# Stratasys Fortus 450mc: specs, SimplyPrint compatibility and setup

> **Possible, not built yet**. The maker's software would allow it, but we haven't built it yet.

- By Stratasys
- Launched November 4, 2014
- Canonical page: https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/stratasys-fortus-450mc

## Stratasys Fortus 450mc at a glance

Stratasys's mid-size production FDM printer: a 406 x 355 x 406 mm heated build chamber and an open range of production thermoplastics, ULTEM and Antero included. It is built for jigs, fixtures, tooling and end-use parts.

- Build volume: 406 x 355 x 406 mm
- Enclosure: Fully enclosed
- Prints well: PLA, ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Carbon-fiber & glass-filled, High-temperature (PEI, PEEK, PEKK)
- Connectivity: Ethernet

## Connect the Stratasys Fortus 450mc to SimplyPrint

| Way of connecting | Status | What you need | Notes |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| The maker's cloud | Possible, not built yet |  | Prints through Stratasys's GrabCAD Print, and GrabCAD's SDK gives software vendors APIs to connect Stratasys FDM printers to their systems. SimplyPrint could build support on it, but it isn't built yet. ([Source](https://investors.stratasys.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/719/stratasys-brings-enterprise-software-connectivity-to-3d)) |
| SimplyPrint Client | Not compatible |  | Runs Stratasys's closed controller and takes jobs only through Stratasys's own software, such as GrabCAD Print. ([Source](https://www.stratasys.com/siteassets/3d-printers/printer-catalog/fdm-printers/fortus-450mc/br_fdm_fortus450mc_0526a.pdf)) |
| Klipper (Moonraker) | Not compatible |  | Runs Stratasys's closed controller and prints from Stratasys's own software; no Klipper or Moonraker is documented. ([Source](https://www.stratasys.com/siteassets/3d-printers/printer-catalog/fdm-printers/fortus-450mc/br_fdm_fortus450mc_0526a.pdf)) |
| OctoPrint (Directly, over USB) | Not compatible |  | Runs Stratasys's closed controller and takes jobs only through Stratasys's own software, such as GrabCAD Print; no OctoPrint or serial control is documented. ([Source](https://www.stratasys.com/siteassets/3d-printers/printer-catalog/fdm-printers/fortus-450mc/br_fdm_fortus450mc_0526a.pdf)) |

## What slicer to use for the Stratasys Fortus 450mc

None of the slicers in SimplyPrint's cloud can slice for the Stratasys Fortus 450mc that we know of: it doesn't take standard G-code. Use the slicer its maker recommends.

- [PrusaSlicer](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/prusaslicer): No profile for the Stratasys Fortus 450mc · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud
- [OrcaSlicer](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/orcaslicer): No profile for the Stratasys Fortus 450mc · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud
- [BambuStudio](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/bambustudio): No profile for the Stratasys Fortus 450mc · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud
- [ElegooSlicer](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/elegooslicer): No profile for the Stratasys Fortus 450mc · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud
- [CrealityPrint](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/crealityprint): No profile for the Stratasys Fortus 450mc · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud
- [Cura](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/cura): No profile for the Stratasys Fortus 450mc · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud
- [Kiri:Moto](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/kirimoto): No profile for the Stratasys Fortus 450mc · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud

We only list slicers you can use in the SimplyPrint cloud, so there may be others for the Stratasys Fortus 450mc.

## Stratasys Fortus 450mc specifications: bed size, print height and more

### Size

- Build volume: 406 x 355 x 406 mm
- Bed type: Rectangle
- Bed size: 406 x 355 mm
- Max print height: 406 mm

### Printing

- Enclosure: Fully enclosed
- Max extruder temperature: 405 °C
- Has heated bed: No
- Heated chamber: Yes
- Number of nozzles: 1
- Toolheads: 2
- Direct drive: No
- Probing tool / Auto Bed Leveling: No
- Filament width: 1.75 mm

### Connecting

- Connectivity: Ethernet
- Supports serial printing: No
- Shipped firmware: The maker's own

### Files and slicing

- Supported file formats: G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g)

### The printer

- Printer manufacturer / brand: Stratasys
- Printer model name: Fortus 450mc
- Launched: November 4, 2014
- Still made: Yes

[Read more by the manufacturer](https://www.stratasys.com/en/3d-printers/printer-catalog/fdm-printers/fortus-450mc/)

## What filament can the Stratasys Fortus 450mc print?

Filament compatibility for the Stratasys Fortus 450mc: the materials Stratasys lists for it.

| Filament | Suitability | Notes |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| PLA | Great | The easiest filament to print. Works on almost any printer; a heated bed helps adhesion but is not required. |
| PETG | With care | Marginal - PETG prefers a hotter bed (~70-80C) than this printer reaches. |
| TPU & flexibles | With care | Possible, but a Bowden extruder makes flexibles harder - print slowly and prefer firmer (higher-shore) TPU. |
| ABS & ASA | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. |
| Nylon (PA) | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. |
| Carbon-fiber & glass-filled | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. |
| High-temperature (PEI, PEEK, PEKK) | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. |

## When to choose the Stratasys Fortus 450mc

Choose it for high-performance materials in a mid-size envelope. The F900 has the same kind of materials in a much larger chamber; the F370 is the office-friendly choice for standard engineering plastics.

### Pros

- Prints ULTEM 1010 and 9085, Antero 800NA and 840CN03, Nylon 12CF, PC, ASA and ABS.
- +/- 0.127 mm accuracy, with a heated build chamber.
- OpenAM software lets you tune print parameters for a material (a separate licence).
- Stratasys says 92 percent of Fortus 450mc printers still produce parts ten years after installation.

### Cons

- Not supported by SimplyPrint yet: support could be built on GrabCAD's SDK.
- Runs Stratasys's closed controller with its own software, so there is no OctoPrint or Klipper route.
- Materials beyond Stratasys's own need the separately licensed OpenAM software.
- Needs three-phase power.

### Who it suits

- Schools: Not a good fit. An industrial production machine on three-phase power.
- Hobbyists: Not a good fit. Built for industrial production.
- Businesses: Great fit. Production tooling and end-use parts in high-performance materials.
- Print farms: Can work. GrabCAD Print queues jobs across Stratasys printers, but SimplyPrint cannot manage it today.

## Printers like the Stratasys Fortus 450mc that work with SimplyPrint

- [Creality K2 Plus Combo](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/creality-k2-plus-combo): Compatible, 350 x 350 x 350 mm, Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC)
- [FLSUN S1](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/flsun-s1): Compatible, 320 x 320 x 430 mm, Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC)
- [Vivedino Troodon 2.0](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/vivedino-troodon-2-0): Compatible, 350 x 350 x 320 mm, Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC)
- [Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/anycubic-kobra-s1-max-combo): Compatible, 350 x 350 x 350 mm, Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC)

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Stratasys Fortus 450mc compatible with SimplyPrint?

Not yet. The maker's software would allow SimplyPrint to connect to the Stratasys Fortus 450mc, but we haven't built it.

### What slicer should I use for the Stratasys Fortus 450mc?

None of the slicers in SimplyPrint's cloud can slice for the Stratasys Fortus 450mc that we know of: it doesn't take standard G-code. Use the slicer its maker recommends.

### What filament can the Stratasys Fortus 450mc print?

Stratasys lists ABS & ASA, Polycarbonate (PC), Nylon (PA), Carbon-fiber & glass-filled and High-temperature (PEI, PEEK, PEKK) for the Fortus 450mc.

### What is the Stratasys Fortus 450mc's bed size and build volume?

The Stratasys Fortus 450mc has a 406 x 355 mm print bed and prints up to 406 mm tall, a build volume of about 406 x 355 x 406 mm. See the full specifications table above for bed type, temperatures and more.

### When did the Stratasys Fortus 450mc come out?

Stratasys launched the Fortus 450mc on November 4, 2014.

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