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3D Printing Technologies

Laser Powder Bed Fusion – SLS | DMLS

by Bradley Schmidt

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Powder Bed Fusion technologies use a thermal source (e.g. a laser) to cause fusion between powder particles. Most Powder Bed Fusion technologies use mechanisms for applying and smoothing powder as a part is constructed, resulting in the final component being covered in powder. TL;DR Powder Bed Fusion Technologies SLS – Selective Laser Sintering SLS Industry […]

VAT Polymerization — SLA | DLP

by Bradley Schmidt

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According to U.S. Patent 4,575,330 (“Apparatus for Production of Three-Dimensional Objects by Stereolithography”) — Stereolithography (SLA or SL; also known as stereolithography apparatus, optical fabrication, photo-solidification, or resin printing) is a form of 3D printing technology used for creating models, prototypes, patterns, and production parts in a layer by layer fashion using photochemical processes by […]

Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)

by Bradley Schmidt

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The most common extrusion technology is Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF). It is more commonly known as Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), a term trademarked by Stratasys. TL;DR FFF Printer Characteristics Common Problems with FFF Printing Dimensional Accuracy Materials Benefits & Limitations Material extrusion 3D printing pushes a string of solid thermoplastic material (also known as filament) […]

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