Michael Mabie Senior Applications Engineer Stratasys, Inc. THERMOFORMING: ADVANCED TOOLING OPTIONS.
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Transcript of Michael Mabie Senior Applications Engineer Stratasys, Inc. THERMOFORMING: ADVANCED TOOLING OPTIONS.
Michael MabieSenior Applications EngineerStratasys, Inc.
THERMOFORMING:ADVANCED TOOLING OPTIONS
• Simple, inexpensive process• Wide range of industries
Aerospace Electronics
Packaging Medical
• Broad application range Low-volume and high-volume Small and large parts
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Thermoforming
Thermoforming Process
Thermoforming Process
• Traditional tooling Can be expensive Can be time consuming
• Vent holes Tedious Labor intensive
Thermoforming Opportunity
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• Fortus Alternative tool making process Reduces labor Reduces lead time Reduces cost
• FDM® process Industry leading Production-grade
thermoplastics Extruded, deposited in layers
FORTUS for Thermoforming
FDM Process
• Key items Additive process Materials Build controls
• Benefits Simple 5 step process Materials for speed/tool life Process controls
Applying Fortus
Application Brief
• Consumer packaging
Lead Time 3 days 1.5 days 50%
CURRENT FORTUS SAVINGS
Labor Time 14 hours 2 hours 86%
Labor Cost $490 $125 75%
Total Cost $700 $500 29%
• Design mold• Process in Insight™
Select FDM material Apply larger air gaps Apply sparse fill style
Fortus Process
• Manufacture mold • Prep mold• Mount mold• Start thermoforming
Fortus Process
• Aerospace (defense)• Engine cowling
Application Brief
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Lead Time 10 days 2.5 days 75%
CURRENT FORTUS SAVINGS
Labor Time 30 hours 2 hours 93%
Total Cost $2,700 $1,500 44%
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Return on Investment
Lead Time 50% 75% 62%
CLIENT 1 CLIENT2 SAVINGS
Labor Time 29% 44% 36%
• Prototype package design • Low-volume production • Bridge-to-tooling
When to use FORTUS
• Thermoforming tooling option• Reduces
Time Labor Expense
• Little process change
Summary
• Test it, Prove it. Send file for benchmark
• Download Application Guide www.Fortus.com/Thermoforming
• Request Consultation Michael Mabie, Senior Applications Engineer [email protected] Tel. +1 952.294.3476
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