FDM printing involves extruding a melted plastic filament through a nozzle onto a build plate in 2 dimensional "slices", layer after layer to build up a 3 dimensional part.
Process Name
FDM
Applications
Rapid prototyping, low volume production of conventionally produced plastic parts, form-fit-feel parts
Advantages
Relatively inexpensive, quick turnaround, can create geometries that conventional manufacturing methods cannot
Limitations
Part strength is dependant on the direction that force is applied, supports can cause poor surface finish on the bottom of parts that may require post-processing
Specifications
Build Volume: 256x256x256 mm
Materials: PLA, ABS, PETG
