When does it make sense to produce manufacturing tools with FORTUS 3D Production Systems?  

• Low production volume 
• Complex part design 
• Near-term design changes are possible
• High start-up investment is needed
• Need for production to begin before tooling is ready (bridge tooling or bridge-to-manufacturing)

How is this possible?

The FDM process is simple, safe, and it manufactures production-grade thermoplastic tools that can withstand the production floor environment.

• Pre-Process - Load the part’s STL file (CAD data) into Insight 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.