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 Michael.Mabie@stratasys.com Tel. +1 952.294.3476

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