FDM - Fusion Deposition Modeling
Tags: 3d printing, stl
Similarly to what I’m doing to software, I’m going to build a list of various fabrication techniques on this blog. The first one I’m focusing on is FDM, or Fusion Deposition Modeling. Usually my explanation is, “it’s a machine that deposits abs plastic and then fuses it as the bed on which it is printing moves down.” I know defining things with the same words is kind of lame, but, in this case, I think it makes it a bit clearer. Also, we have one of these machines at work. For the most part, the resolution on the machine we have is pretty good. One of the draw backs, however, is the speed. The machine prints at a decent speed, but for complex part you have to soak them in a solvent to dissolve the support material.
This post is a work in progress so please feel free to post comments.
Technology : FDM Fusion Deposition Modeling
Materials : ABS Plastic
Resolution : Since it varies based on the machine I will write very general specs and if i get specific i will site the machine
Speed : Machine dependent - That being said, the machine at our office does about an inch every 2 - 3 hours.
Support Material : Break away and Water Soluable
In this you video from Stratasys you will get a sense of what the machine outputs:
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Just want to share some projects I have work on for a while using various fabrication tools. Please check out http://mathmorph.com
Stratasys is a popular choice. I use their Titan machine with ABS material. But there are many other companies in the print business now. I saw some really powerful machine in this year SIGGRAPH conference.
Следите за пульсом блогосферы на Яндекс-Блоги? Оказывается скоро Татьянин день.
Hello Professor,
I’ve just read your comments on the design reform website (Aug’11th 2009)Bolson can reduce your material costs by approx’40% and recycle your chips as well with discounts from purchase price for each one.If you’re interested please let us know.
Best Regards,
John Heenan
Bolson Materials E.U.
Ph# +44(0)113-815-0032.
bolsoneu@bolsonmaterials.com
John
Your leaving three things out of your sales pitch.
1- the bolson material(abs and ABS max) is inferior to the original ABS or ABS plus.
2-the cost of Bolson material is the same as re-spooling the Fortus material
3-using the Bolson material in your machine will void the warranty or maintenance contract. Stratasys can tell if you have ever used a cloned cartridge.
What your selling is worth $10/lbs, not $82/lbs