Material extrusion is a 3D printing process where a filament of solid thermoplastic material is pushed through a heated nozzle, melting it in the process. The printer deposits the material on a build platform along a predetermined path, where the filament cools and solidifies to form a solid object.
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Also known as Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF).
Materials
Thermoplastic filament (PLA, ABS, PET, TPU).
Dimensional Accuracy
±0.5% (lower limit ±0.5 mm).
Applications of CFD:
Electrical housings
Form and fit testing
Jigs and fixtures
Investment casting patterns
Strengths
1. Best surface finish
2. Full color and multi-material available
1. Brittle, not suitable for mechanical parts
2. Higher cost than SLA/DLP for visual purposes
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