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FDM Rapid Prototypes And Production Parts

High-strength layered manufacturing

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FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) is a layer additive manufacturing process that uses production-grade thermoplastic materials to produce both prototype and end-use parts. Solid Concepts offers a number of thermoplastic FDM materials that can be used for direct digital manufacturing including ABS (in both naural and black), PC-ISO polycarbonate and Ultem-9085 for high-temperature applications.

Since FDM parts are constructed with production-grade thermoplastics, they are functional and durable. In fact, Ultem-9085 is flame, smoke and toxicity certified to UL-94V0 and FAA 25.853 standards and posesses an excellent strength-to-weight ratio.

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FDM technology is known to accurately produce excellent feature detail and surface finish.

Applications

  • Concept models — Test form and fit, communicate design intent
  • Functional prototypes — Tough prototypes that can be used for functional tests
  • End-use parts — Low volume production without tooling expense and lead times
  • Manufacturing tools — Quickly manufacture jigs, fixtures, tooling masters and production tooling without machining

Industries

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Commercial
  • Consumer
  • Industrial
  • Medical
  • SolidView
    SolidView® software allows you to view, rotate, measure and communicate design intent with non-CAD users—starting with our free 3D CAD viewer—SolidView/Lite.
  • Prototypes
    PolyJet™ & SLA® provide accurate concept models and master patterns in record time. Complete in-house finishing capability for production-like prototypes.
  • SLS & DMLS
    SLS® produces rugged Nylon 11 and Nylon 12 prototype and production parts. DMLS utilizes metal and alloy materials to create strong metal parts without tooling.
  • FDM
    FDM (fused deposition modeling) produces both prototype and production parts from ABS plastic, polycarbonate, and Ultem materials.
  • CNC
    CNC prototypes, parts and master patterns are ideal in applications where the material property or size requirements make other prototyping techniques unsuitable.
  • Cast Urethane
    Cast Urethane (a proprietary advanced casting technology and advanced formula polymers) produce strong pre-production and short-run production components.
  • Composites
    Composites (fiber reinforced plastic) technology produces large, rigid, accurate panels with excellent strength-to-weight ratio and surface finish.
  • Tooling
    Tooling from Solid Concepts provides quick-turn tooling options for Chinese tooling & production, export tooling from China, and domestic tooling, all with domestic project management.
  • Molding
    Molding from Solid Concepts brings you the best of both worlds by providing Chinese pricing and lead times along with Solid Concepts quality and domestic project management.
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