Fortus Material Options:
The Fortus systems, in particular the 400mc, offers the most versatile material options
A variety of materials for form, fit, function, concept modeling, feature detail, snap-fits, vacuum metallization, electroplating, and as a master for RTV molding, vacuum forming, and rapid manufacturing of end-use products.
Material |
ABS-M30 |
ABS-M30i |
ABSi |
PC-ABS |
PC |
PC-ISO |
ULTEM* 9085 | PPSF |
Layer Thickness |
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Support Structure |
Soluble | Soluble | Soluble | Soluble | BASS | BASS | BASS | BASS |
Available Colors |
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Natural | Natural Amber Red |
Black | White | White Natural |
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Tensile Strength2 |
5,200 psi |
5,200 psi |
5,400 psi |
5,900 psi |
9,800 psi |
8,265 psi (57 MPa) |
10,390 psi (72 MPa) |
8,000 psi |
Tensile Elongation2 |
4.0 % | 4.0 % | 4.4 % | 6.0 % | 4.8 % | 4.3 % | 5.9 % | 3.0 % |
Flexural Stress |
8,800 psi |
8,800 psi |
8,980 psi |
9,800 psi |
15,100 psi |
13,089 psi (90 MPa) |
16,700 psi (115 MPa) |
15,900 psi |
IZOD Impact, notched |
2.6 ft-lb/in |
2.6 ft-lb/in |
1.8 ft-lb/in |
3.7 ft-lb/in |
1.0 ft-lb/in |
1.6 ft-lb/in (86 J/m) |
2.0 ft-lb/in (106 J/m) |
1.1 ft-lb/in |
Heat Deflection |
204°F |
204°F |
188°F |
230°F |
280°F |
271°F (133°C) |
307°F (153°C) |
372°F |
Unique Properties |
Variety of color |
ISO 10993 |
Translucent material |
Highest impact |
Highest tensile |
ISO 10993 |
FST flame, smoke, toxicity) certified material |
Highest heat |