Stratasys Cloud 3 Continuous Build

Machine - Cloud 3 Continuous Build

• Manufacturer - Stratasys
  
• Printing technology - FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)
  
• Printer type - near production quality plastic printer
  
• Build volume - 4.7"x4.7"x4.7" (120x120x120mm)
  
• Minimum layer (wall) thickness* - 0.0393” (1mm)
  
• Z Layer Height* - 0.005”, 0.007mm, 5 microns
  
• Build Material - ABS-M30plus (offered in a range of colors)
  
• Supported File Formats - STL
  
• Finish - semi-gloss
  
• Support - NaOH dissolvable support removed by staff

Schedule a 3D Print Service appointment for job order drop-off by contacting us by email or phone, and specify available dates with time frames per date.

At your appointment, please have your model file(s) on a thumbdrive as either .stl or .wrl (vrml2).

During your appointment you will work one-on-one with an LGS staff member to verify your model file(s) for printing, and determine the material assignments. If file corrections are required, those details will be reviewed with you so that you can make the necessary adjustments to your files. An additional appointment may be required for job order drop-off.

Once your model file(s) are verified for printing with material assignments chosen for your geometry, you will be given a quote for printing charges and your job order will be submitted into our production queue.  You will receive notice by e-mail when your parts are printed and through the required post-process cleaning steps. Payment is required in full at the time of job order pick-up. Please see details for payment terms.

It is important to consider part design for post-process cleaning success. Based on the geometry design, support removal for FDM parts can be difficult.

It is important to consider the orientation of printed parts ahead of printing to help minimize surface texture that has potential to affect critical areas of the prints. This includes down-facing surfaces or geometry that requires a specified mechanical tolerance. Surfaces under 1mm in thickness may break, particularly thin edges.

Prototyping is recommended for fit testing. Small sections of parts, including closures, hinges, threading and seating, should be tested for proof of concept, functionality and fit ahead of the larger and more expensive final print runs. 

$$ Money saver!

This printer is good for creating one-off prototypes quickly and cost-effectively. For job orders with multiple parts requiring precision consistency and repeatability, we recommend printing on our larger Fortus 450mc FDM printers. **Time saver!