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MODERN EQUIPMENT REVIEW
f ive -a xis operations and fre e -form die/mold
machining.
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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.
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well as Stratasys SR30, SR35, SR100 and SR110
support materials.
An internal camera and GrabCAD Print software
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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
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