Salient_Characteristics_Fortus_400mc_-_RevA.doc

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR REQUISITION N62306-5211-9B15

Stratasys Fortus 400mc 3D Printer

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR REQUISITION N62306-5211-9B15

Stratasys Fortus 400mc 3D Printer

Prepared by Lonny J. Orth

Ocean Sensors Branch, Code N912

1.0 Background

Requisition N62306-5211-9B15 is for the purchase of a second production-level ABS plastic 3D printer.

It is required to purchase the same model and series of printer that NAVOCEANO already operates - a Stratasys Fortus 400mc Large Envelope. This would allow both machines to use the same consumables, operate using the existing software suite and facility requirements, and lastly, require no additional training to operate.

2.0 Salient Characteristics

· System shall be a brand/model name “Stratasys Fortus 400mc” or equivalent.

· System must be capable of printing using the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) method.

· System must be capable of printing parts using ABS-based thermoplastics.

· System must have an minimum effective build envelope of 16” x 14” x 16”.

· System must have the capability to print in layer resolutions of 0.005”, 0.007”, 0.01”, and 0.013”.

· System must have two model material bays and two support material bays with automatic material changeover capability for both.

· System must have a supplied transformer capable of converting an input voltage of 480V 3-phase (Stratasys P/N 600-00400 or equivalent).

· System must have an inlet for use of shop-supplied compressed air.

· System must have the ability to utilize “Fortus Classic” (31X-XXXXX Model Number) 92 cubic inch capacity model and support material canisters.

· System must have an RJ-45 Ethernet connector for network interface.

· System must interface to Stratasys Insight & Control Center software.

· System must be warrantied by a one year comprehensive service contract.

· Vendor shall provide on-site installation and operational verification.

3.0 Period of Performance

Receipt of deliverables and installation of the new system shall be performed NLT 28 September 2015.