Building a Future with 3D Printing
Introduction The future of manufacturing is here and it’s called 3D printing. But how does it actually work? Additive manufacturing, one of the major strengths of 3D printing, has opened up a plethora of possibilities to create complex geometries and structures that were otherwise difficult to achieve with traditional manufacturing techniques. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is undoubtedly the most commonly used printing process and is the backbone of 3D printing. At its core, it’s all about melting a thermoplastic material and extrusion of the same through a small nozzle, layer by layer to build up a final object. Picture FDM like a high-tech glue gun, that can create beautiful complex structures. Nozzles: A vital component in achieving impeccable 3D prints. The nozzle is an essential element of this FDM printing process, that impacts both the quality and precision of the print. With different sizes and materials, choosing the right nozzle becomes important. Nozzles with s...