FDM

Fused Deposition Modeling

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM):

  1. Principle of Operation: FDM is one of the most common 3D printing technologies. In this process, thermoplastic material (such as PLA, PC, PETG) is melted into a filament and then extruded through a print head onto the print bed layer by layer, creating the desired object.
  2. Advantages: 
    • Wide range of materials available, including strong and flexible materials. 
    • Well-suited for prototyping and printing functional parts.
  3. Disadvantages: 
    • Lower print quality compared to some other technologies. 
    • Visible layer lines may require post-processing. 
    • Printing detailed and complex geometries can be challenging.