FDM is an additive manufacturing process also known as 3D printing.
This contrasts with subtractive manufacturing like machining, which removes material to produce an object.
FDM’s additive nature and soluble support material simplify the creation of parts with complex geometries and internal cavities. FDM technology is clean and office-friendly, thanks to production grade materials that are mechanically and environmentally stable. FDM thermoplastics also deliver the necessary properties for applications that demand precise tolerances, durability, and stability in different environments. They include many of the same thermoplastics used in traditional manufacturing processes like injection molding.
Benefits of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Technology
Stratasys FDM technology offers valuable efficiencies over conventional manufacturing methods, letting you cut production costs while benefitting from shorter lead times for quicker market entry. FDM’s broad material portfolio addresses a wide spectrum of applications, from functional prototyping to end-use parts.
Advantages of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM 3D Printing)
FDM technology is trusted for its precision, reliability and repeatability. With printers that are at home in an office, to industrial-grade platforms for the factory floor, it is one of the easiest 3D printing technologies to learn and operate. Material diversity opens your application space with capabilities bridging engineering-grade plastics to high-performance polymers.
