Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a popular 3D printing process that uses a thermoplastic filament as the printing material. Your model is sliced into thin layers, and the FDM 3D printer starts building the object layer by layer. The printer heats the thermoplastic filament until it reaches a semi-liquid state, and then deposits it onto a build platform in a precise pattern based on the sliced layers. As each layer cools and solidifies, the printer moves up to the next layer, gradually building the object.
FDM offers versatility and affordability, making it suitable for various applications, including rapid prototyping, manufacturing parts, and creating functional prototypes.
Use Print My Part’s FDM 3D Printing services to access top notch machinery for your next project.
| Maximum Part Size | Tolerances | Layer Height | Infill Options | Standard Lead Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Industrial FDM |
406 x 355 x 406mm or (16 x 14 x 16in) |
± 0.25% with a lower limit: ± 0.25 mm (0.01 in) |
100-300μm |
10-100% |
From 2 business days |
|
Desktop FDM |
400 x 400 x 400mm (15.7in) |
± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.5 mm (0.0196 in) |
100-300μm |
20-90% |
From 4 Business days |
Print My Parts leverages Stratasys 3D Production systems to provide High Quality Parts for parts that need robust mechanical properties.
A quick and affordable way to prototype and validate your designs. Wide variety of materials with many different properties.
All FDM Prints will have visual layer lines and Z seems and be free of major print defects.
Desktop FDM Quality Standards:
Industrial FDM Quality Standards
| Type of Feature | Recommended Minimum |
|---|---|
|
Unsupported Overhang Angle |
60 Degrees |
|
Minimum Hole Diameter |
2.5mm (0.0984in) |
|
Minimum Wall Size |
1.0mm (0.0393in) |
|
Minimum Feature size (text, etc) |
2.5mm (0.0984in) |
Keep these values in mind for when you are designing specifically for the FDM process.
Please note: Large flat pieces may be subject to slight warping <1mm.
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