fdm 3d printing
Unleash the power of large-scale additive manufacturing with our FDM 3D printing services. With over 100 FDM printers in our Newark facility, we produce thousands of parts with unmatched speed and precision. Whether you need rapid prototypes or production-grade parts, our FDM printing empowers you to bring your ideas to life.
Our expert team collaborates with you to understand your requirements, optimizing the process to ensure your parts meet the highest quality standards. Explore a wide range of thermoplastic materials, including PLA, ABS, and engineering-grade filaments, to achieve specific properties. From architectural models to experiential marketing displays and consumer products, our FDM 3D printing delivers reliable, high-quality results in a variety of applications.
FDM Printing Materials
Selecting the right material can make a world of difference when starting a design or manufacturing project. At Tangible Creative, we offer a wide selection of of thermoplastic filaments to meet your specific needs.
Our expert team can guide you through the material selection process, ensuring that you choose the optimal filament for your design’s requirements. Contact us today to find the perfect material for your project.
The FDM Printing Process
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is like drawing in three dimensions. Imagine a robotic arm with a heated nozzle carefully extruding a thin stream of molten plastic. This plastic, known as filament, is precisely laid down layer by layer following the contours of your digital design. As the molten plastic cools and solidifies, it bonds with the layer beneath it, gradually building your 3D object.
Think of it as a high-tech hot glue gun, but with incredible precision and control. The printer heats thermoplastic filament to its melting point, then extrudes it through the nozzle. The printer’s movements are guided by your 3D model, ensuring that each layer is perfectly placed to create the desired shape. As the layers accumulate, your designs take form, turning your ideas into tangible objects.
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Design Consultation with Specialized 3D Printing Engineer
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Quoting Based on Complexity, Filament Type, Lead Time
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Pre-production: 3D Modeling, Slicing, Print Optimization
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Production Using Best-in-Class FDM Printers
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Post-production: Removing Supports, Sanding, Assembly
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Quality Control, Packaging, and Shipping
Pros
FDM 3D printing offers a compelling combination of affordability and versatility. It is a cost-effective solution for producing prototypes and end-use parts, even for high-volume production applications. FDM boasts a wide range of available materials, from everyday thermoplastics like PLA and ABS to specialized engineering-grade filaments with high strength and heat resistance. For those seeking a reliable and versatile additive manufacturing solution, FDM is an excellent choice.
COns
Without significant post-processing, FDM typically produces parts at a lower resolution and with a surface finish that is less smooth than other additive manufacturing methods. Additionally, FDM printing may require support structures for complex geometries, which must be removed in post-processing, potentially leaving minor imperfections. Despite these small limitations, FDM is an invaluable tool in prototyping and production applications.
Other 3D Printing Services
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