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FDM TPU 92AELASTOMERMATERIALCUSTOMER PRESENTATION
October 2018
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ELASTOMERS
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What are elastomers?
Elastomer Materials
Key difference between elastomers and rigid
polymers - RESILIENCE – the ability to stretch or
compress greatly and not lose its shape
Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer
TPU is a type of elastomer material – a polymer
with the property of elasticity
Broad range of TPUs, from soft to rigid
TPU is renowned for:
High elongation, superior toughness, extreme
durability
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Traditional ManufacturingMolding, casting
Non-FDM Technologies Additive ManufacturingSLS, CLIP, MJP
Low-priced FFF Additive Manufacturing
Not ideal
Current elastomer prototyping options
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Elastomer prototyping technologies available today
Traditional MethodsHigh cost and limited geometries with molded / cast partsTypically one week and $1K minimumCan’t create complex geometries
Non-FDM AMLimited build size with CLIP, limited material properties with SLS / JettingHigher total part costInternal or external service bureau queues
Low-Priced FFFManual support removal can be labor intensive and result in poor support
interface surfacesLimited part complexity and build sizePrinter price may be low, but TCO is high
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Imagine… Quick turn around
Get elastomer parts in hand in a matter of hours versus days
Large build size
Produce the size you need - larger prototype capabilities
Complex designs
Create complex geometries not possible with other additive
manufacturing options
Reliable
Highly functional elastomer material that reliably produces
complex and accurate prototypes
Cost effective
Build all prototypes (elastomer and other thermoplastics) on a
single system with fast, easy material changeovers
Easy to use
User-friendly software with quick learning curve - no dedicated
operator needed
Elastomer prototyping that delivers
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Engineers need fast, large, accurate, functional, & complex elastomer parts- quickly & easily
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Introducing
FDM TPU 92A Elastomer on the Stratasys F123 Series™ Printer
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Now possible only from Stratasys
The only elastomer material with REAL soluble support on the easiest to use rapid
prototyping 3D printer
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Large and complexelastomer parts on the easiest-to-useprototyping solution
FDM TPU 92A
Elastomer
Material
Stratasys F123 Series
Adding greater value to our newest product line
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Build the parts you
need, and not just the
parts your prototyping
system makes
Build large
elastomer parts
Competitors’ subpar
support makes their
part production cost
1.8X MORE
FDM TPU 92AMaking the complex easy…with Stratasys soluble support
Stratasys’ hands-
free soluble support
decreases labor
costs by 76%
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Large and
complex parts
Consistent and
reliable accuracy
Complex geometries
Exceptionally resilient
material with very high
elongation
FDM TPU 92ALarge and complex parts, consistently and reliably built
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Quote from beta customer
“Build quality was much better than elastomers on alternate FDM/FFF platforms. Build success rate was also 100%. The parts printed right the first time.”
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Automotive applicationsSample Parts
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Beta customer quotes
“Parts are virtually indestructible”
“Everyone is excited about this material, especially in the manufacturing groups.”
“Used to have to find work-arounds for elastomer parts, now can design for it.”
“We didn’t know how badly we needed this material until we started using it!”
“Being able to print parts quick and easy in-house. Our customers are very impressed with our new capabilities.”
“Best elastomer I have experienced.”
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F123 Series printer options
Stratasys F170
Includes: PLA Kit
Optional: Elastomer Extrusion Kit
Stratasys F370
Includes: Elastomer Extrusion Kit
Optional: PLA Kit
Stratasys F270
Includes: PLA Kit
Optional: Elastomer Extrusion Kit
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F123 Series extrusion heads
Standard Extrusion HeadPN: 123-00300Black Housing
Standard on F170, F270, 370
PLA Extrusion HeadPN: 123-00307Gray Housing
Standard on F170, F270
Elastomer Extrusion HeadPN: 123-00320-S
Blue Housing
Standard on F370
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FDM TPU 92A
Properties
▪ FDM elastomer material
▪ Flexible and tear resistant material –
▪ Elongation of 500%
▪ Tear strength 84 Kn/m (480 lbF/in)
▪ Industries –automotive, industrial, consumer products, sporting goods
▪ Available on the F123 Series Printers
Top User Applications
• Hoses / tubes / air ducts
• Console liners / cup holders
• Seals / gaskets / grommets
• Grips / surface protection covers
• Bellows
• Door and window trim / seals
• Body panel seals / gap hiders
FDM TPU 92A™ is an FDM elastomer which is a highly sought-after material used in the auto industry, as well as other industries requiring flexible plastic parts used during the prototype and design phases.
FDM
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“Appendix
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Competitive Comparison StudyComparison of
• Three different parts
• Three different levels of complexity
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Competitive Elastomer AM Study3 parts with different levels of complexity were evaluated
Low Complexity
High Complexity
Medium Complexity
• Fairly simple design• Small to medium size• Limited support required
• Multiple curved surfaces• Internal and external
support required
• Large size• Internal cavities• Complex geometries• Requires soluble support
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Compared printers
Printers:
• Carbon
• EOS
• Lulzbot
• Ultimaker (III & S5)
• Cubicon
Materials:
• Ninjaflex & Polyflex (makers)
• Duraform (SLS)
• Carbon TPU (DLS)
Carbon (DLS)
Lulzbot (FFF)
Ultimaker (FFF)
EOS (SLS)
Cubicon (FFF)What we compared:
• Material Costs
• Labor Costs
• Total Costs
• Equipment Cost
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Material costsMaterial costs are only part of the story
• SLS costs are even lower than FDM makers
• Use of soluble support drives F123 material costs up
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F123 SLS TPU Carbon TPU All Makers
Part Material Costs
Low Complexity Med Complexity High Complexity
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Labor costsF123 hands-free soluble support key to low labor costs
F123 labor costs average
76% Lowerthan competitors
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F123 SLS TPU Carbon TPU All Makers
Labor Costs
Low Complexity Med Complexity High Complexity
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Total part costsF123 part and labor costs deliver lowesttotal part cost
F123 labor and material costs average
39% Lowerthan competitors
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F123 SLS TPU Carbon TPU All Makers
Total Part Costs with Labor & Material
Low Complexity Med Complexity High Complexity
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F123 wins on equipment costs over time
F123 is 1/6 price of SLS and 1/8 price of Carbon
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Makers* F170 F270 F370 SLS Carbon**
Equipment costs per yearPrinter and Post-processing
78-93% Lower Equipment Cost Per Year
Than SLS and Carbon
*With high volume use, maker printers would need to be replaced yearly** Based on yearly subscription fees
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Elastomer Extrusion Kit
Contents:
• Custom elastomer extrusion head (blue).
• 1 spool TPU 92A filament, black, 60 ci
• 2 Upper Y-block parts
• Brochure with install instructions
• Web address to download the FDM TPU 92A Best Practices document
The kit can be installed by customers
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