Fused Deposition Modeling

Generally speaking, fdm fused deposition, fused deposition modeling, uses high temperature to melt the material into a liquid state, extrude it through the print head and solidify it, and finally arrange it in three-dimensional space to form a three-dimensional object. As a reputable fdm additive manufacturing company, good at rapid prototyping fdm, Zhongde provides professional fused deposition modeling 3d printing for customers around the world.  

 

Guideline of Fused Deposition Modeling

Size of Fused Deposition Modeling

 

Below table shows the size of Fused Deposition Modeling parts we usually make. If you need a larger size, we can also help you achieve it.

 

Name	Description
Requirement	Specification
Maximum build size	500 x 500 x 500 mm (19.68'' x 19.68'' x 19.68'')*
Standard lead time	4 business days
Dimensional accuracy	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.5 mm (0.0196'')
Layer height	100-300 μm
Infill	20-100%

 

*The maximum build size for Carbon-filled Nylon (Onyx) is 320 mm x 132 mm x 154 mm

 

Available Material of Fused Deposition Modeling

 

In addition to the general materials listed below, Zhongde can also modify the materials according to the special needs of customers. Our professional engineers will adjust the raw material formula to meet the unique conditions of use.

 

Group	Type
PLA	Standard, Woodfill, Metalfill
Nylon	Nylon 11, Nylon 12, Markforged Onyx, PA 6 Stratasys
PETG	Standard PETG
PEI	ULTEM 9085, ULTEM 1010
ASA	Standard ASA
ABS	Standard ABS, ABS M30, ABSplus
TPU	Standard TPU with shore hardness 85A - 95A

 

Design Guidelines for Fused Deposition Modeling

 

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

 

Feature	Recommended size
Unsupported walls	0.8 mm (0.0315'')
Supported walls	0.8 mm (0.0315'')
Minimum feature size	2.0 mm (0.00787'')
Minimum hole diameter	2.0 mm (0.00787'')

 

Zhongde is a professional injection molding supplier. We provide fdm manufacturing, rapid prototyping fdm, fused deposition manufacturing, etc. Want to know more? Contact us.