In general, printing of metals falls into two material formats: building models by fusing metal powders or by the use of metal filaments (wire). The “liquid” origin materials are less common but are still bonded-powder based. While the development has been fast, metal 3D printers are expen...
SLA resin 3D printers have become vastly popular for their ability to produce high-accuracy, isotropic, and watertight prototypes and parts in a range of advanced materials with fine features and smooth surface finish. SLA resin formulations offer a wide range of optical, mechanical, and thermal p...
To simplify the process of finding the material best suited for a given part or product, let’s first look at the main types of plastics and the different 3D printing processes. Types of Plastic Materials There are the two main types of plastics: Thermoplastics are the most commonly used ...
The concept of 3D Printing was laid out by David E.H. Jones in 1974. However, methods and materials for fabricating models weren’t developed until the early 1980s. The term ‘3D printing’ covers various methods and technologies used to create parts and products using different materials. Th...
The wide range of materials used in 3D printing is one of the technology's greatest strengths. Starter materials PLA Derived from organic, renewable resources and easy to print with, PLA is the go-to beginner’s filament. PLA also has great visual properties, making it the most popular 3D...
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3D printing is also perfectly suited to the creation of complex, bespoke items, making it ideal forrapid prototyping. Contents TWI What Materials can be used in 3D Printing? There are a variety of 3D printing materials, includingthermoplasticssuch as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS),metals(inc...
The Ultra LEVEL Bowden Carriage is a specialized component used in 3D printers that incorporates a Bowden extruder setup. It is designed to provide precise and reliable filament feeding, resulting in higher quality prints. Here are some key features of the Ultra LEVEL Bowden Carriage: 1. Sturdy ...
the process where a heat source is utilized to fuse metal particles one layer at a time. Both make objects in a way similar to SLS. The main difference being these technologies are used in the production of metal parts instead of plastic. Typical materials used are metal powder, aluminum, ...
常见的金属材料包括不锈钢、铝合金、钛合金等。金属3D打印不仅能够生产出复杂结构的零部件,还能大大缩短制造周期,尤其在航空航天、汽车以及医疗行业中应用广泛。对于高要求的工业级应用,Stratasys的金属打印技术能够提供精密的打印效果,满足严苛的工程需求。 4. 复合材料(Composite Materials)...