dimensional yield. See Fortus 900mc accuracy white paper for more information.
**Materials will be available Q2 - 2009
*** ULTEM 9085 is a trademark of SABIC Innovative Plastics IP BV

FORTUS 900mc Material Options

Engineered thermoplastics for production quality parts. Materials designed for greater strength and higher accuracies necessary for direct digital manufacturing (rapid manufacturing) of precise advanced prototypes, manufacturing tools, or end-use parts.

	ABS-M30	ABS-M30i¹	PC-ABS¹	PC-ISO¹	PC	ULTEM* 9085¹	PPSF PPSU
FORTUS 200mc FORTUS 360mc FORTUS 400mc FORTUS 900mc	---------- X X X	---------- ---------- X X	---------- X X X	---------- ---------- X X	---------- X X X	---------- ---------- X X	---------- ---------- X X
Layer Thickness 0.013 inch 0.010 inch 0.007 inch 0.005 inch	X X X X	X X X X	X X X X	X X X -----------	X X X ----------	X X ----------- -----------	X X ----------- -----------
Support Structure	Soluble	Soluble	Soluble	BASS	BASS	BASS	BASS
Available Colors	Natural White Black Dark Gray Red Blue	Ivory	Black	White Translucent Natural	White	Tan	Tan
Tensile Strength²	5,200 psi (36 MPa)	5,200 psi (36 MPa)	5,900 psi (41 MPa)	8,265 psi (57 MPa)	9,800 psi (68 MPa)	10,390 psi (71.64 MPa)	8,000 psi (55 MPa)
Elongation Strength²	4.0 %	4.0 %	6.0 %	4.3 %	4.8 %	5.9%	3.0 %
Flexural Stress	8,800 psi (61 MPa)	8,800 psi (61 MPa)	9,800 psi (68 MPa)	13,089 psi (90 MPa)	15,100 psi (104 MPa)	16700 psi (115.1 MPa)	15,900 psi (110 MPa)
IZOD Impact, notched	2.6 ft-lb/in (139 J/m)	2.6 ft-lb/in (139 J/m)	3.7 ft-lb/in (196 J/m)	1.6 ft-lb/in (86 J/m)	1.0 ft-lb/in (53 J/m)	2.0 ft-lb/in (106 J/m)	1.1 ft-lb/in (58.73 J/m)
Heat Deflection	204°F (96°C)	204°F (96°C)	230°F (110°C)	271°F (133°C)	280°F (138°C)	307°F (153°C)	372°F (189°C)
Unique Properties	Variety of color options	ISO-10993 certified	Highest impact resistance	ISO 10993 certified	Highest tensile strength	FST (flame, smoke, toxicity) certified material	Highest heat and chemical resistance

^{¹available late Q2-2009}

ABS-M30 thermoplastic (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene):

Up to 70 percent stronger than standard Stratasys ABS material

ABS-M30 thermoplastic

PC thermoplastic

PPSF / PPSU thermoplastic

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Greater tensile, impact, and flexural strength
Layer bonding is significantly stronger for a more durable part
Versatile 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

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 appeal of ABS
Highest impact strength

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

PC thermoplastic (polycarbonate):

Most widely used industrial thermoplastic
Accurate, durable, and stable for strong parts
Superior mechanical properties and heat resistance
High tensile strength and can handle high temperatures

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) are 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

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FORTUS 900mc System Specifications

System Highlights:

Largest build envelope of 36 x 24 x 36 inch (914 x 610 x 914 mm)
Highest throughput - 2.2 x faster than the Fortus 200mc
Precision ball screw technology for increased accuracy, repeatability, and reliability
Holds the most material volume
Based on material, manufactured parts can be used for high heat applications

System Size (XYZ):

109.1 x 66.3 x 79.8 inches ( 2772 x 1683 x 2281 mm)

System size with manufacturing light tower (XYZ):

109.1 x 66.3 x 89.8 inches (2772 x 1683 x 2281 mm)

Build Envelope:

36 x 24 x 36 inch (914 x 610 x 914 mm)
The system will accept two build sheet sizes:
-- 36 x 24 x 36 inch (914 x 610 x 914 mm) build sheet or
-- 16 x 14 x 16 inch (406 x 356 x 406mm) build sheet

Build Materials:

Achievable Accuracy:

Parts are produced within an accuracy of +/- .0035 inch or +/- .0015 inch per inch(+/- .089 mm 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 humidity of 80%.

Power Requirements:

230VAC nominal 3-phase service with 5% regulation.
*230VAC as measured phase-to-phase.
50 Hz or 60Hz
40 Amp circuit

Software:

Insight^TM
Control Center^TM
FDM TEAM^TM (optional advanced software)

*Materials will be available Q2 - 2009
**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 900mc accuracy white paper for more information.