agenda of needs reduce time-to-market increased team productivity reduce design & manufacturing...
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Agenda of needs
• Reduce time-to-market
• Increased team productivity
• Reduce design & manufacturing costs
• Improved solution for manufacturing tools
• Convenient & confidential in-house solution
Why Companies Choose FDM
• Variety of durable thermoplastics
• Large capacity & envelope
• Versatile & expandable
Material Characteristic
Versatile material
Biocompatible (ISO-10993)
Translucent
High Impact Strength
High Tensile Strength
Biocompatible (ISO-10993)
FST Certification, High Mechanical
Thermal and Chemical Resistance
*Not a thermoplastic, alternate usage
Thermoplastics Family
Polycarbonate
PPSF/PPU
ULTEM 9085
PC-ISO
PC-ABS
ABSi
ABS-M30i
ABS-M30
Soluble Supports*Soluble Supports*
• Envelope size• Materials• Accuracy
• Resolution• Flexibility• Supports
Performance
Summary
• Reduce time-to-market
• Increased team productivity
• Reduce design & manufacturing costs
• Improved solution for manufacturing tools
• Convenient & confidential in-house solution
Thermoplastic Materials
Unique Properties
• Up to 70% stronger than ABS material
• High tensile, impact, and flexural strength
• More durable part than standard ABS
• Versatile, good for form, fit and function
• Variety of colors
Materials: ABS-M30
Success Story
• Simple fixture to aid in assembly process
• Consistent height of post above plate
• Integrated part number & description
• Single vs. multiple piece construction
• Time & cost savings
Materials: ABS-M30
Unique Properties
• Biocompatible (ISO 10993 certified)
• Medical, pharmaceutical and food packaging
• Sterilize using gamma radiation EtO
• Best fit for good strength and sterilization
Materials: ABS-M30i
Success Story
• Custom dental drill guide in hours
• Contact with flesh - ISO-10933
• Designed from dental impression scan
• Locks in and accurately positions drill
• Tungsten bushing on wear surfaces
• Fast, accurate, inexpensive tools
Materials: ABS-M30i
Unique Properties
• Translucent material• Amber• Clear• Red
• Ideal for automotive tail lens applications
• Blend of mechanical and aesthetic properties
Materials: ABSi
Success Story
• Bidding process for after-market supplier
•Desired new design concept model
• Set apart from others with concept model
• Chose their design over others
• Attributed to lighted concept model
Materials: ABSi
Unique Properties
• Best properties of PC and ABS
• Mechanical props heat resistance of PC
• Feature definition surface appeal of ABS
• High impact strength
Materials: PC-ABS
Success Story: New Stapler Design• Design objectives
• Ergonomic & modern design• Reduce manufacturing cost
• Consumer focus group •8 design concepts evaluated• 3 month field testing
• PC-ABS functional prototype • Good fit with high-impact strength • Improved design & profitability
Materials: PC-ABS
Unique Properties
• Most widely used industrial thermoplastic
• Superior mechanical properties
• Accurate, durable, and stable
• High heat resistant
Materials: Polycarbonate (PC)
Success Story
• Small scanner for research subjects
• PC does not show up in imaging
•Reduced time & cost
•14 days vs. 5 days (64% savings)
•£1800 vs. £680 (62% savings)
Materials: Polycarbonate (PC)
Unique Properties
• Biocompatible (ISO 10993 certified)
• Sterilize using gamma radiation or EtO
• Medical, pharmaceutical and food packaging
• Applications requiring strength and sterilization
Materials: PC-ISO
Success Story
• Patient custom cutting & drilling guide
• Designed from 3D MRI data
• ISO 10993 Certification
• Increased surgical accuracy
• Reduced surgery and recovery time
Materials: PC-ISO
Demonstration of mechanical strength
Materials: ULTEM 9085
Unique Properties
• FST (flame, smoke, toxicity) certified
• High heat and chemical resistant
• Ideal for commercial transportation
• Highest tensile and flexural strength
Materials: ULTEM 9085
Success Story
• New “eye-ball” air vent design required
• Required for commercial aircraft approval
• Initially to test fitment and validate design
• Certifications allowed commercial flight
• Also use for low-volume manufacturing
Unique Properties
• Highest heat and chemical resistance
• Mechanically superior, greatest strength
• Sterilize using gamma radiation or EtO
• Applications in caustic and high heat
Materials: PPSF/PPSU
Unique Properties
• Diesel vapor coalescer filter
• Captures & re-burns oil, fuel, soot
• Required by new emissions standard
• Robust & functional prototype required
• Testing +70hrs part survived
• Validated design to OEM
Materials: PPSF/PPSU
Unique Properties
• Soluble material
• Dissolves in detergent/water
• Quick and hands free
• Flush down drain
• Easy to sand and polish
• Soluble supports & cores
Materials: Soluble Supports
BMW Reduces Time and Cost to Build Fixtures
Conventional fixture making Cost and time requirements were high Lack of design freedom reduced productivity
FDM used to produce fixtures Have over 400 assembly fixtures Several built on Fortus system
FDM enhances ergonomics Organic shapes maximize performance Sparse fill cut weight 72%
Time and cost savings Typical cost reduced from £420 to £176 Typical lead-time reduced from 18 to 1.5 days
Method Cost Time
Conventional CNC £420 18.0 days
Fortus systemABS-M30
£176 1.5 days
Savings£244(58%)
16.5 days(92%)