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Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) is a widely used technology and is ideal for large-scale printing, basic proof of concept models and simple prototyping. Our 3D printing service has one of the widest selections of materials on the market.
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Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) is an industrial 3D printing process that is ideal for manufacturing low-volume parts or prototypes. In FDM, wire-fed stock material is heated and extruded to build geometry layer-by-layer.
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | £££££ |
| Tolerance | ± 0.50 mm below 100mm / ± 0.60 % above 100mm |
| Minimum feature size | 0.8 mm |
| Lead time | 6 - 10 working days |
| Layer height | 100 to 200 µm |
| Outer perimeters | 3 |
| Nozzle diameter | 0.4 mm |
| Max X | 260 mm |
| Max Y | 260 mm |
| Max Z | 260 mm |
We manufacture your custom parts according to strict manufacturing standards and ensure all parts and processes adhere to the clear guidelines. A thorough verification of these requirements is included in our inspection report that we ship with every order.
Well-suited for large production runs, without effecting quality
Wide selection of materials suitable for any application including woods and metals co-polymers
FDM requires limited post-processing, most parts are ready to use straight from the machine
Some FDM materials are UV stable and are suitable for most outdoor applications long-term
Below is a list of our standard materials offered at our FDM 3D printing service. To instantly compare material prices, upload your parts to our online platform. To see material-specific tolerances please see here
Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) builds upon pre-determined geometry through wire fed plastic feed stock.
260 x 260 x 260 mm or 10 x 10 x 10 “
FDM is well-suited for basic proof-of-concept models and simple prototyping.
Parts with overhangs greater than 45 degrees will require support material. Our technicians will assess your parts and add this in automatically when programming your order.
We have a choice of Black, Grey and White colours for most materials, with some colour options available upon request. We also offer media blasting and professional spray painting services.
All of our FDM materials can be hand finished apart from TPU.
No – due to the cavities and porous surfaces, FDM printing isn’t recommended for any food-contact applications due to the high risk of bacteria growth.
You can specify when placing our order your desired orientation using our order messaging system, otherwise our technical team will automatically orientate your part for you.
To reduce your part costs there are a number of options available; reduce the quality, reduce the infill, scale down the part and reduce the part thickness.
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