Applications - End-Use Parts
WHEN TO USE
When does it make sense to use FORTUS systems for Direct Digital Manufacturing?
- Low production volume
- Complex part design prevents you from traditional manufacturing
- High start-up investment
- Need for production to begin before tooling is ready (bridge tooling or bridge-to-manufacturing)
- Near-term design changes are probable
How does a FORTUS system produce parts?
Fortus systems employ FDM technology, which is simple and safe, and can produce production-grade parts that are ready for installation in your product. By offering the most sophisticated technology, the largest build envelope and maximum throughput of any additive fabrication system, Fortus offers unprecedented capabilities for low-volume manufacturing applications.
- Pre-Process - Load the part’s STL file (CAD data) into Insight file pre-processing software.
- Manufacture Parts - System builds part in thermoplastic material one layer at a time on precise tool paths.
- Remove Supports - Remove temporary support structures in a hands-free soluble support tank.
The part can now be installed.
Optional - Finishing techniques like painting, electroplating, and wood grain dipping can be applied to make a part fit into any application.
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