Fused deposition modeling
(FDM) Printing Services
what is FDM 3D Printing Technology?
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a 3D printing technology that works by depositing melted plastic layer by layer to create a three-dimensional object.
In this process, a plastic filament is fed into a heated nozzle which melts the plastic and extrudes it through a small opening. The nozzle moves around, controlled by a computer, and deposits the melted plastic layer by layer until the desired object is formed.
As each layer cools and solidifies, it fuses with the previous layer, gradually building up the object. The final result is a physical 3D object that can be used for a wide range of applications, from prototyping to manufacturing.
FDM 3D printing technology is widely used due to its low cost, ease of use, and versatility, and is suitable for producing a variety of objects with different levels of complexity, sizes, and shapes.
How Does FDM 3D Printing Technology work?
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a type of 3D printing technology that uses thermoplastic materials to create objects layer by layer. The FDM process typically involves the following steps:
Designing the 3D model
The first step is to create or obtain a 3D model of the object you want to print. This can be done using computer-aided design (CAD) software or by downloading a pre-existing model from an online database.
Preparing the printer
The 3D printer needs to be loaded with the appropriate thermoplastic material (e.g. PLA or ABS) and the print bed needs to be leveled and heated to the correct temperature.
Printing the object
The FDM printing process begins by melting the thermoplastic material and extruding it through a nozzle. The nozzle moves along the X and Y axes of the print bed, depositing the melted material layer by layer to create the object. The Z-axis of the print bed is adjusted to move down after each layer is printed, allowing the next layer to be printed on top of it.
Finishing the object
Once the printing is complete, the object is removed from the print bed and any support structures (if used) are removed. The object may require additional finishing processes such as sanding or painting to achieve the desired appearance and smoothness.