Solidscape, Inc., a subsidiary of Stratasys, Ltd., has launched the S500 3D printer. Designed to produce accurate, directly castable wax patterns, the S500 high precision 3D printer, along with new castable material, Midas, and dissolvable support material, Melt-I, aims to shorten production time and eliminate the need for expensive tooling.
The S500 can be used by industrial casting manufacturers who produce high precision complex parts where dimensional accuracy and superior external and internal surface finishes are critical.
Along with the printer, Midas is designed to provide a clean burnout with no thermal expansion and is ideal for metal casting, including stainless steel, nickel and various alloys. Melt-I, the non-toxic, dissolvable support reduces stress points on shapes with thin walls and delicate details, enabling manufacturers to produce parts with intricate or complex geometries with confidence.