{"id":41125,"date":"2023-02-28T12:42:14","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T19:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/?p=41125"},"modified":"2024-03-21T11:40:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T18:40:00","slug":"3d-printing-request-work-on-the-neo450","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/2023\/02\/28\/3d-printing-request-work-on-the-neo450\/","title":{"rendered":"3D Printing: Why You Should Request Work on the Neo450"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you heard of the Stratasys Neo450? Likely not, that\u2019s why we wrote this article. Not many are aware of one of our newer in-house additions. The Neo450 is the latest in 3D printing for stereolithography technology. Faster, larger, and a dual spot beam, what\u2019s not to like? However, you may be wondering \u201cwhy should I switch over if I\u2019m already happy with the parts I receive?\u201d. Good question, let us properly introduce the Neo450 and help you decide if it\u2019s the right fit for your next project(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Stratasys Neo450 - Finished Build Platform Raising (sped up)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4gtoj0SO6XY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">3D Printing with SLA material, Somos WaterShed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s Best About the Neo450<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The Neo is up to 40% faster compared to older SLA systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dual spot beam achieves details without sacrificing speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The minimum feature size is 0.006\u201d in XY\/0.016\u201d in Z<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build volume is 17.7\u201d x 17.7\u201d x 15.75\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only does the Neo450 produce exceptional sidewall quality, but the build volume is 17.7\u201d x 17.7\u201d x 15.75\u201d. Our other clear SLA machine is limited to 10\u201dx10\u201dx10\u201d and even though the Neo is larger, it still prints at a faster speed, meaning quicker turnaround.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Material Spotlight: Somos WaterShed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Advantages of Somos WaterShed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Industrial standard in clear 3D printing for over a decade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong enough to withstand intense wind tunnel testing (perfect for automotive or aerospace)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ABS-like material properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PBT-like properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durable &amp; clear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smooth finish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water-resistant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are requesting Visijet Clear (now called Accura ClearVue) on our old SLA system, you should switch over to Somos WaterShed on the Neo450. Majority of cases we recommend the switch but, it\u2019s important to note that Accura ClearVue and Somos WaterShed are not the exact same. Somos WaterShed has excellent clarity but a more prominent blue hue compared to ClearVue. WaterShed also does not have as much impact strength. Other than that, they are comparable. Another important question people want to know is how this switch will affect the price.  It won&#8217;t. 3D printing with WaterShed on the Neo is the same as with Accura ClearVue on the old system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reminder: Although parts are \u201cclear\u201d, they are not perfectly clear \u2013 a clear coat can be added as additional post-processing to improve clarity.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Time vs Cost vs Part (size\/qty) Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, what most customers always want to know is \u201cHow much will this cost me and how long will it take?&#8221; Using the Somos WaterShed, we will provide you with a rough estimate of what time vs cost looks like using an example part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 Part with Somos WaterShed<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-part.webp 377w,https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-part-150x300.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-part.png\" height=\"752\" width=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-part.png 377w, https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-part-150x300.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" class=\"wp-image-41140 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Neo450 Build plate\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:285px;height:569px\"  > <\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1 Part on the Neo450<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Time: 2-3 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost per part: $75<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total Cost= $75<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 Parts with Somos WaterShed<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/10-parts.webp 536w,https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/10-parts-226x300.webp 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/10-parts.png\" height=\"713\" width=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/10-parts.png 536w, https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/10-parts-226x300.png 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" class=\"wp-image-41142 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Neo450 Build plate\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">10 Parts on the Neo450<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Time: 2-3 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost per Part: $60 each<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total Cost= $600 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">100 Parts with Somos WaterShed<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/100-parts.webp 984w,https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/100-parts-300x228.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/100-parts-768x583.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/100-parts.png\" height=\"747\" width=\"984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/100-parts.png 984w, https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/100-parts-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/100-parts-768x583.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\" class=\"wp-image-41141 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Neo450 Build plate\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:747px;height:566px\"  > <\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">100 Parts on the Neo450<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Time: 4-5 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost per part: $30 each<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total Cost=$3,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 Filled Platform with Somos WaterShed<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/full-platform-1024x536.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/full-platform-300x157.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/full-platform-768x402.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/full-platform.webp 1247w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/full-platform-1024x536.png\" height=\"536\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/full-platform-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/full-platform-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/full-platform-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.padtinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/full-platform.png 1247w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-41143 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Neo450 Build plate\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1 Filled Platform on the Neo450<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Time: 6-8 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost per Part: $26 each (289 parts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total Cost= $7,514<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As you have read, the Neo450 is an exceptional new machine with much to offer due to its size, speed, and resolution.  Plus, we are especially looking forward to expanding on our current SLA materials: Somos Evolve, Accura ClearVue, and Accura ABS Black. As always, not every project will need the same solution based on size, qty, features, etc. If you have any more questions about if the Neo450 is a great fit for your project, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:3dprint@padtinc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3dprint@padtinc.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Follow us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/padtinc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram&nbsp;<\/a>for more 3D Printing and 3D Scanning content!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Article by PADT MFG Department with a special thanks to Brad Palumbo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you heard of the Stratasys Neo450? Likely not, that\u2019s why we wrote this article. 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