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Diran 410MF07 Material Series Part Two: Machine Upgrade FAQs
By Pierre Hart on July 6, 2020
Stratasys has recently released Diran material for the Stratasys F370 3D printer; this material is a nylon-based thermoplastic with 7% mineral fill by weight. In the second of this three part series, we will discuss material application examples and upgrade FAQ’s. Read part one to…
Diran 410MF07 Material Series Part One: Material Characteristics and Properties
By Pierre Hart on April 14, 2020
Stratasys has recently released Diran 410MF07 material for the Stratasys 370 printer, this material is a nylon based thermoplastic with 7% mineral fill by weight. Additives like minerals or fibers (carbon fiber) are added to nylon to change its material properties and in some cases…
Procedures for shutting down your 3D printer to avoid costly damage
By Pierre Hart on March 27, 2020
Due to the current COVID-19 situation, there may be a need to shutdown your 3D printer for an undetermined amount of time. If this is the case, it is very important to follow the proper procedures for shutting down your 3D printer to avoid damage…
Upgrading Stratasys F123 3D Printers for FDM TPU 92A Material – Part 2
By Pierre Hart on March 2, 2019
Learn how to upgrade Stratasys F123 series of 3D printers with an upgrade kit so they are able to print the new FDM TPU 92A elastomer material. TPU is a thermoplastic polyurethane material that can be considered a bridge between rubber and plastic. Read part…
Upgrading Stratasys F123 3D Printers for FDM TPU 92A Material – Part 1
By Pierre Hart on February 24, 2019
Introducing a new material upgrade for the Stratasys F123 3D printer platform! Additive manufacturing continues to advance in the world of 3D printing. One of the newest elastomer material upgrades available for FDM printers is the FDM TPU 92A. What is TPU 92A? TPU stands…
3D Printing Tutorial: How to Embed and Print Parts with VeroClear Material
By Pierre Hart on January 13, 2018
VeroClear is a transparent material that simulates PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), commonly known as acrylic. Like PMMA, VeroClear material is used as an alternative to glass and is ideal for concept modeling and design verification of clear parts such as eye wear, light covers and medical…
Stratasys F123 Series: Printer Operation Issues & Fixes
By Pierre Hart on December 18, 2017
Stratasys has identified a few minor issues with the new F123 Series 3D Printers. Many of the issues have been resolved at the manufacturing level, but machines released before these issues were fixed may require a Field Change Order (FCO). Read the information below to…
3D Printing Material Spotlight: Stratasys FDM Nylon 12CF
By Pierre Hart on June 26, 2017
Stratasys recently released a new offering in it’s FDM Nylon material family. This new material is a carbon-filled thermoplastic called Nylon 12CF. To showcase some of the features of this great product, we have put together Nylon 12CF FAQ, features, usage tips and best practices information….
3D Printing Tech Tip: Clogged FDM extrusion tip – why it happens and how to fix it
By Pierre Hart on April 12, 2017
FDM extrusion tips can occasionally become clogged due to various issues. Continue reading to learn why this happens and how to fix a clogged FDM tip on your own 3D printer. Why Do Clogs Happens? The most common reasons for a clogged FDM tip are:…
3D Printing Material Spotlight: Stratasys FDM Nylon 12
By Pierre Hart on January 25, 2017
There has been recent interest in the Stratasys Nylon 12 3D Printing material. To showcase some of the features of this great product, we have put together Nylon 12 FAQ, usage tips and best practices information. Continue reading to learn more about this innovative material. What…
3D Printed Winter Wonderland: The Snowflake Challenge
By Pierre Hart on January 9, 2017
Last month for the company tree decorating ceremony the designers and architects at DIALOG DESIGN in Calgary, Alberta were given a challenge to create unique custom designed snowflakes – a Snowflake Challenge. The results were remarkable and resulted in a wide variety of spectacular designs….
Coring 3D printed parts to improve thermal stability & reduce material cost
By Pierre Hart on November 15, 2016
A critical aspect of designing an injection molded part is maintaining a constant wall thickness throughout the part. This eliminates issues such as sink, warping, shrink, voids and a whole host of other unpleasant issues. To create a constant wall thickness a process called coring…
Using Pogo Pins to Add Electrical Connectivity to Your 3D Printed Fixtures
By Pierre Hart on October 27, 2016
Do you require electrical contact functionality in your 3D printed test fixtures and parts? Consider using Pogo pins! Pogo pins are spring loaded probes that can be pressed into a hole to connect two PCB boards together or to allow electrical connection to any component with a…
Stratasys PolyJet Materials: Important recycling and disposal changes
By Pierre Hart on October 4, 2016
PolyJet photopolymers offer an astonishing level of detail and final-product realism that surpasses all other 3D printing technologies. With chameleon-like ability to simulate clear, flexible and rigid materials and engineering plastics – and even combine multiple material properties into one mode – your prototype could…