FDM 3D Printing Services

Source high-performing parts for rapid prototyping and low-volume industrial production with FDM 3D printing.

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What is FDM 3D Prining?

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing revolutionizes manufacturing by employing precise layer-by-layer extrusion of thermoplastics to craft tailor-made components. FDM proves versatile, catering to initial and functional prototyping, as well as low-volume production across an array of robust plastic materials. Recognized for its affordability, FDM extends beyond small-scale manufacturing, offering accessibility to an assortment of thermoplastics, including PLA and PETG, with a commendable dimensional accuracy of ±0.5% and a minimum limit of ±0.5 mm.

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FDM 3D Printing Materials

PLA

Black,white.Environment friendly materials.

PETG

Black,white.Good shock resistance and flexibility.

ABS

Blue,white. Engineering plastic, strong.

FDM Infill Options

For prototyping with FDM, customization thrives with infill options of 20%, 30%, 40%, 60%, and 80%.

FDM 3D Printing Finishes

FDM constructs parts with temporary support materials, facilitating their removal during post-processing, though fine layer lines remain on part surfaces.

FDM 3D Printing Tolerance

	Maximum build size	Standard lead time	Dimensional accuracy	Layer height	Infill
Prototyping FDM	500 x 500 x 500 mm	From 2 business days	±0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.5 mm	100-300 μm	20-80%

FDM 3D Printing Guidelines

The table below summarizes the recommended and technically feasible values for the most common features encountered in FDM 3D printed parts.

Browse FDM 3d printing guidelines

Feature

Recommended Size

Unsupported Walls

0.8 mm

Supported Walls

0.8 mm

Minimum Feature Size

2.0 mm

Minimum Hole Size

2.0 mm

FDM 3D Printing Advantages And Drawbacks

Advantages

• FDM ranks as the most cost-effective avenue for crafting custom thermoplastic prototypes and parts.

• Impressively brief lead times, typically spanning just a few days.

• A diverse material selection caters to both prototyping and industrial applications.

Drawbacks

• FDM’s suitability diminishes for intricately detailed parts due to its lower resolution.

• Post-processing becomes essential to achieve a polished finish, as FDM parts may exhibit visible layer lines.

• Inherent anisotropy characterizes FDM parts, owing to the layer adhesion mechanism.

FDM 3D Printing Application

Concept Models

The speed and versatility of FDM lets engineers create physical snapshots of their designs.

Rapid Prototyping

An FDM machine can be used to create durable prototypes that withstand thermal, chemical, and mechanical stress.

Direct Digital Manufacturing

High-performance materials make FDM ideal for producing jigs, fixtures, and production tooling.

3D Printing Technologies Comparision

	Materials	Dimensional accuracy	Strengths	Build Volume	Layer Thickness	Min. Feature Size
FDM	3	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.5 mm	Low cost, wide range of materials	500 x 500 x 500 mm	100-300μm	2.0 mm
SLA	3	± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.127 mm	Smooth surface finish, fine feature details, big print area	500 x 500 x 500 mm	50-100μm	0.2 mm
SLS	2	± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm	Design flexibility, supports not required	395 x 500 x 395 mm	100μm	0.5 mm
MJF	3	± 0.3% with a lower limit on ± 0.3	Design flexibility, supports not required	380 x 285 x 380 mm	80μm	0.5 mm
SLM	5	± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.127 mm	Metal parts	320x320x400mm	200μm	1 mm

3D Printing Technologies

Stereolithography (SLA)

A high resolution, production grade technology.

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

Ideal for functional testing, low to mid volumes.

Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)