3D printing or additive manufacturing is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model. It can be done in a variety of processes in which material is deposited, joined or solidified under computer control, with material being added together, typically layer by layer.

The advantages of 3D printing are:

1. Low cost to produce prototypes and low volume production

2. Production models can be designed using 3D CAD software or using an electronic device connected to the computer (such as an electronic pen).

3. Models can be printed in different materials including steel, wood, plastic and others

3D printing encompasses several manufacturing technologies that build parts layer-by-layer. Each vary in the way they form plastic and metal parts and can differ in material selection, surface finish, durability, and manufacturing speed and cost.

There are several types of 3D printing, which include:

Stereolithography (SLA)

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

Digital Light Process (DLP)

Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)

PolyJet

Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

With so many options available today it’s hard to choose which process is best for your product development needs. Let’s first discuss how 3D printing fits within the product development cycle and then take a look at common types of 3D printing technologies and the advantages of each.

We accept these 3D Formats.

1. STL

2. STEP

3. OBJ

4. FBX

5. POLY

6. VRML

7. SKP

8. BLEND

9. 3DS

We accept these 2D formats.

1. dxf

2. dwg

3. svg

4. png

5. jpeg

For best output for engineering applications- Provide STEP/ Good quality STL file

For best output for non-Engineering applications -Provide STL

Our team will interact and get the best format required as well.

The TAT depends on various factor and cannot be quantified.

It depends on various factors starting from the Input.

1. STL /Drawing / concept.

2. technology.

3. quantity.

4. material availability.

5. Post processing requirements.

Please refer to our MDS catalog

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