Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Technology works with specialized 3D printers and production-grade thermoplastics to build strong, durable, and dimensionally stable parts with the best accuracy and repeatability of any 3D printing technology.

A typical FDM 3D printer uses polymer-based filament that is forced through a heated nozzle to melt the material and deposit it on the build platform in 2D layers. These layers combine while they are still hot to eventually form a three-dimensional part.

Materials

ABS

• Decent strength
• Good resilience to temperature
• Less resistant to warping

PLA

• Outstanding visual quality
• Low impact strength
• Simple to print

PETG

• Food safe
• Decent strength
• Easily printable

TPU

• Very flexible
• Difficult to print accurately

Nylon (PA)

• High strength
• Excellent wear and chemical resistance
• Low humidity resistance
   

Post-Processing for FDM 3D Printing

Several post-processing techniques, such as sanding and polishing, priming and painting, and vapor smoothing, can be used to finish FDM 3D printed objects to a high quality.

FDM Capabilities 

Design Guidelines for FDM

We manufacture your parts according to strict manufacturing standards. Verification of these requirements is included in our inspection report that is shipped with every order.

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