Visitors to
Smart Factory Expo, taking place 5 and 6 June 2024, at the NEC, Birmingham, as part of
Smart Manufacturing Week will see a
Laser Lines stand focusing on Stratasys systems, including the F370 FDM printer (pictured above) and the J35 Pro Polyjet printer (Stand L58).
Mark Tyrtania, sales director at Laser Lines, said: “Our expertise as the longest established supplier of 3-D printing and additive manufacturing (AM) systems in the UK, and a long history of working with Stratasys, means we can help customers choose the right solution for their application, whether that is a system for realistic prototyping, or the latest in manufacturing solutions for jigs, fixtures and industrial-grade parts.”
The Stratasys F370 FDM 3-D printer is considered ideal for demanding applications that require stronger, stiffer parts with greater impact resistance. It is perfect for applications such as prototyping, producing jigs and fixtures and short production runs. With two model material and two support material bays, the F370 can be left to run unattended for extended periods. This feature can be used to facilitate overnight, 3-D printing by installing matching spools in advance.
The perfect combination of class-leading performance and a generous build envelope of 355 x 254 x 355mm, the F370 is incredibly quiet and can be used with industry-leading FDM materials, including PLA, PC-ABS, ABS-CF10 Diran 410MF072, FDM TPU 92A and FDM Nylon-CF10. These materials help keep parts lightweight and are perfect for creating jigs and fixtures, which can be produced faster than when using traditional methods.
Meanwhile the desktop Stratasys J35 Pro Polyjet printer is designed for concept, visual and functional modelling. Designers can now have a 3-D printer which cost-effectively meets their verification and validation needs. The machine prints fully functional, flexible, full-texture parts, removing the need to outsource and the inherent risk of compromising confidentiality and intellectual property rights.
Designed for use in industries ranging from consumer electronics, automotive and aerospace to medical devices and education, the J35 offers unbeatable efficiency with its small footprint. The J35 Pro has multi-material capabilities including Elastico, a rubber-like material with superior 400% elongation at break. Elastico is ideal for over-moulding, soft grip, protective coverings and seal applications.
Designers can achieve excellent results by combining greyscale colour, transparency and texture through their choice of materials. In addition, the J35 Pro provides access to the GrabCAD suite of tools which is invaluable for streamlining the process, enabling users to make more accurate design decisions, increase design quality, and shorten time to market.
At the event, Laser Lines will have plenty of part samples available and its expert team will be on hand to share information on the many materials available, answer customer queries and to answer technical queries across the full spectrum of 3-D printing technologies it has available.