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Studio LINQ required agility from F3D in this progressive approach to footwear.
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FDM produces accurate prototypes and end-use parts with exceptional tensile strength, flexibility, high melt points, and UV resistance.
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Using real engineering-grade thermoplastics, our Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) process extrudes ABS (acrylonitrile butadienestyrene) plastic layer by layer, in a variety of thicknesses as fine as .005 per layer.
With incredible mechanical properties, these high-performance parts can be drilled, tapped, and threaded, and won’t shrink or warp over time. FDM parts are also perfect for rapid manufacturing applications and serve as master patterns for our Urethane Casting process for higher volume applications.
For the ultimate in aesthetics and function, we operate our Finishing Touch Smoothing Station for vapor honing of FDM parts that are 15 times smoother, producing more aesthetically pleasing parts, with minimal postprocessing.
Thanks to an armada of Stratasys Fortus equipment, we are uniquely qualified to produce prototypes and production components in our ISO 9001–rated manufacturing facility.
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ABS with electrostatic dissipative properties, used in electronics to prevent static buildup
Strong, impact-resistant thermoplastic commonly used in manufacturing and prototyping
UV-resistant thermoplastic, durable and suitable for outdoor applications
PEKK-based thermoplastic with high chemical resistance and low outgassing
Engineering plastic with good mechanical properties and chemical resistance
Nylon 12 reinforced with carbon fibers, offering enhanced stiffness
Versatile engineering plastic with good toughness and thermal stability
Polycarbonate, tough and transparent, used in applications needing high impact resistance
Blend of polycarbonate and ABS, combining strength and heat resistance
Sacrificial Tooling material designed specifically for hollow composite parts
High-performance thermoplastic with outstanding strength and heat resistance
High-performance thermoplastic with outstanding strength and heat resistance (Certified Grade)
High-strength thermoplastic with excellent mechanical properties and flame resistance
High-strength thermoplastic with excellent mechanical properties and flame resistance (Certified Grade)
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Studio LINQ required agility from F3D in this progressive approach to footwear.