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Printing Plastic Skull

FMD 3D Printing 

FDM 3D printing is a “material extrusion” 3D printing process. A spool feeds thermoplastic filament through an extruder that heats, melts, and extrudes the plastic through a thin nozzle. Filaments are available in 1.75 mm or 2.85 mm diameter, and standard nozzles have a diameter of 0.4 mm. 

The extruder and nozzle form the print head, which moves along the build plate to draw every layer, one after the other. It follows a set of instructions from a specific file – generally in GCODE format – which, in simple terms, contains a sliced version of a 3D model.

Each “slice” corresponds to a unique layer. The taller the object, the more slices there will be– amounting to longer printing times. A vast majority of 3D printers offer a standard layer thickness of 0.1 mm. As the print head deposits the filament, the plastic melts onto the previous layer and then hardens with the help of cooling fans mounted on the print head and/or inside the build chamber.

 We offer FMD 3D printing services in a variety of colors and types of filament. Two of the most popular materials are: PLA and PETG.
With these materials, the possibilities for fast prototyping are endless. PLA, is a biodegradable and easy-to-print thermoplastic, it offers excellent print quality and is ideal for creating concept models, architectural designs, and artistic pieces. PETG, on the other hand, provides enhanced durability and flexibility, making it perfect for functional prototypes, mechanical parts, and even prosthetics. There are many other types filament such as ABS, TPU, as well as a variety of colors to choose from which we can also provide upon request.

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