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Fortus 450mc

Benefits
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The Fortus 450mc offers benefits that give manufacturers more options to solve typical production problems.

  • check The spacious build volume enables larger parts or multiple iterations of smaller parts in a single build.
  • check The printer’s small footprint makes it easier to accommodate on a crowded manufacturing shop floor.
  • check A versatile selection of materials – from standard to high-performance polymers – opens up your application space.
  • check A proven record of reliability, repeatability, and performance offers maximum part yield and printer uptime.
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Features
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These are some of the features that make the Fortus 450mc a valuable part of the manufacturing floor.

  • check Large T20 printer tips provide faster material deposition for quicker print times on large parts.
  • check The fully heated build chamber ensures accurate and precise print quality, including high-performance/high-temp materials.
  • check Multiple color options on several materials, including high-performance ULTEM™, reduce the need for post-process steps like painting.
  • check MTConnect compatibility allows integration with your factory-floor data information system.
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Materials

All Materials

Fortus 450mc materials include standard, engineering-grade, and high-performance thermoplastics for virtually any industry application. Several are highlighted below but represent only a portion of what is available. Refer to the printer’s specification sheet to see all available materials.

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ASA

Available in 10 colors, ASA has similar properties to ABS but is UV resistant and produces a smoother printed surface.

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FDM Nylon 12CF

This strong carbon-filled nylon features the highest stiffness-to-weight ratio of any FDM material.

ULTEM

ULTEM™ 9085

ULTEM™ 9085 resin features a high strength-to-weight ratio in addition to high thermal and chemical resistance.

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Antero 800NA

This PEKK-based material has excellent mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and low outgassing characteristics.

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Kimya PC-FR

Flame-retardant polycarbonate is designed for compliance with transportation-industry fire safety regulations.

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Available in 10 colors, ASA has similar properties to ABS but is UV resistant and produces a smoother printed surface.

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This strong carbon-filled nylon features the highest stiffness-to-weight ratio of any FDM material.

ULTEM

ULTEM™ 9085 resin features a high strength-to-weight ratio in addition to high thermal and chemical resistance.

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This PEKK-based material has excellent mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and low outgassing characteristics.

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Flame-retardant polycarbonate is designed for compliance with transportation-industry fire safety regulations.

Typical applications

All Applications

Whether you need accurate prototypes, durable manufacturing aids, or on-demand end-use parts, the Fortus 450mc can tackle your application. Carbon fiber materials can substitute for metal for light yet strong, ergonomic tooling. High-performance polymers satisfy high-demand aero and space applications.

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Prototyping

Streamline your product development process with 3D printed concepts and functional prototypes.

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Durable Manufacturing Tooling

Avoid the high cost and long lead time of machined tools with 3D printed jigs, fixtures and custom manufacturing aids.

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Production Parts

The Fortus 450mc is the ideal on-demand solution for cost-effective, low-volume, and bridge-to-production parts.

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Streamline your product development process with 3D printed concepts and functional prototypes.

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Avoid the high cost and long lead time of machined tools with 3D printed jigs, fixtures and custom manufacturing aids.

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The Fortus 450mc is the ideal on-demand solution for cost-effective, low-volume, and bridge-to-production parts.

Printer Comparison

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  • Tray size and build plate shape
  • Materials
  • Cartridge capacity
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  • Tray size and build plate shape 16 x 14 x 16 in.
    (406 x 355 x 406 mm)
  • Materials 16
  • Cartridge capacity Up to 500 cu in.
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  • Tray size and build plate shape 36 x 24 x 36 in.
    (914 x 610 x 914 mm)
  • Materials 16
  • Cartridge capacity Up to 500 cu in.
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  • Tray size and build plate shape 39 x 24 x 24 in.
    (1,000 x 610 x 610 mm)
  • Materials 2
  • Cartridge capacity 200 cu in.
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Customer Case Studies

All Customer Success Stories

Learn how customers use the Fortus 450mc for innovative solutions to lower costs, speed production, and get to market faster. Whether replacing CNC machining for production tooling or making end-use parts to supplant obsolete stock, customers rely on the Fortus 450mc to improve their performance.

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John Crane Equipment

Learn how John Crane found the Fortus 450mc the best alternative to CNC machined metal parts.

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East/West Industries

East/West Industries leverages its Fortus 450mc for cost-effective solutions like workholding fixtures.

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Angel Trains

3D printing serves as the optimal solution to replace obsolete parts for passenger rail car cabins.

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Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility finds Fortus 450mc FDM technology the perfect fit for production parts and custom tooling.

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Learn how John Crane found the Fortus 450mc the best alternative to CNC machined metal parts.

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East/West Industries leverages its Fortus 450mc for cost-effective solutions like workholding fixtures.

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3D printing serves as the optimal solution to replace obsolete parts for passenger rail car cabins.

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Siemens Mobility finds Fortus 450mc FDM technology the perfect fit for production parts and custom tooling.

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GrabCAD Print Software

Simplify your 3D printing workflow with powerful and intuitive software.

GrabCAD Print software is what makes Stratasys 3D printers go, providing the features and flexibility to make 3D printing easy and understandable. At its core, GrabCAD Print software removes the friction of going from a CAD model to a physical 3D printed part and speeds up the process. You designed the part, now let GrabCAD Print software do the rest to make it a reality

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