Case Study: Daikin Applied achieves 93% cost savings and faster testing with Stratasys F770 3D printing

how Daikin Applied works with Stratasys technology to remain a world-leading provider of air conditioning and heating systems

Daikin Applied, a global leader in HVAC systems, faced a time-consuming test procedure because a chamber nozzle required a large closing clamp that engineers had designed but never manufactured—the cost to machine the aluminum part was prohibitive. To address this, Daikin Applied turned to Stratasys and its large-format F770 FDM 3D printing capability to produce the oversized clamp affordably.

Using the Stratasys F770, Daikin printed the clamp in ASA thermoplastic with a hexagram infill to achieve a strong, lightweight part. The Stratasys solution allowed the clamp to be produced in hours for about $500 versus $8,000 to machine, speeding the test process, enabling a permanent procedural change, and delivering a 93% cost savings.

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