About The Fortus 380Mc & 450Mc; Components; 380Mc Highlights; How To Use This Guide - Stratasys Fortus K5 Series Site Preparation Manual

ABOUT THE FORTUS 380MC & 450MC
The 380mc and 450mc printers incorporate the latest in innovative technologies to provide you with
precise prototypes from a CAD design. Stratasys' Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology provides
prototype parts, including internal features, that can be used to field-test form, fit, and function. Direct Digital
Manufacturing (DDM) allows for the creation of customized end-use parts straight from 3D CAD data. The
380mc/450mc features a servo/belt driven XY gantry with multiple high temperature modeling material
capability.

COMPONENTS

• The 380mc or 450mc Printer (depending on model purchased)
• Material Package(s)
Welcome Kit (containing your user documentation, software CDs, common tools for maintaining
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the printer, and a variety of replacement parts)
• A Computer Workstation (not sold by Stratasys)

380MC HIGHLIGHTS

• Maximum build area of 14 x 12 x 12 inch (356 x 305 x 305 mm)
• Material Canister Bays: 1 model, 1 support
• Touchscreen Graphical User Interface
450MC HIGHLIGHTS
• Maximum build area of 16 x 14 x 16 inch (406 x 356 x 406 mm)
• Material Canister Bays: 2 model, 2 support
• Touchscreen Graphical User Interface

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

This guide provides information for selecting an appropriate location for the Fortus 380mc/450mc. Instructions
and specifications pertain to both the 380mc and 450mc model, unless otherwise stated. This guide also
provides instructions for unpacking and preliminary set-up. Information of particular importance is presented in
one of three formats:
Warning: A WARNING indicates a procedure that may cause injury to an operator if
the procedure is not followed.
A WARNING will precede the paragraph of instruction to which it relates.
Caution: A CAUTION indicates a procedure that may cause damage to equipment
if the procedure is not followed.
A CAUTION will precede the paragraph of instruction to which it relates.
Note: A NOTE is used to highlight a specific point or to provide an operational tip.
While useful, a NOTE does not indicate a procedure that can cause injury or
damage if it is not followed.
A NOTE will follow the paragraph of instruction to which it relates.
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