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Our guide on using FDM 3d printing for maximum efficiency

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FDM is a popular additive manufacturing technology for 3D printing. It's used in an FDM printer to create a product layer by layer. The main advantage of FDM 3d printing is that it's relatively cheap compared to other 3D printing technologies. It makes it very attractive for small-scale production, prototyping, and education. We will explain what FDM is, how it works, and even introduce some of its benefits.

 

What is FDM 3D Printing?

 

The Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Process uses specialist 3D machines and production-grade thermosets to create parts. Such parts are robust, sturdy, and dimensionally solid with the highest precision and consistency of any 3d printer.

 

Scott Crump developed FDM Technology upwards of 20 years ago, and the company has been at the forefront of the 3d printers industry ever since.

 

How does FDM 3d printing work?

 

It works by laying down layers of melted plastic, which cools and solidifies before the next layer gets deposited on top of it. This process gets repeated until your object is complete! As a result, they can produce detailed geometries that meet most industrial design needs.

Benefits of FDM 3D Printing:

There are several benefits to FDM technology, and we have listed some of them here:

  • Cost Efficiency - FDM printers are best for large parts fast printing. Since there is no need for a complex build chamber, the cost of materials and maintenance is much lower than other 3D printing technologies such as SLA or SLS.

 

  • Speed - The process of Fused Deposition Modeling allows for printing at speeds up to 100mm per second (0.2mm layer height). This speed helps rapid prototyping, saving time and money on development cycles.

 

  • Accuracy - The accuracy of FDM printers depends on how well you can calibrate your printer and settings before starting your print job. 

Conclusion

We have reviewed the most popular FDM 3d printing materials on the market to provide you with information. This information is required to choose the material that will work best for your application. With these things in mind, you can ensure that your project will run without a hitch.

 


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