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    Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) : How Is The FDM Part Built?

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    Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is a rapid prototyping technique that builds 3D parts layer by layer from plastic materials like ABS plastic. The FDM process involves slicing a 3D digital model into cross-sectional layers and extruding thin roads of plastic to build each layer and bond it to the previous layer below. Able Prototype uses FDM to quickly create functional plastic prototypes, models, and molds for casting within hours at low cost.

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    Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is a rapid prototyping technique that builds 3D parts layer by layer from plastic materials like ABS plastic. The FDM process involves slicing a 3D digital model into cross-sectional layers and extruding thin roads of plastic to build each layer and bond it to the previous layer below. Able Prototype uses FDM to quickly create functional plastic prototypes, models, and molds for casting within hours at low cost.

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    Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is a rapid prototyping technique that builds 3D parts layer by layer from plastic materials like ABS plastic. The FDM process involves slicing a 3D digital model into cross-sectional layers and extruding thin roads of plastic to build each layer and bond it to the previous layer below. Able Prototype uses FDM to quickly create functional plastic prototypes, models, and molds for casting within hours at low cost.

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    Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

    Need a plastic functional part? A prototype or model? Thin walls? Need it now? Able Prototype can realize your dreams in
    a matter of hours.

    Using a technique know as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), a three dimensional part, in the form of scan data,
    topographic data, CAD files, or a computer-generated solid model, can be transformed into an actual physical part without
    the need for tooling.

    How is the FDM part built?


    Using the computer, the 3-D data is first sliced into cross-sectional planes. These planes
    are used by the rapid prototyping machine to build the part, layer-by-layer. The first
    layer of the part is bonded, by the FDM machine, to a platform via an extruded path
    defined by the shape of the first computer-slice area. The FDM platform retracts a
    preset distance after the first layer has been laid down. The new material is then extruded
    over the surface of the first layer and bonded to form the second layer. The process
    repeats until the part is complete.

    Advantages of FDM:
    By using inexpensive ABS material, typical FDM parts are safe, resistant to deformity, and extremely cost effective.
    Functional plastic parts can be used to solve many design problems. Because the FDM machine can fabricate parts by
    extruding the cross-sectional area, thin-walled pats can be fabricated over incredibly short times. the end result is a
    shortened product development cycle that reflects higher profits and lower processing costs. Able Prototype can produce
    FDM part with the following configurations:

    ABS-20!(ABS Plastic with road width of 0.020 inches)


    ABS-16!(ABS Plastic with road width of 0.016 inches)
    ABS-10!(ABS Plastic with road width of 0.010 inches)
    ABS-Thin-Wall!(ABS Plastic for thin-walled parts: less than 0.010 inches)

    What Does Able Prototype Use FDM For?


    1) ABS Models or Prototypes
    ABS is a common end-use thermoplastic material with considerable durability. This material is ideal for a variety of
    modeling and prototyping activities due to its stiffness and ease of finishing. ABS Materials Specifications:

    Tensile Strength!5,000 psi


    Tensile Modulus!360,000 psi
    Elongation!50.00%
    Flexural Strength!9,500 psi
    Rockwell Hardness!R105
    Vicat Softening Point 220 (v)
    Specific Gravity!1.05 g/cc

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    2) Rapid Molds and Tooling


    Able Prototype has demonstrated the use of rapid prototyping to rapidly create
    molds and tooling. These include:

    Molds for urethane parts: Applicable when up to 100 plastic parts or more are
    required. The material is excellent in the heat range for curing. Urethane parts
    are easily ejected from the ABS mold.
    Molds for injection molded parts: Molds can be prepared that are generally
    suitable for up to 100 plastic parts. ABS is easily machined for pins and
    clamps. The material exhibits excellent compressive strength.
    Core patterns and molds: ABS materials have a longer wear cycle than wood
    patterns. This material is suitable for the higher temperatures of sand casting.
    Excellent compressive strength and is easily machined.

    3) FDM for Form Fit Functions:


    Prototype your ideas accurately, inexpensively, and quickly via FDM. Don't loose support from your marketing group,
    customers, senior managers, or even tooling vendors because of poor design communication.

    Parts fabricated by FDM are an excellent way to communicate a design to other people who may not be able to visualize
    the actual part. FDM prototyped parts can be used to accelerate a variety of design situations such as reference checks, fits,
    draft evaluation, an snap-and-join constraints.

    To get more information about FDM Technology, pls go to Stratasys Inc. Homepage

    Go Back to Able Prototype Homepage

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