Stratasys F870 expands production-grade portfolio to accelerate factory-floor manufacturing of large tooling, fixtures and manufacturing aids at scale
Stratasys have announced the launch of its latest flagship Fortus industrial large-format additive manufacturing platform, the F870 FDM.
Designed for industrial manufacturers, automotive OEMs, and aerospace and defence production lines, the system looks to offer a solution for those looking to scale production.
Fast, tool-free print head replacement looks to minimise downtime, while offering three different options – fine-resolution tooling, carbon-fibre composite parts, or high-speed fixture production. Users can swap as needed on the same machine, utilising the F870’s build volume of 1000 x 610 x 610 mm with a fully heated chamber.
From Stratasys’ existing FDM materials range, users have the option of 9 materials at launch, including Nylon 12CF, ASA, ABS and a new FDM ABS Draft (Grey) – with the added bonus of sharing the same high-capacity 4,100 cm³ material spools as the F3300 machine, helping manage long builds and inventory management.
“The new platform is geared towards real manufacturing environments, delivering our leading industrial-scale capabilities with increased build capacity, combined with Stratasys’ proven materials and production reliability at a competitive price point,” said Stratasys chief business unit officer Rich Garrity.
The system has already been adopted by the likes of Toyota Production Engineering in Kentucky, USA, and Rivian Automotive in Michigan.
“We’ve already seen the value Stratasys additive manufacturing can deliver. The next challenge is expanding its use across more applications. The F870’s combination of build size, material performance and industrial features aligns with the kinds of manufacturing needs we’re looking to address,” commented Toyota additive manufacturing engineer Dallas Martin.
