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AUG 2017

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mmsonline.com August 2017 MMS 151 MODERN EQUIPMENT REVIEW f ive -a xis operations and fre e -form die/mold machining. Mazak Corp., call 800-231-1456 or visit mazakusa.com. LARGE-FORMAT 3D PRINTER OFFERS HIGH THROUGHPUT The Stratasys Fortus 900mc 3D printer is designed for building functional prototypes, manufacturing aids and tooling as well as for short-run digital manufacturing. The large-format fused deposition modeling printer offers accuracy and reliability; enables rapid installation; and uses engineering- grade thermoplastics, the company says. T h e p r i n te r i s c o m p a t i b l e w i t h t h e F D M N y l o n 6, A B S - M 3 0, A B S - M 3 0 i, A B S - ES D7, ASA , FD M Ny lo n 12, PC, PC -A BS, PC -ISO, ST130, PPSF, Ultem 9085 and Ultem 1010, as well as Stratasys SR30, SR35, SR100 and SR110 support materials. An internal camera and GrabCAD Print software enable easier job monitoring and a streamlined workflow. GrabCAD Print supports the upload of CAD files directly to the 3D printer for production, eliminating the need for STL file conversion. The cloud-based application is said to simplify job p r e p a r a ti o n, s c h e d u l i n g a n d m o n i to r i n g of GPMI IS YOUR COMPLETE CONTRACT MANUFACTURING SOURCE FOR PRECISION STEEL, ALUMINUM, BRASS, BRONZE AND COMPOSITE PRODUCTS. 700 E. Soper Road | Bad Axe, MI 48413 989-623-4099 | metalsales@geminigroup.net | www.geminigroup.net/gpmi

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