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There are a variety of important factors to consider when considering additive manufacturing. The five fundamental elements listed below must be considered to ensure the product you create is constructed in a balanced manner. The harmony between size, resolution as well as thickness, orientation and the choice of material will ensure the purpose and the appearance of your product. SIZE One aspect to think about when making your creation is its size. Every technology has its own unique design. Some are bigger than others. Check here to find out special info about 3d printer under 100. The FDM machine is able to reach the biggest dimensions, 16 "x 14" x 16". You can have your parts cut to a bigger dimension prior to their fabrication and then glued together with a professional. Your pieces' size will impact the time it takes to fabricate them. Larger parts are more difficult to fabricate and will require more materials. This can lead to higher costs. THE RESOLUTION Resolution is the thickness of each layer being utilized in additive manufacturing. Depending on the process employed to create the piece the thinner layer can minimize ridges or imperfections. High resolution provides better quality surfaces and smoother faces before post-processing. The less layers there are will be, the clearer the details, and the longer the manufacturing time. SLA (Stereolitography), which can have a layer with a thickness of up to 25 microns (0.025mm) is the ideal option for objects with high resolution. SLS technology provides very good resolution, i.e. 100 microns (0.1mm). The usual FDM layer thickness is 250 microns (0.25mm) and we also provide high-resolution (0.175mm). You can print with a lower resolution (330 microns or 0.330mm). This is a good option for larger more aesthetically pleasing objects manufactured in a short time and with a less cost. WALL THICKNESS The thickness of the component's walls is an essential aspect of the design that ensures the stability, precision and tolerability in an additive-produced part. A thinner wall thickness will reduce the build time. However, too thick components may have less precise characteristics and may be more fragile. Thin parts built with SLS tend to warp due to the the manufacturing process. SLS parts are exposed to extreme temperatures as well as the mass of the powder is a factor during production. SLS material will shrink as it cools down or solidifies. With a thickness of between 1mm and 3mm, the geometric stability is much more easily achieved. It's still possible to achieve a minimum thickness of 0.4mm. However, this is more risky. FDM is an example of a substance with a minimum thickness that is 1.6mm THE ORIENTATION The orientation of an object in 3D printing is determined by its position on the printer's platform. It could be positioned in an angle, laid flat, or even placed vertically. The quality of the final component fabrication process is affected by the orientation. This is especially true with regard to the tolerance to error and geometric dimensions. The amount of energy utilized and the amount of support structures needed are directly affected. These factors all affect the total price of the piece. Depending on the type of technology employed, orientation may vary. FDM prints are characterized by a strong elastic force in the X-Y directions, but they are less elastic in the Z direction because of how the layers were printed. Poor preparation at this level could result in the lines between each layer apparent, which can affect the appearance of your parts. Certain orientations work better for curving shapes. In some instances, the most effective orientations are when they extend over the surface, which requires more support. If you do not state any other details, we will make sure that your items are put in a position which maximizes their durability and quality of surface. CHOICE OF MATERIAL Depending on the technique you choose depending on the method you choose, there are various materials to chose for your 3D print. The constraints of your component will dictate the materials you choose. If your component must meet particular resistances, it is essential to be careful in the choice of materials. If the component will be exposed to extremely high temperatures or chemical solvents, you should consider ULTEM (in FDM tech). If you need it to be resistant to impacts, polycarbonate will be the best choice. SLA technology also offers intriguing resins that can be used in a variety of applications. If you want a material with properties that are similar to rubber, consider a the flexible resin. Castable wax resin can be found if you are looking to make a lost-wax casting. In contrast for those who just need to keep the object available for usage, ABS (FDM), Nylon (SLS) and acrylic resin (SLA) can complete the job well and for a reasonable price. DESIGN BALANCE You can create a 3D printed part that functions by taking into consideration the size of the part, its resolution, thickness, and orientation.
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